Mumbai, November 11, 2016: CPhI & P-MEC India 2016, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical networking event in Mumbai, will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the expo transforming the three-day exhibition to a marquee show spanning a week, with the launch of the India Pharma Week (IPW, 17th to 23rd November 2016). The event is organised by UBM India.

Incepted in 2006, the the CPhI & P-MEC India, originating from CPhI Worldwide, has become South Asia's leading pharma meeting place covering every step of the supply chain, from drug discovery to finished dosage while P-MEC includes manufacturers of pharma machinery, products and packaging. The show has grown exponentially over the years, with domestic and foreign exhibitors and visitors engaging over significant levels of business.

For its tenth edition, the expo will be held concurrently at two venues in Mumbai – BEC, Goregaon and the MMRDA Grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). While the former will have traditional participants for CPhI and P-MEC, the brand new venue – BKC – will also include participants for ICSE & BioPh. The expo will comprise exciting facets such as the Supplier-Finder Desk (a digital floor plan that enables visitors find exhibitors based on services or company names), Innovation Gallery (where exhibitors are encouraged to showcase their innovations on an international platform) and Exhibitor Showcase (product launches and offerings by exhibitors are highlighted)

The key companies exhibiting this year at CPhI include Hetero Limited; Nectar Lifesciences Limited; Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited; Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Aurobindo Pharma Ltd, among others. On the other hand, some of the leading companies such as ACG Worldwide, Shimadzu Analytical, Gansons Ltd, Fette GmbH and Accupack Engineering Pvt Ltd will exhibit at P-MEC.

Mr Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “CPhI & P-MEC India 2016 seeks to provide a comprehensive industry platform for every company that deals with pharmaceuticals in India. With CPhI and P-MEC, we are proud of the way we have engaged the powerhouses of the industry to elevate their business and disrupt the pharma space with innovations. This year, we are excited about the India Pharma Week, our way of celebrating and encapsulating a decade’s success in the domain. While the past decade has been extremely buoyant, the expo, and the parallel events will help us comprehend how the upcoming decade shapes itself. ”

The India Pharma Week focuses on the pillars of business, knowledge, leadership, innovation, recognition and networking in the Pharma domain.