TNPSC Thervupettagam

Shift in India’s Pharma and Medical Devices Sector

February 4 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 15 0
  • India’s pharmaceutical industry is sharpening its focus on complex generics, biosimilars and innovation.
  • India is a global leader in low-cost vaccine supply.
  • India currently ranks 11th globally in pharmaceutical exports by value, with a 3 per cent global share.
  • India is the Third-largest by volume globally and meets around 20% of global generics demand, with exports to 191 countries in FY25.
  • Over half of these exports are directed to highly regulated markets such as the United States and Europe.
  • Beyond generic drugs, India is also providing a majority of the world’s DPT, BCG and measles vaccines.
  • India’s medical devices sector is also rapidly becoming globally competitive, exporting to 187 countries in FY25.

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