INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
Major Segment of Indian Pharm Industry are Generic Drugs, OTC drugs, Bulk Drugs, Vaccines, Contract
Research and Manufacturing, Biosimilar and Biologics are some major segment.
India Supplies 50% of global demand for various Vaccines, 40% of Generic drugs in USA and 25% of all
medicines in UK.
India has approx. 3000 drug companies and almost 10500 Manufacturing units.
80% anti-retroviral drug (AIDS Therapy) used globally to combat AIDS are supplied by Indian Pharmaceutical
firms.
Indian pharmaceutical firms are Third largest in World in terms of volume and 14 th largest in Value.
2024 – 65 billion.
India’s Hospital market is US$ 98.98 Billion in FY 23 and projected to grow 8% CAGR to reach US$193.59
Billion by FY 32.
India is top 12 in biotechnology area and 3rd largest destination in Asia pacific. India’s bioeconomy was valued
at US$ 137 billion, and aims to achieve US$ 300 billion mark by 2030.
During FY18 to FY23, the Indian pharmaceutical industry logged a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of
6-8%, primarily driven by an 8% increase in exports and a 6% rise in the domestic market.
The Indian pharmaceutical industry has seen a massive expansion over the last few years and is expected to
reach about 13% of the size of the global pharma market while enhancing its quality, affordability, and
innovation.
India is the 3rd largest producer of API accounting for an 8% share of the Global API Industry. About 500+
different APIs are manufactured in India, and it contributes 57% of APIs to prequalified list of the WHO.
The current market size of the medical devices sector in India is estimated to be US$ 11 billion and its share in
the global medical device market is estimated to be 1.5%. The government has set ambitious target to boost the
medical devices industry in India, aiming to elevate it from its current US$ 11 billion valuation to US$ 50
billion by 2030.
The pharmaceutical exports from India reach more than 200 nations around the world, including highly
regulated markets of the USA, West Europe, Japan, and Australia. India supplied around 45 tonnes and 400
million tablets of hydroxychloroquine to around 114 countries globally.
India’s exports of Drugs & Pharmaceuticals stood at US$ 27.9 billion during FY24 and US$ 7.2 billion in FY25
(April-June).
Exports of Drugs & Pharmaceuticals were estimated to be at US$ 2.13 billion in January 2024, accounting for
5.8% of the total exports in the month.
India is the 12th largest exporter of medical goods in the world. Indian drugs are exported to more than 200
countries in the world, with US being the key market. Generic drugs account for 20% of the global export in
terms of volume, making the country the largest provider of generic medicines globally. Indian drug &
pharmaceutical exports stood at US$ 25.36 billion in FY23, US$ 24.60 billion in FY22 and US$ 24.44 billion in
FY21.
Sanofi announced its plans to invest US$ 435 million over the next six years to expand its global capability
center (GCC) in Hyderabad, India by increasing the headcount and further developing the facility.
As of 30th June 2024, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has
recognized a total of 1,40,803 entities as startups, of which 2,127 are from the pharmaceutical sector.
In March 2024, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh
Mandaviya inaugurated 27 greenfield bulk drug park projects and 13 greenfield manufacturing plants for
medical devices.
Cipla received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) to market the
novel antibiotic plazomicin in India for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI)
affecting approximately 150 million patients each year.
In November 2023, Lupin Ltd. unveiled the world’s first fixed-dose triple combination drug for
managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
In October 2023, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals introduced Zita, a cost-effective triple combination drug for
Type 2 diabetes treatment, enhancing glycaemic control in diabetic patients.
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi during his Independence Day 2023 speech said that the government
has plans to increase the number of 'Jan Aushadhi Kendras' from 10,000 to 25,000.
The Department of Pharmaceuticals will soon launch the Scheme for the Promotion of Research and
Innovation in Pharma (PRIP) MedTech Sector. The scheme has been approved by the Union Cabinet for
a period of five years starting from 2023-24 to 2027-28 with a total outlay of Rs. 5,000 crore (US$ 604.5
million).
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited (EPL) becomes the first ever company to launch Orofer FCM 750, a
new extension of its parenteral iron brand containing Ferric carboxymaltose (FCM). The dose is suitable
for the majority of Indian patients with iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia.
BDR Pharmaceutical launched the first generic apalutamide (brand name Apatide) in India to treat both
metastatic castration sensitive prostate cancer as well as non-metastatic castration resistant prostate
cancer. The product will be available across India.
Eli Lilly introduces Ramiven in India, for certain high-risk early breast cancer patients in November
2022.
The Indian pharmaceutical industry supplies 50% of all pharmaceuticals used worldwide. India provides 25% of
all pharmaceuticals in the UK and over 40% of generic drugs in the US.
The domestic Indian market is served by more than 3000 pharmaceutical businesses and 11000 manufacturing
facilities.
The domestic pharmaceutical market in India is currently estimated to be worth $42 billion. The market size of
this industry will reach the $65 billion level by the end of 2024, and the $130 billion mark by 2030. After
Covid, the pharmaceutical export market will similarly have a 3 to 5 times increase in value over the next 5
years.
Its businesses include producing generics, branded generics, speciality, over the counter (OTC) products, anti-
retrovirals (ARVs), active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates in the full range of dosage
forms. It also produces specialty APIs.
In January 2024, Sun Pharmaceuticals and Bayer inked a deal to market and distribute in India a second brand
of Finerenone, a patented medicine which aims to reduce the risk of various complications in adult patients with
chronic kidney disease linked to type 2 diabetes mellitus.
In January 2024, Sun Pharmaceuticals and Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. reached a definitive merger
agreement, with Sun Pharma set to acquire all outstanding ordinary shares.
Ranbaxy Laboratories
Ranbaxy Laboratories, now a part of Sun Pharma, is a key player in the Indian pharmaceutical arena. Founded
in 1961 and headquartered in Gurgaon, India, Ranbaxy has a strong global presence. Before its acquisition by
Sun Pharma in 2014, it was the largest pharmaceutical company in India. The merger marked a significant
expansion in Sun Pharma’s overall capacity and capabilities, enhancing its global footprint. Ranbaxy has
contributed substantially to the pharma industry with its vast range of generic medicines. Its most famed
product, Caverta (sildenafil citrate), has been a trusted solution for erectile dysfunction, offering effectiveness
and reliability to countless individuals
Global Specialty revenues recorded a strong 19.3% growth to reach US$ 1,039 Million. Ilumya sales continued
to do well globally and were up by 21.7% to US$ 580 Million.
The following products were key contributors to the Global Specialty business growth in FY24.
Budget Pressure and Cost Management: Payers in developed markets are facing
budget pressures, prompting efforts to curb
drug spending growth. The costs associated
with managing the COVID-19 pandemic and
increased expenditure on novel therapies have
demanded measures to moderate spending. To
this end, sectoral players use strategies such
as promoting generic and biosimilar drugs,
negotiating favourable pricing agreements with
pharmaceutical companies, and implementing
patient cost-sharing arrangements. Balancing cost
management with ensuring access to innovative
treatments remains a critical challenge for
healthcare systems globally.
Speciality Products are those products which have special chemicals and drugs which are used to treat many
complex disease, rare disease.
ILUMETRI :- For treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic
therapy or phototherapy
• Long term clinical data shows that the significant response rate seen in 52 & 64 weeks were maintained over
five years1
• Ongoing Phase-3 trials for Psoriatic Arthritis
• Current Markets include US, Australia, Japan, Canada, Europe (by partner Almirall), China (by partner CMS
holdings)
• Out licensed to Hikma for Middle East & North Africa
WINLEVI:- Topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older
• Results from two pivotal clinical trials showed favorable safety and efficacy data for WINLEVI in patients
with acne aged 12 years
and older2
• Current Markets: US and Canada
LEVULAN
KERASTICK
+ BLU-U:- For photodynamic therapy (treatment) of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratoses of the
face or scalp, or actinic keratoses of
the upper extremities
• First and only PDT approved to treat the face and scalp as well as the upper arms, forearms, and hands3
• Current Markets: US
INDIA’S BUSINESS
Breakup Business: Cardiology 17%, Neurosciences 16%, Gastroenterology 12%, Anti-infectives 11%.
Sun pharma best product Cardiac Drug formulation Rosuvas, earning over 3.8 billion INR
CIPLA LIMITED:- CIPLA best drug seller was from GIT Drugs and second largest is their Respiratory divison
and CNS divison drugs.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories:- Omez and NISE are the top selling products.
Global generic product segment 254.1 billion indian rupees in fiscal year 2024.
8 R & D facilities.
Aurobindo Pharamceuticals
Lupin Pharmaceuticals
Abbott India
Torrent Pharmaceuticals
Zydus Cadilla
SUN 8.2
ABBOTT 6.2
CIPLA 5 AUROBINDO 4.4
MACLEODS 3.1
ZYDUS 3.9
LUPIN 3.8
Ranking in second is Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, with a $453 billion market cap.
The United States is the world's largest pharmaceutical market, with a market share of
around 44% in 2023. China is the second largest market, with a market share of around
7%. Other major players include:
Japan: The third largest market
Germany: The fourth largest market
France: The fifth largest market
United Kingdom: The sixth largest market
India: The seventh largest market
Italy: The eighth largest market
Spain: The ninth largest market
Canada: The tenth largest market