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Government boosts pharma feedstock supplies to shield medicine prices from West Asia shocks
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Key petrochemical inputs are being ramped up quietly
India is increasing petrochemical feedstock supplies to pharmaceutical manufacturers to protect essential medicine availability amid West Asia supply-chain disruptions. Refiners are now pushing key inputs such as propylene, ammonia and methanol, while customs duties have been reduced to lower landed costs. As a result, domestic drug prices are holding steady.
- Govt is ramping petrochemical feedstock for drug makers
- Refiners are boosting supplies of propylene ammonia and methanol
- Reduced customs duties aim to prevent cost hikes
- Domestic drug prices are reported stable
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