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Israel Iran war sparks India pharma solvent crunch as govt moves to stabilize life saving supplies
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Methanol shortages are now the bottleneck—plans to boost output
Geopolitical tensions linked to the Israel Iran war are disrupting critical pharmaceutical solvents and feedstocks in India, threatening parts of the supply chain. The government has started pro rata allocation of feedstocks and is working to bolster methanol production, the key concern. Despite the strain, drug prices remain stable and officials expect normalization soon.
- Key solvents and drug feedstocks are being hit by geopolitical disruptions
- Govt has begun pro rata allocation to ration limited inputs fairly
- Methanol supply is the biggest sticking point, with efforts to raise output
- Drug prices are currently stable despite the supply stress
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