Companies
Pharma Production
Vaccine Production
Mr. Sarvesh Singh
Director & CEO,
Telangana Life Sciences,
Government of Telangana
Industry outlook, Opportunity in Telangana
India
India is the world’s 3rd-largest pharmaceutical industry by volume and 11th-largest by value, with a domestic market size of USD 60 billion projected to reach USD 130 billion by 2030. India accounts for nearly 20% of global generic medicine supply and is among the world’s leading vaccine producers, supplying nearly 60% of UNICEF’s vaccine demand and meeting a significant share of global vaccine requirements.
Pharmaceutical exports reached USD 30.5 billion in FY25, with exports to 191 countries worldwide, of which nearly 50% are directed to highly regulated markets such as the United States and Europe. India also hosts the highest number of USFDA-approved manufacturing plants outside the United States, reinforcing global confidence in the quality and reliability of Indian pharmaceuticals.
Telangana
Telangana has emerged as one of India’s leading life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs, contributing nearly 40% of the country’s pharmaceutical production and accounting for one-third of global vaccine production. Home to over 2,000 life sciences companies and more than 269 USFDA-approved manufacturing facilities, Hyderabad is widely recognized as the Life Sciences Capital of India.
The state has attracted over ₹80,000 crore in life sciences investments over the past two years and continues to strengthen its position through world-class R&D infrastructure, Genome Valley, strong talent availability, and a progressive policy ecosystem supported by TG-iPASS with approval timelines of 15–30 days.
Vision 2030: To position Telangana among the world’s top life sciences clusters through innovation-driven and tech-enabled growth, while building a USD 250 billion life sciences economy, generating 500,000 new jobs, and attracting USD 25 billion in investments.
MAJOR INVESTMENTS
Government Support
Skilling & Ecosystem:
- #20 incubators focused on pharma & healthcare – highest in India
- Pioneer in bulk drug manufacturing exports since the 1970s
- National Centres of Excellence – IICT; CCMB; CDFD; NIN; DRILS
- Premier industry-focused institutions – UoH; NIPER; NALSAR; ISB Hyderabad
Telangana Next | Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026-30
Industry Speaks
Investable Projects
Genome Valley
Ranked #1 among Life Sciences Hotspots in India (Cerestra & KPMG Report)
Ranked #7 among Global Life Sciences Hubs (CBRE Global Life Sciences Atlas 2025)
- Global Presence: A vibrant R&D cluster, home to over 200 biotech and pharmaceutical companies from 18 countries
- Vaccine Manufacturing: Hosts three of India’s largest vaccine manufacturers: Bharat Biotech, Biological E, and Indian Immunologicals
- Multinational companies: Recognised as the European hub of India, housing large pharmaceutical companies such as Novartis, Ferring, and Sandoz
- Domestic CROs: Home to India’s leading contract research organisations (CROs) such as Syngene, Sai Life Sciences, Aurigene Pharma Services, and CoHance
- Area: Spread across ~1,000 acres
- Employment: Provides jobs to more than 15,000+ skilled professionals
- Research Output: Significant contributor to India’s biotech research with numerous patents and innovative products
- Exports: Substantial contributor to India’s biotech exports, reaching markets in over 100 countries
- 1Bio (World-class Biomanufacturing Centre): India’s first common biomanufacturing facility serving as a growth-phase accelerator for emerging life sciences companies
- Start-up Support: Hosts more than 20 life sciences and med-tech incubators, the highest number of any city in India
Medical Devices Park
India’s largest dedicated facility for medical device manufacturing and R&D.
- Largest in India: Spread across 302 acres, it is the biggest dedicated Medical Devices Park in the country
- Strong Industry Base: Houses more than 55 companies with both R&D and manufacturing operations since its launch in 2017
- Strategic Location: Situated on the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road with quick access to the airport and Financial District
- Advanced Ecosystem: Supported by over 1000 precision-engineering SMEs and 6000+ plastics manufacturers capable of handling complex materials
- Testing Infrastructure: Direct access to common testing labs for EMI/EMC testing, biocompatibility, reliability checks, and rapid prototyping through T-Works
- Manufacturing Readiness: Plug-and-play infrastructure designed specifically for medical device design, testing, and scale production
- Innovation Support: Close linkage with Hyderabad’s startup ecosystem, enabling med-tech innovators to prototype, validate, and commercialize quickly
- Export Potential: Emerging as a key hub for high-quality medical devices with increasing global demand and regulatory-ready facilities
- Skilled Workforce: Supported by engineering, design, and life-sciences talent from Hyderabad’s academic institutions and vocational centers
SMT
Asia’s largest stent manufacturing facility; produces 1 Mn+ stents and 2 Mn+ balloon catheters every year
Akriti
Delivered 10 lakh eyeglasses in record time for a major state government health program
Huwel Life Sciences
Developed a COVID-19 test kit approved for commercial use by the Government of India
Promea Therapeutics
One of India’s largest IV fluids and medical bag manufacturing units with a capacity of 5 Mn bottles and bags per month
Line of Activities at the Medical Devices Park
Current Product Range
- Insulin pens
- Ophthalmic devices
- Stents
- Needles, sutures and cannula
- Orthopedic implants
- Diagnostic kits
- Wound care products
- 3D-printed medical components
- Surgical products
- Other medical and health-tech devices
Green Pharma City
- Flagship sustainable pharma and life-sciences cluster developed by the Government of Telangana
- Strategically located 25 km from Hyderabad International Airport, within the Future City project
- Built for large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing, formulations, APIs and advanced R&D operations
- Integrated green systems including zero liquid discharge, centralized waste management and energy-efficient utilities
- Designed around a Work–Live–Learn–Play model, offering a complete world-class ecosystem for companies and talent
- Master-planned infrastructure with dedicated zones for industries, residential areas, learning centres and recreation
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3rd Floor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat Rd, Central Secretariat, Khairtabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 500022
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