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India is the largest provider of generic drugs globally. Indian pharmaceutical sector supplies over 50% of global demand for various vaccines, 40% of generic demand in the US and 25% of all medicine in the UK. India enjoys an important position in the global pharmaceuticals sector. Indian pharmaceutical sector is expected to grow to US$ 100 billion, while medical device market is expected to grow US$ 25 billion by 2025. Medicine spending in India is projected to grow 9-12% over the next five years, leading India to become one of the top 10 countries in terms of medicine spending. The Indian healthcare sector is growing at a brisk pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well private players. Indian medical service consumers have become more conscious towards their healthcare upkeep. India is a land full of opportunities for Healthcare and Pharma.

Source: Indian Pharmaceuticals industry report / Indian Healthcare industry report

The Indian food industry is poised for huge growth, increasing its contribution to world food trade every year due to its immense potential for value addition, particularly within the food processing industry. Indian food and grocery market is the world’s sixth largest, with retail contributing 70% of the sales. The Indian food processing industry accounts for 32% of the country’s total food market, one of the largest industries in India and is ranked fifth in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth. Going forward, the adoption of food safety and quality assurance mechanisms such as Total Quality Management (TQM) including ISO 9000, ISO 22000, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygienic Practices (GHP) by the food processing industry will offer several benefits.

Source: Indian Agriculture and allied industries industry report

Plastics & Packaging - The Indian plastics industry offer excellent potential in terms of capacity, infrastructure, and skilled manpower. It is supported by many polymer producers, plastic process machinery and mould manufacturers in the country. Among the industry’s major strengths is the availability of raw materials in the country. These raw materials, including polypropylene, high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, and PVC, are manufactured domestically. The packaging sector is categorised into two major segments (by type)—rigid and flexible packaging. the demand for packaging for groceries, healthcare products and e-commerce transportation has increased exponentially. Packaging is now seen as a key bridge between consumers and brands to effectively communicate that hygiene is maintained, safety is prioritised and product or service quality is not being compromised.

Source: IBEF.org

India’s engineering sector has witnessed a remarkable growth over the last few years driven by increased investment in infrastructure and industrial production. The engineering sector, being closely associated with the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors, is of strategic importance to India’s economy. The engineering sector in India attracts immense interest from foreign players as it enjoys a comparative advantage in terms of manufacturing cost, technology, and innovation. India is also a prominent auto exporter and has strong export growth expectations for the near future. Two wheelers and passenger vehicles dominate the domestic Indian auto market. The automobile industry is supported by various factors such as availability of skilled labour at low cost, robust R&D centres, and low-cost steel production. The industry also provides great opportunities for investment and direct and indirect employment to skilled and unskilled labour.

Source: Indian Engineering and Capital Goods industry report / Indian Automobile industry report

The Indian Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry is a sunrise sector for the economy and is making significant strides. Proving its resilience to the world, Indian M&E industry is on the cusp of a strong phase of growth, backed by rising consumer demand and improving advertising revenue. The industry has largely been driven by increasing digitization and higher internet usage over the last decade. Growth is expected in retail advertisement on the back of several players entering the food and beverages segment, E-commerce gaining more popularity in the country, and domestic companies testing out the waters. Rural region is also a potentially profitable target.


Source: Indian Media & Entertainment Industry Report

India’s textiles industry has a capacity to produce wide variety of products suitable for different market segments, both within India and across the world. The future for the Indian textiles industry looks promising, buoyed by strong domestic consumption as well as export demand. With consumerism and disposable income on the rise, the retail sector has experienced a rapid growth in the past decade with the entry of several international players. High economic growth has resulted in higher disposable income. This has led to rise in demand for products creating a huge domestic market.

Source: Indian Textiles industry report

India has a diversified financial sector undergoing rapid expansion, both in terms of strong growth of existing financial services firms and new entities entering the market. India is expected to be the fourth largest private wealth market globally by 2028. India is today one of the most vibrant global economies on the back of robust banking and insurance sectors. The relaxation of foreign investment rules has received a positive response from the insurance sector, with many companies announcing plans to increase their stakes in joint ventures with Indian companies. With a combined push by Government and private sector, India is undoubtedly one of the world's most vibrant capital markets.

Source: Indian Financial Services industry report

Indian retail industry has emerged as one of the most dynamic and fast-paced industries due to the entry of several new players. India is the world’s fifth largest global destination in the retail space. India is expected to become the world’s fastest growing E-commerce market, driven by robust investment in the sector and rapid increase in the number of internet users. E-commerce is probably creating the biggest revolution in retail industry, and this trend is likely to continue in the years to come. Retailers should leverage digital retail channels (E-commerce), which would enable them to spend less money on real estate while reaching out to more customers in tier II and tier III cities. long-term outlook for the industry looks positive, supported by rising income, favourable demographics, entry of foreign players, and increasing urbanisation. The E-commerce industry has been directly impacting micro, small & medium enterprises (MSME) in India by providing means of financing, technology and training and has a favourable cascading effect on other industries as well.

Source: Indian Retail industry report / Indian Ecommerce Industry report

India is the sixth largest producer of chemicals globally and the third largest producer in Asia in terms of output. The country ranks third globally in the production of agro-chemicals and contributes around 16% to the global dyestuff and dye intermediates production. The chemicals sector is expected to double to US$ 300 billion by 2025, clocking an annual growth rate of 15–20%. To achieve this, the Government is working on a draft chemical policy that will focus on meeting the rising demand for chemicals and reduce imports.

Source: Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council