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Pharmaceutical &
Healthcare
The Landscape
Being the 3rd largest pharmaceuticals market stimulate economic growth and contribute to
in volume terms, India enjoys an important the well being of a nation’s people. While India
position in the global pharmaceuticals sector. has begun to find global recognition in this
Globally, over 80% of the antiretroviral drugs, sector for competitive and quality delivery,
to combat AIDS, are supplied by Indian India also needs to address its Public Health
Pharmaceutical firms. Development hub challenges. The private sector’s entry into this
for Pharmaceutical companies, including industry has brought the rigor and quality,
Biotechnology Generics. making it a vibrant force, both domestically
and internationally.
Healthcare is amongst the major sectors that
India's Pharma Industry Projections 2020
15% 5%
Growth Rate India : per annum Global : per annum
India Market Size USD 55 billion
Global Position 6th largest
Expected growth rate USD 81.3 billion (2013) USD 230 billion (2020)
17% per annum
India's Healthcare Industry
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In Pursuit of Sustainable Development