# India faces challenges with essential drug ingredient supplies.

*biotech · news · 2026-04-09 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- India has reduced customs duties on about 40 petrochemical products from April 1 to ease supplies.
- Methanol supply has become a significant concern, with discussions ongoing to boost domestic production.
- The government has suspended quality control requirements for morpholine to address supply bottlenecks.
- Despite supply disruptions, no significant drug price increases or major shortages have occurred so far.
- Propylene supply for drug manufacturing is being maintained by Bharat Petroleum's Kochi and Mumbai refineries.

**Companies:** Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Assam Petrochemicals Limited, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals
**Countries:** India

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