The pharmaceutical trade exhibition was inaugurated by Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher today.
"The Indian pharmaceutical industry stands with the full support of the government of India. For instance, our increasing participation at global exhibitions like CPhI Worldwide demonstrates the commitment to the sector," an official statement quoting Kher said.
CPhI Worldwide is the largest pharmaceutical trade exhibition in the world.
It also said that India's positioning of a responsible healthcare provider has found resonance amongst the meetings held during the Pre-Connect Congress and the first day of the exhibition.
Indian pharmaceutical market size is about USD 22 billion.