Pharmaceuticals & Medicines in India

6,271 active registered companies. Avg capital ₹88.8L (last 10 yrs). Registrations up +970.3% in 3 years.

Companies
6,271
Avg Capital (10yr)
₹88.8L
Under ₹5L
81.1%
3yr Growth
+970.3%
New (3 yrs)
5,512

Registration Trend

new companies per year
35
2015
36
2016
35
2017
61
2018
101
2019
160
2020
204
2021
219
2022
2,052
2023
2,290
2024
1,040
2025

Top Districts

1New DelhiDelhi (DL)555
2HyderabadTelangana (TG)434
3Mumbai SuburbanMaharashtra (MH)359
4PuneMaharashtra (MH)319
5AhmedabadGujarat (GJ)314
6Bangalore UrbanKarnataka (KA)203
7GhaziabadUttar Pradesh (UP)188
8LucknowUttar Pradesh (UP)130

Capital Distribution

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Pharmaceuticals & Medicines companies are there in India?

As of 2025, there are 6,271 active registered Pharmaceuticals & Medicines companies in India according to MCA registry.

Which state has the most Pharmaceuticals & Medicines companies?

Maharashtra (MH) leads with 1,140 companies, followed by Uttar Pradesh (UP) (804) and Gujarat (GJ) (634).

How much capital do you need to start a Pharmaceuticals & Medicines business?

The average paid-up capital for Pharmaceuticals & Medicines companies registered in the last 10 years is ₹88.8L. 5,049 companies (81.1%) started with under ₹5 Lakhs.

Are Pharmaceuticals & Medicines businesses growing in India?

Yes. New registrations grew +970.3% over the last 3 years, with 5,512 new companies registered since 2025.

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