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#CMI022026: India’s #CDMO Strength

Powering Global Chemical #Innovation:
India’s CDMO Strength: Powering Global Chemical Innovation

▶️ Burjis Godrej, Executive Director, Godrej Agrovet Limited, and Managing Director, ASTEC LIFESCIENCES LIMITED, elaborates on India’s CDMO R&D capabilities and steps being taken to enhance the operational efficiencies to connect with the global markets.

India’s manufacturing strength shines in life sciences CDMOs, especially #agrochemicals, fueled by R&D and production expertise, geopolitical shifts, raw material access, and strong IP protections—making it a top chemical sourcing hub. Maharashtra-based Astec LifeSciences, a Godrej Agrovet subsidiary, excels in agrochemical and pharmaceutical ingredients/intermediates. Burjis Godrej, Executive Director at Agrovet and MD at Astec, details #CDMO R&D capabilities and efficiency upgrades for global markets.

CHEManager:
#India ’s CDMO sector is rapidly gaining global attention. What are the main factors behind India’s rise as a preferred manufacturing partner for Western chemical companies?

Burjis Godrej:
Western #innovators are re-evaluating supply-chain risk, IP protection and the quality of long-term partnerships. Amidst this shift in the landscape, India has certainly emerged as a preferred CDMO destination supported by its cost competitiveness, scientific talent and steadily maturing manufacturing #ecosystem.
Government-led initiatives like favorable foreign investment policies, ‘Make in India’ and targeted industry incentives – have further accelerated this momentum, positioning India firmly on the global map as high quality, dependable partners. (...)

Read the full interview in the latest issue of CHEManager International: https://lnkd.in/dQastXaB

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