Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla has said that the SII never exported vaccines at the cost of the people in India.

The statement comes at a time when the Centre has come under severe criticism on vaccine availability and shortage. Many states had to halt vaccinations for the 18-44 age group citing vaccine shortage. Last week, police also made arrests in Delhi, reportedly, after some people posted posters criticizing Covid-19 vaccine exports. Congress leaders also posted on Twitter against the move.