New Delhi, Nov. 22 -- Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers JP Nadda has called on India's pharmaceutical industry to reduce dependence on imported active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and build self-reliance in critical raw materials over the next decade.

In a video address at the 60th Annual Summit of the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), Nadda said India must evolve 'from the pharmacy of the world to the laboratory of the world,' emphasising on innovation-led growth, reported ET.

He urged industry leaders to accelerate progress in biosimilars, novel molecules, gene and cell therapies, AI-led drug discovery and advanced diagnostics, while ensuring affordability and equity remain central to India's he...