2019 promises to be action-packed for Indian firms as they stay hungry for M&A and on course to transition to a more innovation-led play. But election year surprises in India, rising patient awareness, and the entry of non-traditional players like Amazon could well up the variable quotient for pharma, industry pundits tell Scrip.

2018 may not be smooth sailing for Indian firms, going by the predictions of top industry pundits. Possible upheavals on the domestic market, dynamics that demand a hawk eye on expenses and gains but also pressures as a result of FDA reforms suggest that a relatively tough year may be in store.

Gilead clarifies position on Cipla’s sub-licensing effort for remdesivir, the investigational antiviral in the global spotlight as a potential treatment for COVID-19.