Mains Answer Writing - 23 Jul, 2026

GS3

Economy

15 marks

India's pharmaceutical industry is increasingly becoming a strategic pillar of the economy and global healthcare. In this context, examine the implications of the proposed U.S. tariffs on generic medicines for India's pharmaceutical sector and discuss the policy measures needed to strengthen its global competitiveness.

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Tips for your answer

Go beyond tariffs. Show that the issue concerns trade policy, industrial policy, healthcare security and global value chains, not merely export losses.
Remember value addition like "Pharmacy of the World", 20% of global generic medicines, nearly half of U.S. generic prescriptions supplied by India, PLI Scheme, Bulk Drug Parks Scheme, and API dependence.
Avoid portraying the tariffs only as a threat. Highlight how they can also accelerate diversification, innovation, domestic API manufacturing and long-term competitiveness of the Indian pharmaceutical industry.

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