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NEW DELHI: India is pushing to upgrade its image from the 'pharmacy of the world' to a global life sciences hub, a goal that faces critical execution risks, especially concerning quality standards and policy follow-through. The government's roadmap for 2026 mandates stringent drug quality and the scaling up of digital health, setting the stage for a five-year phase of execution.

The market size of the industry is currently $11 billion, accounting for 1.5% of the glo...