"The Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association has informed that especially because of low value of import of drugs from China, Indian manufacturers like Ampicillin and Paracetamol have been seriously affected," Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers B K Handique said.

"The Chinese bulk drugs are cheaper when compared to Indian products because of economies of scale, lower tariffs of power and tax structure," he said. However, the Directorate-General Anti-Dumping has been initiating proceedings, levying anti-dumping duty whenever required, he said.