India's bioeconomy hits $195.3 billion in 2025: Here's how
India's bioeconomy just reached $195.3 billion in 2025, up 18% from 2024, when it was valued at $166 billion.
Now making up nearly 5% of the country's gross domestic product, the sector covers everything from biopharma to sustainable agriculture.
GLP-1 drugs, ethanol blending, and greener manufacturing
Big moves like blending 20% ethanol into gasoline, rising demand for GLP-1 drugs, and new Global Capability Centers (creating over 300,000 jobs) are driving growth.
Biosolutions using enzymes and microbes are also making waves, especially with policies pushing for greener manufacturing.
Biotech scene buzzing with activity
Thanks to BIRAC's support (BIRAC enabled more than ₹4,200 crore in funding support across over 15 lakh startups, entrepreneurs, companies and innovators), India's biotech scene is buzzing.
BIRAC has supported the development of more than 900 products; the source does not provide verifiable registered-startup counts for 2024-2025.
What's next for India?
India isn't slowing down: it's aiming for a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030 and hopes to hit the trillion-dollar mark by 2047.
With major funding lined up for research and innovation, even bigger milestones could be on the horizon.