The Indian Pharmaceutical Association said the pharma industry has enough stocks of Chinese Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for 2-3 months only. China fulfils 80% of India's requirement for APIs, the basic substance used to make drugs. The coronavirus has disrupted global supply chains after Chinese factories slowed production and people were restricted from moving in and out of the country.

The Indian Pharmaceutical Association said the pharma industry has enough stocks of Chinese Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for 2-3 months only. China fulfils 80% of India's requirement for APIs, the basic substance used to make drugs. The coronavirus has disrupted global supply chains after Chinese factories slowed production and people were restricted from moving in and out of the country.