Panel Discussion: Ahmedabad’s innovation edge: Where science meets scale

Panellists in this video:
♦ Mr Naresh Kumar Gaur, Consultant, Pharma Manufacturing Operations (MODERATOR)
♦ Dr Madhusudhan Bommagani, President – FR&D, Cadila Pharmaceuticals
♦ Dr Mukesh Patel, MD, QualiHeal Pharmaceuticals
♦ Ms Anshu Rathore, AVP-Pharma & Regulatory, Molkem Labs
♦ Mr Gopal Thakur, Sr Manager, Immacule Life Sciences
♦ Mr Abhikumar Turakhiya, Sr GM and Head – Formulation R&D, Avance Research
♦ Dr Kashyap Nagariya, Assistant Division Head, Otsuka Pharmaceutical India

Key Highlights:
[1] Ahmedabad’s growing pharma ecosystem is supported by a large pool of skilled talent from pharmacy universities and colleges across the city and Gujarat.

[2] The availability of local technical and digital support, including software, automation and equipment expertise, gives Ahmedabad an advantage for pharma manufacturing and R&D.

[3] Ahmedabad is seeing a growing presence of CMOs and CDMOs, creating opportunities for technology transfer, cost efficiencies and faster market access.

[4] Gujarat’s government-backed skill-development initiatives are helping strengthen the talent pipeline for the pharmaceutical industry.

[5] Ahmedabad’s pharma industry needs to move beyond conventional generics towards complex products, biologics and other value-added offerings.

[6] The city’s strong manufacturing base and business acumen can be leveraged to build a stronger position in pharma innovation and product development.

[7] Greater commitment to quality, alongside Ahmedabad’s existing manufacturing strength, will be critical to strengthening its position as a global pharma hub.