CPHI India 2026: How API Buyers Should Prepare to Meet Suppliers
CPHI India 2026 runs from November 23 to 25, 2026 at the India International Convention and Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi) in New Delhi. For sourcing, regulatory and procurement teams, a show like this is one of the fastest ways to meet many API and intermediate suppliers in a few days. It is only useful if you arrive with a plan. This guide gives you a practical preparation checklist for CPHI India 2026, the questions worth asking at each stand, and how to follow up afterwards. Chemox Pharma is exhibiting at Booth 2H54, and you are welcome to meet our team there.
CPHI India 2026 at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 23–25, 2026 (CPHI India) |
| Opening hours | 10:00 to 18:00 on November 23–25, per the organiser’s site (check the official schedule for the final day, as the site also lists a short day on November 26) |
| Venue | IICC, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi |
| Companion show | PMEC India (equipment, packaging and manufacturing systems) runs alongside at a separate venue, with a shuttle between the two |
| Show floor | Organised into zones that include APIs and Fine chemicals and intermediates, alongside finished dosage, excipients and natural extracts |
| Chemox Pharma | Booth 2H54 |
| Registration | Paid passes, with one badge covering both CPHI India and PMEC India. The organiser’s page lists early-offer prices ending November 22 |
Check the official CPHI India website for the latest schedule, passes and venue details before you travel. The organiser’s site reports 2025 figures of more than 50,000 visitors, 120+ countries and 2,000+ exhibiting companies. These are last year’s numbers, not 2026 targets.
Why Attend as an API Buyer
According to the organiser, visitors can source ingredients, explore formulations, find new partners and meet decision-makers. For an API buyer, the practical value is:
- Seeing many suppliers in one place, so you can compare them side by side.
- Meeting manufacturers face to face, rather than only reading listings.
- Asking regulatory and technical questions directly, and seeing how clearly each team answers.
- Building a shortlist for qualification after the show.
CPHI India 2026: A Preparation Checklist for API Buyers
Before you go
- List your target molecules and intermediates. Include the grade or pharmacopoeia you need and your target markets.
- Write down your volume range and timing. Suppliers can respond far better to “about this volume, this quarter” than to a general enquiry.
- Define your document requirements. Decide what you need for your market, such as CoA, master file or dossier support, GMP certificates and specifications.
- Check the exhibitor list. The organiser’s event app offers exhibitor search and a supplier shortlist feature, so build a shortlist and book meetings in advance if you can.
- Decide who covers what. The organiser suggests splitting your team across the two venues, with ingredient and formulation specialists at CPHI India and equipment and packaging specialists at PMEC India.
- Register early. The pass page says prices rise closer to the event, and registered visitors can request a visa invitation letter if they need one.
- Book travel and hotels early. The organiser warns that accommodation near the show fills up.
At the stand: questions worth asking
- Are you the manufacturer? Ask which steps happen at your own facility, and which are outsourced. See our guide to manufacturer versus trader.
- Which site makes this API, and what GMP evidence exists for that site?
- Where do the starting materials come from? Supply chain mapping is increasingly asked for by buyers and regulators.
- What documentation do you provide for my target market? Confirm what is available for your specific product.
- What are your lead times and minimum order quantities? Ask for these per product, as they vary.
- How do you handle change control? Ask how you would be told about a change in process, site or materials.
- Can I see a recent CoA and specification?
After the show
- Follow up within a week, while the conversation is fresh.
- Request documents and samples where appropriate, and compare them against your requirements.
- Plan supplier qualification. That may include a questionnaire, document review and an audit.
- Keep a second option. A documented alternative source is more valuable than a long list of names.
Regulatory Topics Worth Raising in 2026
Several developments have made regulatory questions more common in supplier meetings. They are worth having in your notes:
- EU quality expectations. A revised EMA guideline on the chemistry of active substances applies from September 1, 2026. See our post on the EMA guideline chemistry of active substances.
- US supplier rules. The BIOSECURE Act’s company list is due around December. See our BIOSECURE explainer for API buyers.
- EU supply policy. The EU’s Critical Medicines Act is moving toward adoption. See our post on how it affects Indian API exporters.
- Tariffs. US generic drug tariff plans are announced but not implemented. See our updated US pharma tariffs post.
Meet Chemox Pharma at CPHI India 2026
Chemox Pharma will be exhibiting at CPHI India 2026, Booth 2H54, November 23–25, 2026.
Chemox Pharma is a WHO-GMP certified manufacturer of APIs and intermediates, with its own facility and in-house R&D centre in Dahej, Gujarat. If you are sourcing APIs or intermediates, bring your molecule list, target markets and document requirements, and our team can talk through what is available and what documentation we can provide. Details vary by product, so it helps to arrive with specific molecules in mind.
Book a Meeting With Chemox
To make sure we have time for you, send us your product list and preferred time before the show, and we will confirm a slot at Booth 2H54. You can also request a quote and documentation ahead of CPHI India.
FAQs
Q: When is CPHI India 2026?
CPHI India 2026 runs from November 23 to 25, 2026 at the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
Q: Where can I find Chemox Pharma at CPHI India 2026?
Chemox Pharma is exhibiting at Booth 2H54.
Q: Is registration for CPHI India free?
According to the organiser’s pass page, there are paid passes, with early-offer prices ending November 22 and higher prices closer to the event. One badge covers both CPHI India and PMEC India. Check the official site for current pricing.
Q: What should I bring to CPHI India 2026 as an API buyer?
Bring your list of target molecules and intermediates, the grade you need, your target markets and volume range, and your document requirements. This lets suppliers answer specifically.
Q: What is the difference between CPHI India and PMEC India?
CPHI India focuses on ingredients, APIs, formulations and contract services. PMEC India focuses on pharmaceutical machinery, packaging and manufacturing technology. They run alongside each other at separate venues.
