India’s pharmaceutical industry is a significant global player. It produces about 20% of the world’s generic drugs by volume and has supported major vaccine efforts, providing affordable medicine worldwide. These results are real and contribute to India’s sense of self-sufficiency. However, the industry shows significant vulnerability beneath the surface. A June 2026 NITI Aayog government […]
Author Archives: Bhim Bhurtel
Bhim Bhurtel teaches Development Economics and Global Political Economy in the Master's program at Nepal Open University. He was the executive director of the Nepal South Asia Center (2009-14), a Kathmandu-based South Asian development think-tank. Bhurtel can be reached at bhim.bhurtel@gmail.com.
