The sold-out 18th edition of CPHI & PMEC India, organised by Informa Markets in India, opened its doors at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR, 25 November. The show showcases the potential of India’s pharmaceutical industry and brings together over 2,000 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors from more than 120 countries.
And from 2026, CPHI and PMEC India will transition into two specialised shows across two locations on consecutive days – a decision shaped, organisers say, by stakeholder feedback.
CPHI at Dwarka will offer a more premium, content-driven environment, while PMEC at IEML will address scale requirements and concentrate on providing a better experience for machinery and technology exhibitors.
Namit Joshi, chairman, Pharmexcil, said at the show: “The global pharmaceutical landscape is shifting rapidly, and India must evolve beyond its traditional generics mindset to remain the pharmacy of the world. The future lies in value-driven innovation – advancing capabilities in peptides, complex generics, biosimilars, biologics, targeted drug delivery systems, and cell and gene therapies. Breakthrough classes such as GLP-1 inhibitors are redefining global health outcomes, and Indian manufacturers are already preparing to enter these high-value segments as patents expire.” He added that the industry needed: “broader thinking, cross-domain insights, and a more innovation-led approach to strengthen India’s role in shaping the next era of global healthcare.”
Highlighting the significance of this year’s CPHI & PMEC India Expo, Yogesh Mudras, Informa Markets MD in India, said: “India’s pharmaceutical sector has achieved remarkable growth, with exports doubling to $30bn and nearly half of global life sciences leaders establishing operations here. We’re witnessing a powerful transformation as India strengthens its footprint across traditional generics, complex formulations, biologics, and advanced therapies. This year’s strong international participation at CPHI & P-MEC India demonstrates global confidence in India’s innovation capabilities. Having reached the pinnacle of success with the show, our strategy of organising separate CPHI and PMEC formats in India will deliver even more focused and impactful conversations, targeting, and more meaningful business journeys.”
Informa Markets in India is celebrating the 6th edition of the Festivity of Business – a 100-day campaign encompassing 28 high-profile events including 16 expos, five conferences, and seven awards shows across the country till the end of the year.
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk
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