(a) the quantum of drug business in the country in terms of rupees and
the position of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry in the world;
(b) whether the Indian pharmaceutical companies are being continuously
acquired by the Multi-National Companies;
(c) if so, the likely impact of such acquisition/take overs on the
prices of drugs in the country; and
(d) the efforts made/being made by the Government to bring quantitative
and qualitative improvement in the pharmaceutical industry?