India’s First Indigenous Antibiotic ‘Nafithromycin’
On 18th October 2025, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology announced that India has developed its first indigenous antibiotic, Nafithromycin, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s pursuit of self-reliance in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
- Nafithromycin is the first antibiotic molecule to be conceptualised, developed, and clinically validated entirely in India, showcasing the nation’s growing R&D capability.
- The breakthrough was achieved through a collaboration between the Department of Biotechnology and Wockhardt Ltd, highlighting the power of industry-academia partnerships in scientific ....
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