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Starry
Starry Night
The stars of the night may have been the awardees, but at the 5th
Express Pharma Pulse Awards everyone went home a winner. by Deepali
Gupta
Towards
a bright future
A good occasion to review the past year and predict what will happen
in the industry in the future, the Express Pharma Pulse Awards saw
a number of speculations of what was in store for Indian Pharma.
Here is what Shekhar Gupta, Editor, Indian Express Newspapers, had
to say about the Pharma industry and the role of media, as told
to Deepali Gupta.
Q&A
: 'The government plans an independent drug authority'
Presently in the limelight for his stand on banning onscreen smoking
Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, the Union Minister for Health and Family
Welfare, took a little time away from his busy schedule to honour
the winners at the 5th Express Pharma Pulse Awards. As the chief
guest of the evening Ramadoss had some encouraging words for the
fast growing industry. He speaks to Deepali Gupta about
his experience at the awards night and his views on the pharma industry.
Best
Bulk Drug Manufacturer Winner: Aurobindo Pharma
"Aurobindo is today a brand that all manufacturers associate
with quality and reliability," avers K A Venkatachalam, President
Operations, Aurobindo Pharma.
Best
Exporter Award Winner: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories & Cipla
"The Express Pharma Pulse Award is a significant achievement
for us. It acknowledges our effort of having reached out to the
length and breadth of the globe. It has inspired us to strengthen
our presence in the global market," says K S R Reddy, Vice
President, International Marketing, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRL).
Group
A Winner: Cipla
This is our 70th year, and the awards are a good landmark to remember
it by.
Group
B Winner: Alkem
I thank Express Pharma Pulse, Dr. Ramadoss, and everyone involved
in the award process for bestowing this honour upon us.
Group
C Winner: Intas Pharmaceuticals
The Express Pharma Pulse Award has got people to sit up and notice
us. The endless congratulatory calls that I've been receiving since
morning are evidence of this.
Group
D Winner: Mankind Pharma
It is our first award, and like all first things in life, this award
is of special significance to us. It is a gesture that is significant
not only for the company, but also to each of our team members.
Group
E Winner: Ind-Swift Ltd.
The Express Pharma Pulse Award has consolidated our presence in
the industry. It has provided us with the momentum to be recognised
in the industry.
Group
F Winner: Janssen-Cilag (A division of J&J)
This award goes to the entire team because it is an overall performance
award. We feel encouraged and excited about our win.
Lifetime
Achievement Award : Bhai Mohan Singh
To be associated in any form with the Indian Express Group is an
honour for me. I thank the Indian Express and humbly accept the
Express Pharma Lifetime Achievement Award.
Special
Recognition Award Winner: Council of Scientific & Industrial
Research
Although it is CSIR that has won the Express Pharma Pulse Award,
I believe the credit for this goes to the entire pharma industry.
Glimpses
of a bedazziling night
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