Telangana life sciences investment growth

HYDERABAD: Telangana has gained recognition as an international hub in the life sciences sector, recording strong growth across life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical technology between December 2023 and January 2026.

Global pharma majors anchor investments in Hyderabad

The state’s life sciences ecosystem has expanded rapidly as leading global pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare companies chose Hyderabad as their investment base. Telangana Global Life Sciences is now evolving into a major global power centre, driven by integrated research, manufacturing and innovation capabilities.

Over the past two years, around 190 companies have committed to new or expansion investments in the state. These proposals account for memoranda of understanding worth about ₹73,360 crore and are expected to generate over one lakh direct and indirect jobs.

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BioAsia meet prompts review of investment momentum

Ahead of the BioAsia conference scheduled in Hyderabad on February 17 and 18, the industries department has submitted a detailed status report to the state government. The report outlines month-wise investments, employment commitments and the progress of MoUs signed by companies in the sector.

“These investments have positioned Telangana as a key node on the global life sciences map. Beyond economic growth, they strengthen employment generation, healthcare innovation and global competitiveness,” the department said. Policy stability and a pro-industry government have played a central role in attracting large-scale investments, it added.

Genome Valley, Green Pharma City drive ecosystem

The department highlighted Telangana’s integrated ecosystem, where research and development, global capability centres and manufacturing coexist. Initiatives such as Genome Valley, Green Pharma City, single-window clearances and public-private partnership models have provided clarity and confidence to investors.

Companies from the US, Japan, Germany and France, including Fortune 500 firms, have shown sustained interest in Telangana, reflecting confidence in the state’s governance framework. Demand for high-skilled jobs has risen in areas such as artificial intelligence, cell and gene therapy, biologics and digital health. Several projects are currently at different stages of execution.