India needs innovation at scale to fulfill ambition of becoming global discovery hub: Dr Reddy's

Business To Business, New Delhi, 24th June, 2026:   Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Chairman Satish Reddy has said that India needs to transition from incremental improvements to innovation at scale if it aims to become a global hub for scientific discovery and healthcare innovation.
Speaking while releasing a white paper titled "Translational Research Ecosystem: Learnings from the World & Building for India", Reddy emphasized the need for stronger mechanisms that can convert scientific discoveries into tangible healthcare outcomes for patients.
Focus on Translational Research
According to Reddy, a key challenge is strengthening translational research pathways—the processes that bridge laboratory discoveries and real-world medical applications.
He noted that scientific breakthroughs can create meaningful patient impact only when they are effectively translated into:

• New medicines and therapies
• Diagnostic technologies
• Healthcare solutions
• Commercially viable innovations

• Scientific research and discovery
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Funding and investment support
• Regulatory frameworks
• Clinical development infrastructure
• Public policy support
• Commercialization capabilities

• Develop more home-grown medical innovations
• Increase global competitiveness in life sciences
• Attract research investments
• Improve healthcare outcomes
• Strengthen its position as a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology leader