
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Industry in India (2025 – 2030)
Description
Market insights:
The market for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) in India includes the sourcing of raw materials and production, research and development, and supply of APIs to pharmaceutical companies globally.
In 2023, the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) industry in India was valued at INR 1076.15 Bn. It is expected to reach INR 1826.53 Bn by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ~8.26% during the 2025 – 2030 period. India is a leading supplier of generics, driving the demand for APIs both domestically and globally. India exports around 50% of its APIs to developed markets, including the US and Europe.
The shift toward self-reliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing and the push for compliance with quality standards, such as GMP certifications, are strengthening India’s position as a global leader in API production.
Market drivers:
As nations aim to lessen dependence on China for API sourcing, India's well-established manufacturing abilities make it a significant alternative supplier globally.
As global supply chains evolve, India has ramped up its API exports, especially to high-demand regions such as the US and Europe, supporting industry expansion.
Market trends:
With international markets enforcing stricter regulations, Indian API manufacturers are focusing on quality control and compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to sustain their competitive edge.
To address changing regulatory requirements, Indian firms are investing in improved infrastructure, advanced technologies, and a skilled workforce to maintain consistent product quality and compliance.
The market for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) in India includes the sourcing of raw materials and production, research and development, and supply of APIs to pharmaceutical companies globally.
In 2023, the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) industry in India was valued at INR 1076.15 Bn. It is expected to reach INR 1826.53 Bn by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ~8.26% during the 2025 – 2030 period. India is a leading supplier of generics, driving the demand for APIs both domestically and globally. India exports around 50% of its APIs to developed markets, including the US and Europe.
The shift toward self-reliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing and the push for compliance with quality standards, such as GMP certifications, are strengthening India’s position as a global leader in API production.
Market drivers:
As nations aim to lessen dependence on China for API sourcing, India's well-established manufacturing abilities make it a significant alternative supplier globally.
As global supply chains evolve, India has ramped up its API exports, especially to high-demand regions such as the US and Europe, supporting industry expansion.
Market trends:
With international markets enforcing stricter regulations, Indian API manufacturers are focusing on quality control and compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to sustain their competitive edge.
To address changing regulatory requirements, Indian firms are investing in improved infrastructure, advanced technologies, and a skilled workforce to maintain consistent product quality and compliance.
Table of Contents
82 Pages
- Chapter 1: Executive Summary
- Chapter 2: Socio-Economic Indicators
- Chapter 3: Introduction
- 3.1. Market definition and structure
- Chapter 4: Market Overview
- 4.1. API Industry in India – An Overview
- 4.2. India's Category-wise Share of Exports (2023 – 2024)
- 4.3. Country-wise Share of Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, and Fine-chemicals Exports in India (2023 – 2024)
- 4.4. Drug and Pharmaceutical Exports’ Trend in India (in INR Bn)
- Chapter 5: Market Influencers
- 5.1. Market drivers
- 5.2. Market challenges
- Chapter 6: Market Trends
- 6.1. Key Market Trends
- Chapter 7: Government Initiatives
- 7.1. Favorable Government Initiatives
- Chapter 8: Trade Analysis
- 8.1. Trade Analysis
- Chapter 9: Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Aurobindo Pharma Limited
- Company information
- Business description
- Products/Services
- Key people
- Financial snapshot
- Key ratios
- Key financial performance indicators
- Key business segments
- Key geographic segments
- Note: Financial data and segment-wise data is available only for public companies
- 9.2. Divi's Laboratories Limited
- 9.3. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
- 9.4. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited
- 9.5. Lupin Limited
- 9.6. Novartis India Limited
- 9.7. Pfizer Limited
- 9.8. Sanofi India Limited
- 9.9. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
- 9.10. Boehringer Ingelheim India Private Limited
- Chapter 10: Recent Developments
- 10.1. Key Recent Developments
- Chapter 11: Appendix
- 11.1. About Netscribes
- 11.2. Research methodology
- 11.3. Disclaimer
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