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As highlighted in the India BioEconomy Report (IBER) 2026, India's BioEconomy has grown to over $195 billion, reflecting the increasing integration of biotechnology across healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing and sustainable industrial systems. As the BioEconomy grows, its contribution to the national GDP has touched a high of 4.8 per cent, from 4.2 to 4.3 per cent share in the last few years.

Also, the emergence of more than 11,855 biotechnology startups and a rapidly expanding network of incubators and research facilities demonstrates how India is steadily moving towards a bio-driven economy.

Key Policy Initiatives

Initiatives such as the BioE3 Policy - Biotechnology for Economy, Environ...