Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) have become a vital part of the global healthcare ecosystem by helping pharmaceutical companies deliver new drugs to market in an efficient manner. CDMOs encompass all aspects of drug development from early stage formulation and analytical testing through to commercial scale manufacture and packaging. With a CDMO partner, pharmaceutical companies can focus on research, innovation, and marketing new drug processes - leaving the complicated manufacturing and regulatory procedures to another expert partner.
The global pharmaceutical CDMO market is continuing to grow rapidly, as drug companies are choosing to outsource development and manufacturing to specialists rather than building it out internally. According to recent reports, the market was around US $160-170 billion in 2025 and is projected to be between US $280-315 billion by 2034, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5-7 percent. CDMOs provide flexible, scalable, and cost-effective options for small and mid-sized companies that do not have manufacturing infrastructure. CDMOs can also assist large pharmaceutical companies with capacity constraints and adapting to changing market demands. Advanced technologies, including continuous manufacturing and biologics, further enhance the capacity of CDMOs to deliver high-quality products faster and with a high degree of precision.
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 | Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals | The firm provides comprehensive manufacturing solutions across pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and APIs, delivering high-quality, safe, and effective products through innovation, precision, and scientific excellence |
 | Chemveda Life Sciences | The company provides specialized CRO and CDMO services, offering end-to-end chemistry solutions from discovery and process R&D to large-scale manufacturing, ensuring quality, safety, and cost-efficient innovatio |
 | Dosage LifeSciences | Specializes in CRDO and CDMO services, offering expertise in formulation development, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, sustainable manufacturing, global partnerships, and AI-driven pharmaceutical innovation |
 | Jubilant Pharmova | Offering radiopharmaceuticals, allergy immunotherapy, sterile injectables, drug discovery, and API manufacturing, supported by state-of-the-art research centers and facilities in regulated markets |
 | Kemwell Biopharma | Provides a biologics CDMO that delivers comprehensive drug substance and product development, cGMP manufacturing, and solutions that comply with global regulatory standards for monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, and fusion proteins |
 | Kimia Biosciences | The firm provides end-to-end CDMO solutions specializing in API, KSM, and intermediate development, with expertise in R&D, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and scalable manufacturing |
 | Laurus Labs | The company provides research-driven pharmaceutical CDMO solutions, specializing in API development, manufacturing, biotechnology, and regulatory compliance, while emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and global healthcare advancement |
 | Piramal Pharma | The firm is committed to enhancing patient and consumer well-being by delivering high-quality products and services, fostering community welfare, employee growth, stakeholder trust, and environmental responsibility |
 | Syngene International | Specializes in contract research, development, and manufacturing services, offering expertise in drug discovery, process development, biologics, clinical research, regulatory compliance, and sustainable pharmaceutical innovation |
 | VeroChrom Pharmatech | The company offers specialized CDMO services for complex formulations like inhalation, ophthalmic, topical, and injectables, providing end-to-end R&D, regulatory, and sustainable pharmaceutical innovation support |
