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Presently, Alniche has partnered with Global Pharma Organizations to bring novel Global Brands in India from various organizations including J.W. Lifesciences (Korea), Adhezion Biomedical Inc. (USA), FzioMed (USA), Advancis Medical (UK), PT Dermozone Pratama (Indonesia), Biovite (Australia), and Mastix (USA). In addition, Alniche is also working with various global companies that focus on therapy differentiation and ground- breaking product concepts. attitude of taking business risks has also contributed to the firm’s success. He owes a lot to his mentors who sharpened his skills and helped him to get the feat right. He acknowledges the efforts of Ms. Ritu Hasija, (Director Corporate Affairs) for her incessant support right since the inception of the company. Recently, Alniche has formed an R&D alliance with Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University (DPSRU); India’s first Pharmacy University. This affiliation of industry and academia promises to augment further development of new products enabling innovations, growth in the education system, and employment. It also ensures to meet the medical needs of Indian population. Additionally, Alniche has instituted awards to encourage the young researchers for the new research and innovative products & ideas. Over the years, India is tagged as the ‘pharmacy of the world’ as it is the largest provider of generic drugs globally. It supplies over 50 percent of global demand for various vaccines, 40 percent of generic demand in the US, and 25 percent of all medicines in UK. This is not all. Companies around the world are actively applauding the Indian CRO & CMO for their excellent deliverables and efficiency. But there are certain challenges faced by the pharma companies like compliance issues and good manufacturing practices. Challenges and Opportunities in Life Sciences Sector in India One more major challenge is the disjointed structure of the industry as there are abundant generic manufacturers leading to instability, volatility, and uncertainty. Sometimes, the competition between big, mid-sized, and small players can also lead to low quality compliance. To top it all, the competitive pressure and government pricing policies adds to the low margin profits. Even the inputs for research and development are very low which affects the R&D departments of the companies and the development of new products. The stronger IP regulation has also been a big issue for companies. But positively, the Indian government has taken many steps to manage medicine costs and overall affordability of healthcare expenditures. Alniche is achieving these milestones because of its strong and proficient senior management team. This expert team comprises of cohesive and endowed professionals, making it an exceptional combination of talent, skills, knowledge, and business acumen. Leader who believes in Togetherness and Growth for All Mr. Girish Arora, the Founder and Managing Director of Alniche Lifesciences, established the firm keeping one thing in mind—‘Attached to the ground and aiming the sky’. He has earned experience of more than 30 years in Indian and global pharma market. His expertise and vision has directed the organization into prominent therapy areas that helped to reach an exceptional position. He has always believed in hard work, team efforts, honesty, togetherness, and God’s grace. His ability of decision-making and We at Alniche Lifesciences are envisioned to bring novel products across various therapies and establish deep engagement with the medical fraternity. businessapac.com 19 March 2019