Panel Discussion: Building a high-value pharma destination: Making Chandigarh–Baddi investor-ready
Chandigarh Pharma Summit 2025 | 6th August 2025 | Taj Chandigarh
Panellists in this video:
+ Dr Govind S Pandey, CEO & MD, Gamp Technologies (MODERATOR)
+ Mr Jawaid Imam, Sr VP, Aristo Pharmaceuticals
+ Mr Shivaji Chakraborty, Head – Packaging Development, Fresenius Kabi Oncology
+ Ms Suman Sharma, Head-Quality, Indchemie Health Specialities
+ Dr Saurabh Pandey, Cluster Head-R&D & Manufacturing, Sun Pharma
+ Mr Sharad Bansode, GM, Nectar Lifesciences
+ Dr Sujeet Shrivastava, Head – GM – Analytical Research & Development, Synthimed Labs
+ Dr Ashok Periannan, Plant Head, Welzo Research & Development
Key Highlights:
[1] The Chandigarh–Baddi belt has robust manufacturing capacity. Scaling up with automation, digitalisation, and compliance with global regulatory standards will help attract high-value global investments.
[2] Continuous upskilling and stronger industry-academia collaboration with institutes like NIPER can help meet evolving global pharma demands and build a strong talent pipeline.
[3] India is poised to become a global leader in biosimilars. If the region invests in specialised facilities, skilled talent, and regulatory know-how, it can become a leading biopharma hub and lead in this high-growth segment.
[4] Launch region-specific skill development programmes focused on GMP, regulatory affairs, QC/QA, and cleanroom operations to ensure practical, hands-on learning to make Chandigarh-Baddi for pharma of tomorrow.
[5] Nalagarh is emerging as a key extension of the Chandigarh–Baddi pharma belt, offering cost-effective manufacturing space and easing the load on Baddi. Its proximity to Chandigarh adds strategic value, making it ideal for small and mid-sized pharma companies.
[6] Home to premier institutions like NIPER, PGIMER, and IISER, Chandigarh provides a strong pipeline of pharma talent and research output.
[7] Setting up API and intermediate manufacturing units, reducing dependence on imports and strengthening India’s self-reliance goals under the PLI scheme can makes the cluster more investment-ready.