The Serum Institute of India has been at the center of vaccine production for COVID-19. But as the second wave crashes down on the country, an export ban via the Indian central government has put the company in a tough spot, with CEO Adar Poonawalla even fleeing to London. SII is at a point where it no longer holds the promise of production monopoly, and must expand to newer geographies and technology to strengthen its position as a global biotech company.

Story originally reported by Seema Singh https://the-ken.com/story/adar-poonawallas-bid-to-vaccinate-serum-institute-against-all-threats/

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