India's pharma and healthcare sectors maintain investment appeal despite volume decline

8 November 2023

The Indian pharma and healthcare sector has witnessed a 298% jump in deals during the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year.

Despite a 32% decline in deal volumes, with 26 deals amounting to $2.7 billion, the surge in deal values was notable. This surge was primarily driven by two high-value transactions exceeding $650 million each and four deals valued at over $100 million each.

Investments in India have continued to focus on the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) segments within the life sciences and single specialty areas in healthcare. The API segment in life sciences, in particular, has consistently garnered interest.

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