The panel discussion on the topic “Smart Factories, Smarter Drugs: Building Pharma 4.0 Ecosystems” was moderated by Mr. Shirish Belapure, Senior Technical Adviser, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance. The panel unpacked the practical steps toward Pharma 4.0 adoption. The panellists provided deep industry insights from their decades of experience.

Mr. S V Gopalakrishnan, Sr. Vice President – Corporate Quality, Zydus Life Sciences, stated: “Pharma 4.0 is here and it is time for pharma companies to move to the next level as soon as possible. Automation is important, digitization is important so we need to learn the processes and integrate them as fast as we can as the benefits are endless. I see a lot of manufacturers coming here, and from a manufacturing viewpoint it will be a good experience to be in Hyderabad to understand the latest products showcased there. Pharma teams should definitely be there looking at the exposure that you will get in terms of the scenarios and technologies discussed. I believe it will be a great experience for all industry professionals.”

From his perspective, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Sr. Vice President – Operations, Cadila Pharmaceutical Ltd., said: “Industry 4.0 is very relevant from the regulatory perspective as well as to stabilize and expand our business. Similarly, the Pharma Pro&Pack event is definitely relevant for the industry as it is a single platform where we can connect with the industry and each other to observe, understand and discuss new technologies.”

While Mr. Naresh Kumar Gaur, Executive Vice President – Operations, Stallion Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., stated: “Pharma Pro & Pack will be a great event for pharma professionals as well as for professionals from the nutraceuticals, food and ancillary industries as it will have a lot of high-end machines and solutions on display. It will help gain insights as well as increase our knowledgebase.”

Mr. Rajendra Kumar Das, Founder & CEO, Ecovita Technical Solutions, said: “Pharma 4.0 addresses multiple challenges including efficiency, compliance, quality, regulatory and many more in the industry, thus making it clear that Pharma 4.0 is no longer an option but mandatory for the pharma industry. With leading national and international manufacturers taking part at Pharma Pro&Pack in Hyderabad, I am of the opinion that the entire industry should take advantage of this event to learn about the new technologies and solutions showcased at this fair.”

During the event, Mr. Harshit Shah, President, Indian Pharma Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPMMA) further added: “The positive turnout in Ahmedabad stands as a testament to the indispensable role that cutting-edge pharma machinery holds in driving our industry forward. Our distinguished experts delved deeply into the challenges of elevating quality standards, optimizing operational efficiencies, and dramatically reducing production costs through the transformative power of Pharma 4.0 solutions. This landmark roadshow not only showcased the capabilities of advanced machinery but also laid a strong foundation for strategic collaborations that will take place Pharma Pro&Pack Expo and analytica Lab India in Hyderabad.”