Pharmaceutical Industry

Brief Industry Introduction

The pharmaceutical industry is one of India’s largest and most dynamic sectors, contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and healthcare accessibility. India is recognized as the “Pharmacy of the World”, supplying affordable medicines, vaccines, and generic drugs to both domestic and international markets. With a strong manufacturing base and skilled workforce, the sector caters to over 200 countries. At the same time, the sector faces persistent challenges, including pricing pressures due to NPPA controls, patent-related disputes, long gestation periods for R&D, and rising costs of clinical trials. The increasing need for digital transformation, supply chain resilience, and international trade compliance further adds to the complexity.

At Mangesh Kadam & Associates, we provide specialized advisory to pharma manufacturers, distributors, and exporters to ensure financial efficiency, compliance, and growth.

Key Challenges & How We Help

Regulatory Approvals & Compliance

Challenge

Pharma companies must comply with stringent regulations of CDSCO, FDA, and international agencies, where even minor lapses can delay approvals.

Our Role

We assist in regulatory documentation, compliance checks, and audit readiness, ensuring smooth approvals and uninterrupted business operations.

R&D & Intellectual Property Costs

Challenge

Heavy investment in research, patents, and clinical trials strains finances and increases business risks.

Our Role

We provide funding advisory, IP-related tax planning, and project financing solutions, helping businesses safeguard innovation while optimizing costs.

GST & Tax Compliance

Challenge

Classification of pharma products, inverted duty structures, and refund claims complicate compliance and impact working capital.

Our Role

We manage GST filings, refund claims, and provide tax-efficient structuring, ensuring businesses maximize credits and minimize tax leakages.

Export & International Trade Issues

Challenge

Pharma exporters must comply with international quality standards, DGFT rules, and transfer pricing, which often involve complex documentation.

Our Role

We assist in export incentives, and transfer pricing audits, enabling pharma companies to expand seamlessly into global markets.

Price Control & Margin Pressures

Challenge

NPPA price regulations and market competition reduce profitability, limiting resources for R&D and growth.

Our Role

We provide cost optimization, margin analysis, and financial restructuring advisory, helping businesses sustain profits under strict pricing regimes.

Funding & Expansion Challenges

Challenge

Pharma requires significant capital for scaling production and setting up plants, which can be difficult to arrange.

Our Role

We prepare project reports, arrange funding, and provide financial modelling for expansion, ensuring businesses have access to timely capital.

Why Choose Us for Pharma Industry

Specialized Pharma Expertise

We bring in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical sector with proven experience in tackling its unique financial, operational, and compliance challenges.

Tax & Incentive Advisory

GST, refunds, and export incentives handled efficiently, ensuring maximum benefits from government schemes and tax structures.

R&D & IP Support

Advisory for patents, IP taxation, and funding for research, helping pharma businesses safeguard innovation while managing financial outflows.

Growth & Global Expansion

Structured support for exports, foreign markets, and expansion financing, ensuring Indian pharma companies stay globally competitive.