Shuchi Nahar's Weekend Blog!

What's driving the Ethanol madness?  Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar In terms of source, the Indian ethanol market has been categorized into sugar & molasses-based ethanol, second-generation (mixed grains) and grain-based ethanol. The energy demand in our country is rising due to an expanding economy, growing population, increasing urbanization, evolving lifestyles, and rising spending power. Based on application, the market has been segmented into industry solvent, fuel & fuel additive, beverages, disinfectant, personal care, and flavouring & fragrance. The target  of achieving 20% Ethanol blending by 2030 has been revised to be achieved by 2025. About 98% of the fuel requirement in the road transportation sector is currently met by fossil fuels and the remaining 2% by biofuels. Today, India imports 85% of its oil requirement. The Indian economy is expected to grow steadily despite temporary setbacks due to the COVID pandemic. Domestic biofuels provide a strateg...

  India's Biotechnology Industry Size, Opportunities, and Investments  Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar Link to my previous biotechnology blog: https://myweekendspot.blogspot.com/2021/05/biotechnology-way-towards-bio-based.html India’s Biotechnology Industry The Indian biotechnology industry amounted to US$ 63 billion in 2019 and is forecast to reach US$ 150 billion by 2025, with a CAGR of 16.4%. By 2025, the contribution of the Indian biotechnology industry in the global biotechnology market is expected to grow to 19% from 3% in 2017. Bio-services, which accounted for 15% of the biotechnology industry in India, is becoming a leading destination for clinical trials, contract research, and manufacturing activities in the country. • In FY20, the sector grew 15% year on year • By FY24, the contribution of the Indian biotechnology industry in the global biotechnology market is expected to grow to 19% from 3% in FY18 • India has over 4237+ biotech startups and is expected to have ...

Biotechnology – The way towards a Biobased economy Biotechnology companies have developed to form backbone support to the economy of the nation. The bio-economy includes all activities related to the production of biomass and the ways in which the biomass and its residues can be used subsequently. Introduction to Biotechnology There is growing consumer demand for natural products, low-carbon solutions, and bio-based innovation. Industrial biotechnology is a key enabling technology for delivering these solutions. At the same time, there is a huge opportunity for biotechnology aligned with Agriculture & chemical sectors. However, in the modern financial world, biotechnology companies comprise an industry sector collectively known as the biotech. The research, develop, and produce a wide variety of commercial products, though most of them focus on medical or agricultural applications. Green Biotechnology (Agricultural Biotechnology) – Huge growth opportunities ahead Green Biot...

"Get ready for your comprehensive guide to understanding the fundamentals and specifics of the Indian Pharma Sector." Pharmaceutical Industry The following article provides an overview of the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry, aiming to familiarize readers with the terminology and jargon used in the industry. It briefly touches upon terms such as API, Intermediates, CDMOs/CRAMs, PARA Filings, Innovator drugs, Generic drugs, and life cycle development. The Indian pharmaceutical market is unique in several ways. Branded generics make up 70 to 80% of the retail market, and India is the largest exporter of generic drugs globally. Local pharmaceutical companies have a strong position due to their formulation development capabilities and early investments. Additionally, the market has low price levels driven by intense competition. Although India ranks tenth globally in terms of value, it is ranked third in volumes. These characteristics create both opportunities and challenges for th...

  Strides Pharma Sciences Ltd.(STAR) - Company Overview Twitter Handle:  shuchi_nahar       1)  Company Profile Strides is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bangalore. The Company has two business verticals, Regulated Markets and Emerging Markets. The Company has a global manufacturing footprint with 7 manufacturing facilities spread across three continents including 5 facilities for Regulated Markets and 2 facilities for Emerging Markets. The Company has a strong R&D infrastructure in India with global filing capabilities and a strong commercial footprint across 100 countries. The core generic pharma business of Strides is led by IP-driven product licensing and marketing and distribution partnerships across the globe. Strides have created an exhaustive pipeline of generics across varied formats and domains including oral dosage forms and topicals. The company is among the leading players worldwide in soft gel capsules. Their domain s...