India Extends Import Restrictions on Key Pharma Inputs Till November
What Happened
The government has extended the Minimum Import Price (MIP) on two pharmaceutical raw materials, ATS-8 and Sulfadiazine API, until November 30, 2026. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said the minimum import prices will remain at USD 111 per kg for ATS-8 and USD 1,774 per kg for Sulfadiazine API.
Key Takeaways
The extension signals the government's continued effort to support domestic pharmaceutical raw-material production and reduce vulnerability to cheap overseas imports.