FDI AND ITS IMPACT ON PHARMACEUTICAL

INDUSTRY IN INDIA

PRESENTED BY:-YASHICA JAIN (A008)SHAGUN AGRAWAL(A001) 1

CONTENT

1.Introduction to FDI2.Importance of FDI3.FDI in INDIA4.Factors attracting FDI in India5.Overview of Indian pharmaceutical

industries6.FDI in Indian pharmaceutical sector7.Inflow of FDI in Indian pharmaceutical

industries.8.Conclusion

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INTRODUCTION A Foreign direct investment is an acquisition or

construction of physical capital by a firm from one country in another (host) country.

Besides providing capital inflow, the FDI can offer foreign technology, managerial skills and improvement of the international competitiveness of domestic firms.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is often seen as a major element in the host country’s industrial development and growth

India is one of many developing countries that have started an economic liberalization reform in the recent decade. Promotion of FDI forms an integral part of India’s new economic policies and the inflow of FDI has increased since it started to liberalize its economy in the beginning of the 1990s.

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TYPES OF FDI

Green field investment

Brown field investment

Joint Venture

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IMPORTANCE OF FDI FDI is often seen as a catalyst for a country’s

development and economic growth. Foreign direct investment allows company to

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1. Integration into global economy.2. Technology advancement.3. Increased competition.4. Improved human resources.

Reasons for the importance of FDI is not only the fact that the foreign investor finances the “hardware” such as investment in new plants and equipment, but FDI can be a major transfer of technology, knowledge and capital for the host industries. With FDI comes financial and managerial resources, access to larger markets, technical assistance and strategic assets, for instance; Brand name, which can give the host firms, domestic and international, comparative advantage.

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Inflation may increase. Domestic firms may suffer if they are relatively uncompetitive If there is a lot of FDI into one industry e.g. the automotive industry then a country can become too dependent on it and it may turn into a riskThat is the real danger of the 100 per cent FDI and the selling/takeover of Indian companies

DISADVANTAGES OF FDI

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FDI IN INDIA The policy initiative taken by the government of India in

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 Factors attracting FDI in India:-

Apart from this, India’s huge market base and fast-developing spending habits of middle-class, favorable business environment, good administrative setup, attractive foreign policies, available,  abundant skilled workforce, and attractive incentives for investors, have contributed to India becoming one of the preferred destinations for investors.

Furthermore, India has an advantage over other countries, including China, in terms of being an ideal destination for investments, mainly due to its vibrant democratic setup, a broad legal framework and independent judicial system.

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THE INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

India is one of the few developing countries with a large production base in pharmaceutical products. India’s trade in pharmaceutical products has increased a lot since the liberalization reforms and it has comparative advantages in trade with pharmaceutical products, both bulk drugs and formulations.

The Indian pharmaceutical industry ranks very high among developing countries, in terms of technology and quality, and is today in the front rank of India’s science based industries

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FDI IN INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR

The inflow of FDI into India has increased a great deal in the last fifteen years. The pharmaceutical industry attracted 2.11 % of total FDI inflows during these years. In diagram we can see the industries that attract most FDI in India. The pharmaceutical industry was the 8th largest sector attracting FDI inflows

factors such as; skilled/ semi-skilled labor, well- developed local supply chains, well-functioning infrastructure and knowledge producing institutions are important for a firm to consider. Some of these factors are reasons why pharmaceutical multinationals have invested in India.

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India’s large population and wide disease pattern make the country attractive for pharmaceutical firms.

Relatively cheap manpower and skilled labor are other factors that attract foreign investors.

India has an exceptional advantage in pharmaceuticals due to its good human resources and highly skilled work force. English is widely spoken, which makes communication easy for foreign investors.

The production of pharmaceuticals is also relatively cheap in India and there is a strong production base in the country.11

FDI Inflow in Indian Pharmaceutical Industry

100% foreign direct investment (FDI) is allowed under automatic route in the drugs and pharmaceuticals sector, including those involving use of recombinant technology.

Also, FDI up to 100% is permitted for brownfield investments in the pharmaceuticals sector, under the Government approval route. The drugs and pharmaceuticals industry attracted foreign direct investment to the tune of US$ 9.17 bn for the period between April 2000 and January 2012.

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 Recently the government released a comprehensive FDI policy document effective from 1 April 2010, consolidating all prior policies and regulations on FDI which are contained in FEMA, RBI Regulations and press notes, press releases and clarifications, into one document. THIS LEAD TO SUDDEN INCREASE IN FDI INLOW IN INDIAN PHARMA SECTOR AFTER 2010 YEAR.

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Conclusion

Pharmaceutical industry plays a very crucial role in implementing the welfare state of the people.

Economic growth of the industry along with the availability of generic goods and healthy competition is the need of the hour for India.

After analyzing the impact of the FDI in the Indian pharmaceutical industry, it is established that India needs adequate FDI and its spillovers for the growth of the industry

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