Indian Pharma

India's pharmaceutical industry is stepping into 2026, marking the beginning of a critical five-year period to build the required ecosystem to establish itself as an innovation hub in its bid to become a USD 500 billion sector by 2047, amid near-term challenges of tariff fluctuations and global trade realignments. The predominantly generic medicines-driven domestic drug industry, which has grown from USD 3 billion to USD 60 billion in size over the past 25 years, is shifting towards innovation in next-generation drugs. At the same time, it will also seek to capitalise on the opportunity to capture drugs worth over USD 300 billion that are set to lose exclusivity over the next seven years. "Today, Indian pharma stands at a defining moment and the next 25 years will be shaped by innovation, quality, and access," Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance Secretary General Sudarshan Jain said. The innovation agenda has gained notable momentum among the domestic players, he noted. "From 2026 onwa

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The Indian Pharma Market grew 8.7% in August 2025, with the cardiac, anti-diabetic, and anti-neoplastic segments driving growth. Sun Pharma maintained its leadership position

Analysts say Indian pharma firms will increase focus on non-US exports and the domestic market as US tariff threats persist, with firms exploring offshore manufacturing options

Ind-Ra said US tariffs may cause only short-term pricing impact for Indian pharma as firms remain fortified by diversification, strong balance sheets, and global market positioning

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Shift is expected to drive a sharp increase in generic drug launches, positioning Indian drugmakers for strong growth

Indian pharma market grew 7.2% in May with strong performance in chronic therapies such as cardiac and anti-infectives, along with gains from price hikes and new launches

The official said industry has raised regulatory hurdles and high cost of certification among other issues in the US as primary obstacles to increasing exports to the US

Trump's executive order, dated May 12, seeks to establish a mechanism through which American patients can buy their drugs directly from the manufacturers

Poly Medicure, a leading medical device company with a dominant position in India's medical consumables market, rallied 5 per cent to ₹2,922 on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade.

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Among them, the cardiac, gastrointestinal, and antidiabetic therapies saw high value growth of 9.5 per cent, 9.6 per cent, and 6 per cent, respectively

India has also surpassed the US in the number of FDA-registered generic manufacturing sites

Indian biosimilar exports, presently valued at $0.8 billion, are expected to grow fivefold to $4.2 billion by 2030 and reach $30-35 billion by 2047

As technological advancements like AI, machine learning and precision medicine revolutionise drug discovery, manufacturing and patient care, Indian pharmaceutical industry is set for a 'profound transformation' in 2025 with innovation, wider global access and improvement in quality becoming key themes for the future. The industry, which is expected to grow nearly two-fold to around USD 130 billion in size by 2030, is looking to take advantage of conducive policies, demographic and digital talent, in making India play a pivotal role in advancing global health for all. Currently accounting for around 20 per cent of the overall generic drug sales globally, the Indian pharma industry is focussing on research excellence and innovation in order to position the country as a global hub for high-quality, affordable pharmaceuticals. "The Indian pharma market is expected to move up to USD 120-130 billion by 2030 from the current size of USD 58 billion. Initiatives in terms of quality, innovati

He stated that the Indian meditech industry also exported more than the country imported in the surgical and consumable space

Every year on September 25, 2023, World Pharmacist Day is observed as a special day to honour and acknowledge pharmacists for their enormous contributions to enhancing world health