Pharma turnkey companies and project consultancy firms play a vital role in the fast-paced growth and modernization of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences industries. In India, this sector has shown tremendous growth due to growth in domestic demand, opportunities in global outsourcing, the industry’s regulatory compliance, quality, and innovation initiatives. These companies offer end-to-end solutions, including concept development, design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning and validation of GMP-compliant facilities.

With India being a key hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing and exports, the demand for reliable turnkey partners is increasing. The driving forces behind this growth include the proliferation of API and formulation plants, vaccine and biopharma facilities, and specialized centre of excellence and capabilities in oncology, biosimilars, and high-potency manufacturing. Furthermore, the Indian government along with several states have been supportive and aligned with the sector’s growth through initiatives such as, "Make in India" and their Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, which are fuelling investments into the sector, expanding greenfield and brownfield pharma infrastructure development.

Pharma turnkey contractors are beginning to adjust to changing industry requirements in the face of industry disruptions by employing...