CPHI & PMEC India – International Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Manufacturing Machinery & Technology Exhibition

CPHI & PMEC India (International Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Machinery Exhibition in New Delh is one of Asia’s leading trade events for the pharmaceutical industry. It brings together active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, chemical suppliers, pharmaceutical manufacturing machinery producers, and businesses specializing in packaging and laboratory equipment. Covering different segments of the pharmaceutical supply chain, the exhibition provides opportunities to showcase products, identify manufacturers, and develop industrial and commercial partnerships.

The exhibition features a wide range of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical excipients, chemical intermediates, herbal extracts, finished pharmaceutical products, tablet and capsule manufacturing machinery, sterilization equipment, packaging lines, laboratory instruments, and cleanroom technologies. Bringing together pharmaceutical raw material manufacturers and suppliers alongside industrial equipment producers allows visitors to explore the various stages of pharmaceutical production, from sourcing ingredients to manufacturing and packaging finished products.

Visiting CPHI & PMEC India offers pharmaceutical industry managers, raw material manufacturers, technical specialists, purchasing managers, research and development professionals, and trading companies opportunities to explore technologies and compare products. Visitors can negotiate with exhibitors regarding raw material quality, manufacturing standards, supply capacity, quality control requirements, machinery performance, and commercial cooperation terms.

 

Main Exhibition Sectors at CPHI & PMEC India

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

Raw materials for chemical pharmaceuticals, generic drug APIs, specialty pharmaceutical compounds, active ingredients for oral and injectable medicines, raw materials for prescription drug manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Excipients & Additives

Tablet fillers, binders, tablet coating materials, solubilizing agents, stabilizers, drug release modifiers, excipients for oral and injectable formulations

Specialty Chemicals & Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Pharmaceutical synthesis intermediates, high-purity chemicals, specialty organic compounds, raw materials for chemical reactions, specialty solvents, chemicals used in API manufacturing

Natural Extracts & Herbal Ingredients

Medicinal plant extracts, plant-derived active compounds, raw materials for herbal medicines, pharmaceutical essential oils, plant-derived ingredients, natural compounds used in health-related products

Finished Pharmaceutical Products & Dosage Forms

Tablets, capsules, injectable medicines, syrups, suspensions, medicinal creams and ointments, specialty pharmaceutical products, ready-to-manufacture formulations, products available for contract manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Services

Contract API manufacturing, private-label pharmaceutical manufacturing, formulation development, pilot-scale production, manufacturing technology transfer, outsourced manufacturing services, contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) services

Tablet & Capsule Manufacturing Machinery

Tablet presses, capsule filling machines, granulators, pharmaceutical mixers, industrial mills, tablet coating machines, pharmaceutical dryers, powder and granule conveying equipment

Liquid & Injectable Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment

Sanitary stainless steel tanks, liquid mixing equipment, aseptic filling machines, injectable pharmaceutical production equipment, filtration systems, lyophilization equipment, container washing and sterilization equipment

Pharmaceutical Packaging Machinery

Blister packaging machines, tablet and capsule packaging machines, cartoning machinery, labeling equipment, product information printing machines, track-and-trace and serialization systems, secondary packaging equipment

Pharmaceutical Packaging Materials & Containers

Glass vials, ampoules, prefilled syringes, pharmaceutical bottles, pharmaceutical closures, blister foils, packaging films, pharmaceutical tubes, tamper-evident packaging

Laboratory & Quality Control Equipment

Chromatography systems, spectrometers, laboratory balances, material analysis equipment, tablet dissolution testers, stability testing equipment, moisture measurement instruments, microbiological testing equipment

Cleanrooms & Contamination Control Equipment

Modular cleanrooms, air handling and filtration systems, particle control equipment, hygienic air handling units, room pressure control systems, cleanroom doors and windows, environmental monitoring equipment

Pharmaceutical Automation & Smart Technologies

Production line control systems, process monitoring equipment, manufacturing management systems, automated inspection equipment, packaging robots, data management software, electronic manufacturing data recording and traceability systems

Biopharmaceutical Equipment & Technologies

Cell culture equipment, bioreactors, separation and purification systems, bioprocess filtration, biopharmaceutical production equipment, recombinant drug manufacturing technologies, bioprocessing equipment

 

Specialized Sections & Exhibition Venues at CPHI & PMEC India

CPHI & PMEC India 2026 consists of two specialized exhibitions held at different exhibition venues in the Delhi region. Each exhibition focuses on a specific segment of the pharmaceutical industry.

CPHI India – Pharmaceutical Ingredients & Products Exhibition

Exhibition Dates: November 23–25, 2026 (2–4 Azar 1405)

Venue: Yashobhoomi – India International Convention & Expo Centre (IICC), New Delhi

This exhibition focuses on pharmaceutical ingredients, finished products, and pharmaceutical manufacturing services.

Main Exhibition Sectors:

• Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)

• Excipients and chemical compounds

• Herbal extracts and natural ingredients

• Finished pharmaceutical products

• Pharmaceutical contract manufacturing services

PMEC India – Pharmaceutical Machinery & Technology Exhibition

Exhibition Dates: November 24–26, 2026 (3–5 Azar 1405)

Venue: India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida

This exhibition focuses on the machinery, equipment, and technologies used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality control, and packaging.

Main Exhibition Sectors:

• Tablet, capsule, and injectable pharmaceutical manufacturing machinery

• Pharmaceutical packaging equipment

• Laboratory and quality control equipment

• Cleanroom and contamination control technologies

• Production line automation and equipment

   

Why Visit CPHI & PMEC India?

• Identifying pharmaceutical raw material suppliers: Pharmaceutical companies can negotiate with manufacturers of active pharmaceutical ingredients, chemical intermediates, and formulation excipients. Evaluating purity levels, manufacturing standards, quality documentation, supply capacity, and delivery schedules is essential when selecting suppliers.
• Exploring contract manufacturing opportunities: Pharmaceutical brand owners can identify manufacturers of finished pharmaceutical products and negotiate formulation development, contract manufacturing, technology transfer, minimum order quantities, and product registration requirements.
• Comparing pharmaceutical manufacturing machinery: Manufacturers can evaluate tablet presses, capsule filling machines, granulators, and liquid pharmaceutical production equipment. Operating capacity, cleanability, validation documentation, and after-sales support are important selection criteria.
• Discovering pharmaceutical packaging technologies: Companies can compare primary and secondary packaging machinery, pharmaceutical coding and traceability equipment, and packaging materials. Equipment compatibility with existing containers and products is an important consideration.
• Evaluating laboratory and quality control equipment: Laboratory managers and technical specialists can explore analytical instruments, stability testing equipment, and measuring devices. Accuracy, software capabilities, calibration, and technical support should be carefully considered during negotiations.
• Identifying cleanroom technologies: Engineering companies and pharmaceutical plant developers can explore ventilation equipment, contamination control technologies, environmental monitoring systems, and modular cleanroom solutions.
• Understanding pharmaceutical regulations and industry trends: Attending specialized industry sessions provides opportunities to learn about developments in manufacturing regulations, pharmaceutical supply chains, biological products, and emerging technologies.
• Expanding international partnerships: Importers, exporters, and manufacturers can negotiate manufacturing partnerships, raw material supply agreements, technology transfer, and market development opportunities with Indian and international companies.

 

Who Should Visit CPHI & PMEC India?

• Pharmaceutical and medicinal product manufacturers

• Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturers

• Pharmaceutical intermediate suppliers

• Formulation and research and development (R&D) specialists

• Herbal medicine manufacturers

• Pharmaceutical contract manufacturing companies

• Pharmaceutical machinery manufacturers

• Pharmaceutical packaging equipment manufacturers

• Laboratory equipment manufacturers

• Quality control and quality assurance specialists

• Pharmaceutical plant design and engineering companies

• Biopharmaceutical industry specialists

• Pharmaceutical product importers and exporters

• Purchasing managers and pharmaceutical industry investors

   

CPHI & PMEC India Exhibition Visit Services by Exhibition Makers

A professional visit to CPHI & PMEC India can be planned around different business objectives, including identifying pharmaceutical raw material manufacturers, purchasing machinery, exploring manufacturing technologies, sourcing laboratory equipment, or negotiating industrial partnerships.

With over 15 years of experience in domestic and international exhibitions, Exhibition Makers provides essential services for planning business trips and professional visits to trade exhibitions in India.

Exhibition Makers provides the following services:

• Indian visa requirements assessment and visa application assistance

• Round-trip flight ticket reservations

• Hotel reservations tailored to the travel itinerary

• Airport and exhibition transfers

• Transportation planning between the two exhibition venues

• Exhibition registration and visitor badge arrangements

• Professional exhibition visit planning

• Identification of relevant manufacturers and suppliers

• B2B business meeting arrangements

• Interpreter services for technical negotiations

• Evaluation of industrial partnership and dealership opportunities

• Travel insurance

Exhibition Makers can tailor exhibition visit plans to each company’s industry and business requirements. For companies planning to attend both exhibitions, careful route planning, hotel selection, and scheduling of exhibition visits are particularly important.

 

The Importance of Exhibition Stand Design & Construction at CPHI & PMEC India

At a specialized pharmaceutical exhibition, stand design should support clear product presentations, effective communication of technical information, and a professional environment for business negotiations. The exhibition stand layout requirements of pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers differ from those of machinery and industrial equipment manufacturers.

At CPHI India, manufacturers of active pharmaceutical ingredients and chemical compounds can use sample showcases, digital product displays, and semi-private meeting areas. Technical specifications and certification documents should be presented clearly, allowing buyers to quickly understand the company’s manufacturing capabilities and compliance standards.

For exhibitors at PMEC India, showcasing pharmaceutical machinery requires careful consideration of equipment dimensions, machine weight, transportation access, floor load-bearing capacity, and electrical requirements. Operating machinery must be demonstrated in compliance with safety requirements and exhibition venue regulations.

Manufacturers of laboratory equipment and cleanroom systems can use industrial scale models, actual equipment samples, interactive displays, and technical information panels. These presentation methods help demonstrate product functionality and key advantages.

Exhibition stand design and construction in New Delhi should reflect the brand’s visual identity, product range, meeting space requirements, and the venue’s technical regulations. Since the two exhibitions are held at separate venues, installation conditions, technical services, and stand construction regulations must be reviewed independently for each location.