Chemical & Pharma

The state ranks 2nd by population and 3rd by geographical area.
As per 2011 census, Maharashtra had a population of 112 crs having a literacy rate of 82.3% and a sex ratio of 929 (Females over per thousand males).
It is one of the highly urbanized states of India having density of population as 365 (per sq. km).
Maharashtra is India’s largest state economy contributing ~15% to India’s GDP.
State is an Industrial Power House, contributing ~15.5% of India’s manufacturing, and ~15.7% of exports from the country.
Maharashtra’s logistics & infrastructure profile includes:
- 720 kms long coastline covered by 2 major (JNPT & MBPT) and 48 non-major ports
- National Highways (18,366 kms) and state highways (30,465 kms); ~99.2% of villages are connected in the state
- Railway length of ~11,631 kms capturing 9% of country’s railway network
- 4 international and 8 domestic airports are operational along with 2 upcoming airports at Navi Mumbai and Pune (Purandar)
- State ranks 2nd in terms of electricity generation installed capacity
- 2.23 MMTPA of warehousing capacity along with 1.03 MMTPA of cold storage capacity
- The state boasts 292 industrial areas, 99 co-operative industrial estates, along with dedicated sectoral parks spread over 2.5 lakh acres land. In addition, state also has dedicated wine parks, silver parks, 9 SEZs, floriculture parks, food parks, textile parks and 27 IT parks.

India

The production of major chemicals in 2023-24 is 9534 thousand MT.
Export of chemicals and chemical products (excluding pharmaceutical products and fertilizers) contributed 10% of total export in the year 2023-24.
The chemical and petrochemical (CPC) industry in India is valued at INR 14,952 billion and is projected to grow to INR 25,200 billion by 2025.
India ranks as the sixth-largest producer of chemicals globally and the fourth-largest in Asia.
The Indian chemical industry contributes 2.6% to the international chemical market and is expected to grow at 9.3% to INR 25,536 billion by 2025.
India ranks 11th globally in chemical exports (excluding pharmaceuticals).
The chemical industry contributes 2.5% to the world’s total chemical sales.
Chemical product exports account for 11.3% of India’s total exports.
India is the fourth-largest producer of agrochemicals worldwide.
The CPC industry contributes 1.21% to India’s Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2019–20.
The industry provides employment to over 2 million people.

Maharashtra

Maharashtra is one of the leading states in the chemical sector, contributing 19% of the Gross Value Added (GVA), making it the second-highest in India.
The chemical sector in Maharashtra accounts for 13.5% of the state’s industrial output.
The state employs over 3,00,000 people in the chemical industry.
Maharashtra contributes 17% to India’s total chemical exports.
The state is home to over 3,600 chemical factories.
The state’s output from the pesticides, paints, and related industries (NIC 202) is valued at INR 840 billion.
Maharashtra’s output from basic chemicals and fertilizers (NIC 201) is valued at INR 1,008 billion.

India is the 3rd largest pharmaceutical producer globally by production volume.
The country holds a 20% share in the global market for generic medicines, manufacturing 60,000 brands across 60 therapeutic categories.
India has the highest number of USFDA-compliant pharmaceutical plants outside the USA.
The country has 500 API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) manufacturers, contributing 8% to the global API market.
The total annual turnover of the pharmaceutical sector for 2023–24 was INR 4,17,345 crore, reflecting a 10% growth compared to 2022–23.
Total FDI inflows into the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors from April 2000 to March 2024 amounted to INR 1,57,087 crore.
The pharmaceutical and MediTech sectors contribute 3.8% to India’s total FDI inflows.

The state has 347 bulk drug units and 693 formulation units, forming a significant manufacturing hub.
Major pharmaceutical hubs in Maharashtra include Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, and Mumbai, creating a “Pharma Quadrilateral.”
Maharashtra contributes 14% of India’s domestic pharmaceutical production.
The state accounts for 11% of the Indian Pharma Market (IPM) and consistently achieves above-industry-average sales growth.
Maharashtra has the highest number of pharmaceutical clusters in India, with 40 clusters.
The state is home to 3,800 pharmaceutical units out of India’s total of 7,673.
The scale of pharma units in Maharashtra includes 1,374 micro, 1,092 small, 968 medium, and 407 large units.
Maharashtra is home to 935 pharmacy colleges, offering a strong educational foundation for the sector.

State Profile (common across all sectors)