I am pleased to inform you that after the mega success of the earlier editions of Pharma Summit, CII is now organising the 9th edition of Pharma Summit, scheduled on 3 November 2011 at Regency BallRoom, Hyatt Regency, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai.

This national initiative is also supported by Bulk Drug Manufacturers' Association India (BDMA), CHEMEXCIL, Confederation of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry(CIPI), Indian Chemical Council (ICC), Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (IDMA), Indo French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) and Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council (Pharmexcil) alongwith Kongposh Publications Pvt. Ltd. and Life Science Industry News as the Magazine Partners and PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd. (PwC) as the Knowledge Partner.

The objective of this year's Summit is to focus on how the industry is collaborating and consolidating for growth and discuss strategies and challenges ahead. It will also focus on charting a road map for companies operating in the Indian market, to suitably adapt their business models and capitalize on India's growing potential and convert them into success stories.

I am cordially inviting you and your colleagues to participate at Pharma Summit 2011. I shall be grateful if you block your diary for Thursday, 3 November 2011.

Your presence is vital.