India is often called the pharmacy of the world, because it makes a large share of the generic medicines used across many countries. Behind those medicines is a deep supply base of ingredients, packaging and dosage-form components, including empty hard gelatin capsules. Here is what India's position means if you are buying capsules.
The short answer
India combines a large, experienced pharmaceutical industry, skilled people, established quality standards and competitive costs. For capsule buyers, that means access to pharmacopoeial-quality capsules, a wide choice of sizes, colours and finishes, and suppliers who understand export documentation.
What makes India a pharmaceutical hub
Scale and experience
Decades of generic medicine manufacturing have built a large industry that supplies both the Indian market and many export markets.
Standards-driven quality
Manufacturers work to pharmacopoeial standards such as IP, USP and BP and to GMP, because their customers and regulators require it.
Complete supply chain
Ingredients, packaging, capsules and machinery are available locally, which shortens lead times and reduces cost.
Skilled workforce
A large pool of pharmacists, chemists and engineers supports manufacturing, quality control and development.
What this means for capsule buyers
- Quality you can verify: ask for GMP and ISO certificates and a certificate of analysis for each batch. See how to read a CoA.
- A full range: all sizes from 000 to 5, two-tone colours, printing, and metallic and pearl finishes.
- Competitive pricing for large and repeat orders.
- Export experience: suppliers who know the packing and paperwork export customers need. See how to import capsules from India.
Choosing well within a large market
A large market also means quality varies between suppliers. Judge a capsule maker on documents, consistency and service, not price alone. Our capsule supplier checklist and the article beyond the lowest price explain what to look for.
Frequently asked questions
Why is India called the pharmacy of the world?
Because Indian manufacturers produce a large share of the generic medicines used in many countries.
Are capsules made in India good quality?
Quality depends on the manufacturer. Choose a GMP and ISO certified supplier that tests to IP, USP and BP and provides a CoA for every batch.
Where is Universe Capsules located?
Universe Capsules Biotech P. Ltd. is based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Do you supply outside India?
Yes. We supply customers in India and export markets.
Sourcing capsules from India?
Tell us what you need and we will send samples and a quotation.
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