DGTR Initiates Anti-Dumping Probe on Chinese Penicillin G on Single Producer Auro Pharma and PLI Subsidy Backed

Ø Item Already under MIP of Rs. 2216 per kg

Ø China Dominates World Market for Precursor 6-APA and PennG, India Non-Injurious Price of Rs. 2500 per kg, Downstream Users will Suffer

[DGTR Initiation Notification SETU Case ID-AD/OI/057/2026 dated 28.09.2026]

· Investigation Triggered: The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation regarding imports of "Penicillin G and its salts" originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China.

· The Applicant: Lyfius Pharma Private Limited filed the application, claiming that dumped Chinese imports are causing material retardation to the establishment of the domestic industry.

· Product Under Consideration (PUC): The scope covers Penicillin-G in all forms, grades, strengths, concentrations, and salt forms (solid and liquid). It is classified under customs heading 2941 10 10 and is primarily used as a Key Starting Material (KSM) or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API).

· Domestic Industry Landscape: The applicant started production in FY 2024-25. The domestic industry previously collapsed entirely due to low-priced imports. While Virchow Petrochemicals Private Limited also produces it, they have imported significant quantities themselves; however, the Authority has included them for initiation tracking purposes.

· Timeline Timings: The Period of Investigation (POI) is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 (12 months). The broader injury investigation covers financial years from 2022-23 onward.

· Strict Submission Deadlines:

o Comments on the scope of the PUC/PCN methodology must be submitted within 15 days.

o All questionnaire responses, confidential (CV), and non-confidential versions (NCV) must be uploaded via the SETU Portal within 37 days from the transmission date of the intimation letters.

· ¹Import Policy: Free Condition (2941 10 10) - (a) However, import of Penicillin G-potassium (PEN-G) having CIF value less than INR 2,216/- per Kilogram is 'Restricted'.

· (b) The Minimum Import Price mentioned at (a) above, however, will not be applicable for import by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs), units in the SEZ and imports under the Advance Authorization Scheme subject to the condition that the imported inputs are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA); and

· (c) Imports are permitted subject to Registration and other requirements as administered by the Drug Controller General of India under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

· [56-Ntfn/29.01.2026 – Policy Condition amended]