Pharma Machines & Technology

CPHI & PMEC India 2026: One Mega Pharma Event, Two Venues

Innovation, Collaboration, Expansion

Informa Markets India leaders Yogesh Mudras and Rahul Deshpande on the strategic growth of CPHI & PMEC India.

Reflecting India’s Global Pharma Role

Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director of Informa Markets India: “The expansion of CPHI PMEC India to a two-venue format is a direct response to the scale and complexity that the pharmaceutical industry has reached today. Over the years, CPHI & PMEC India has grown in alignments with the pharma sector, but physical limitations began to constrain the ability of exhibitors – particularly those in machinery and advanced technologies – to fully demonstrate their capabilities. By expanding the show across two venues, we are enabling sharper zoning by product profiles, thereby improving discoverability and relevance. Additionally, the overlapping schedules effectively transform the event into a four-day engagement cycle, allowing deeper and more sustained business interactions. At its core, this expansion is about building a platform that reflects India’s growing global influence in pharmaceuticals: one that seamlessly integrates the entire value chain, from raw materials and APIs to formulations, packaging, and machinery, while reinforcing India’s role as a critical hub for global pharma innovation and manufacturing excellence.”

Redefining Exhibitor Value and Visitor Experience

Rahul Deshpande, Senior Group Director at Informa Markets India, emphasizes that the industry is moving beyond volume-driven metrics such as footfall, towards more outcome-oriented measures, quality of engagement, relevance of connections, and tangible business impact. “The expanded format enables exhibitors to move from static displays to immersive showcases, where technologies can be demonstrated in real time and conversations can take on a more consultative, solution-driven approach. Equally important is the role of enhanced visitor profiling, which ensures that interactions are not just frequent, but meaningful – connecting exhibitors with decision-makers who matter. For visitors, the benefits are equally significant: a more structured and intuitive show layout, greater time to navigate the ecosystem, and improved access to both innovation and expertise. The 2026 edition builds on this legacy with a sharper focus on relevance, innovation, and collaboration, making it not just an event to attend, but a platform that actively influences the direction of the global pharmaceutical industry.”