India Pharmaceutical Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The pharmaceutical market in India is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 63,747.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.1% is expected of India pharmaceutical market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$39,824.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$63,747.4
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
8.1%
Report Coverage
India

India pharmaceutical market highlights

  • The India pharmaceutical market generated a revenue of USD 39,824.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 63,747.4 million by 2030.
  • The India market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, conventional drugs (small molecules) was the largest revenue generating molecule in 2024.
  • Biologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules) is the most lucrative molecule segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Pharmaceutical market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 39,824.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 63,747.4 million
Growth rate8.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentConventional drugs (small molecules)
Fastest growing segmentBiologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules)
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBiologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules), Conventional Drugs (Small Molecules)
Key market players worldwideMerck & Co Inc, Roche Holding AG, Novartis AG ADR, AbbVie Inc, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer Inc, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, Sanofi SA, GSK PLC, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, India accounted for 2.4% of the global pharmaceutical market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China pharmaceutical market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 63,747.4 million by 2030.

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Conventional drugs (small molecules) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 58.7% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the India pharmaceutical market based on biologics & biosimilars (large molecules), conventional drugs (small molecules) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


India's pharmaceutical industry has solidified its position as the "Pharmacy of the World," playing a crucial role in supplying vaccines, essential medicines, and medical supplies globally, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The sector has demonstrated strong innovation capabilities and remains an integral part of the global pharmaceutical value chain. India’s pharmaceutical exports have seen consistent growth, increasing by 8.36% from USD 2.13 billion in July 2023 to USD 2.31 billion in July 2024. Over the past decade, exports have surged from USD 15.07 billion in 2013-14 to USD 27.85 billion in FY 2023-24. 

Ranking third globally in pharmaceutical production by volume, India exports to nearly 200 countries, with the U.S., Belgium, South Africa, the U.K., and Brazil as top destinations. With a projected 10-12% growth rate, the sector is expected to reach USD 100 billion by 2025, driven by a strong domestic manufacturing base and a growing demand for affordable medicines worldwide.

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India pharmaceutical market size, by molecule, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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