Best Selling Medicine 
Dr. Aditya Shah
Expert In Clinical Pharmacology And Drug SafetyView moreWith the advancing periphery of global awareness among the population, the popularity of the generic pills is growing fast. People now have the idea that branded medicines and generic medicines are made of the same composition, and they have to pay extra when they go to buy some branded medicines. Therefore, they chose to buy generic medicines nowadays, especially when they are on some medication that is going to run for longer days.
This is the reason for the fast-rising generic medicine manufacturing companies. However, the matter is about advertising too. Advertising of the branded medicines is done not only on the internet or at the offline stores, but the imposition of the same is also done at the doctor’s chambers. Hence, the normal population knows very less about the generic medicine manufacturers.
The comprehensive list of dosage forms we manufacture includes:
| ➜ Tablet | ➜ Drops | ➜ Ointment | ➜ Capsule |
| ➜ Sachet | ➜ Lotion | ➜ Powder | ➜ Syrup |
So, today we will tell you about the top 6 generic medicine manufacturing companies that are most trusted throughout the globe.
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd
Sun Pharmaceuticals is the top-rated Indian company to manufacture speciality and generic medicines and market them in around 100 countries worldwide. The most popular medicines and medicinal products manufactured by the company include Absorb Powder and Revital capsules. Other than that, the company manufactures Volini, Chericof, Cardivas, Halox ES, and many other drugs for different purposes.
 | Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Revenue: Increase ₹52,578 crore (US$6.2 billion) (2025) Founded: 1983; 42 years ago |
Sun Pharmaceuticals covers a wide range of ailments, starting from diabetes to oncology, and even procures drugs for HIV. Drugs for Dermatology and ED, like Tadalafil Tablets. All the drugs that are procured by the company get approval from medicine regulatory bodies like EMA, TGA, and FDA, and the company has a wide market in the US, the UK, and Australia.
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Another top company to manufacture generic medicines is Ajanta Pharma Ltd, having its manufacturing units established in India. The company has a wide range of products covering cardiac disorders, ophthalmology, infections, gastro, gyno, dermatology, and gout. It covers around 1800 cities, where it serves around 31 million people.
 | Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Revenue: Increase ₹4,648 crore (US$550 million) (2025) Founded: 1973; 52 years ago |
Ajanta Pharma Ltd has online collaborating companies to deliver its products to different parts of India and abroad. Among the other nations, where the company supplies its manufactured drugs, there are the countries of Asia and the US.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd
Specialized in providing dermatology items, Dr. Reddy’s Lab produces medicines for cardiovascular treatment, oncology, and dental treatment, too. Avertz of the neurology segment and Cazat from the gastro segment are popular medicines of the brand. Usually, when procuring generic medicines, there is a wide list of items that the company manufactures.
 | Headquarters: Hyderabad, Telangana, India Revenue: ₹33,741 crore (US$4.0 billion) (2025) Founded: 1984 (41 years ago) |
The company has a tie-up with different stores, both online and offline, to market the items of their production to different corners of India and foreign nations. Among the foreign partners, there are the US, many nations of Europe, and Russia, where items of Dr. Reddy are more popular even than in India.
Zydus Lifesciences
From chemo drugs to normal cough and cold drugs, Zydus provides a wide variety of medicines for the global community of patients. With approval and a certificate from the FDA and EMA, the company has served a lot during the vaccination phase. Apart from that, the chemo drug, called Cycloxan, is a popular drug all around the globe. Apart from the medicine segment, Zydus Lifesciences has another face of popularity in terms of consumer items.
 | Headquarters: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Revenue: Increase ₹23,241 crore (US$2.7 billion) (2025) Founded: 1952 (73 years ago) |
Nycil, Glucon-D, Neutralite, and Sugar-free are some of the items that have a separate fan base in India and around the globe. Other than the most popular ones, there are Complan, Everyuth-type items that contribute to the company.
In India, the company is renowned for consumer items more than medicines. However, in the generic medicine market of the US, Zydus Lifesciences holds a share of 40%. It has a wide market in Europe too.
Intas Pharmaceuticals
Intas is a popular name in the generic medicine market, especially in the segment of poultry and pet drugs. In the segment of humans, they produce drugs related to cardiovascular treatment, gastro treatment, and even skin care items. RenoCel and MabTas are popular items procured by the Intas.
 | Headquarters: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Revenue: Decrease ₹19,667 crore (US$2.3 billion) (FY24) Founded: 1977 (48 years ago) |
The company has a big share in the Indian generic medicine market, but the biggest share it has is in Brazil and different parts of Europe. ANVISA of Brazil and the UK MHRA of Europe affiliates Intas Pharmaceuticals for the service they provide in the countries.
Cipla Ltd
Cipla is a top generic brand famous for its Asthalin in the global market. Apart from the inhalable drug, it has a wide range of items like Ciplox and Ciplar. Cipla Ltd also procures urological and Concology items for its consumers around the globe.
 | Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Revenue: Increase ₹27,548 crore (US$3.3 billion) (2025) Founded: 1935 (90 years ago) |
Cipla Ltd works around the world and also in India. Among some of the countries where it works and serves, there are the US, and different nations of Europe and Africa. The company and its several items have approval from the EMA, FDA, and other regulatory bodies, making them a top-level contender in the global generic medicine market.
FAQs
Q. What Is The Basic Difference Between Branded And Generic Medicines?
To be accurate on a piece of paper, there is no difference in the composition of medicine between the two. The only difference is the brand value of the branded companies. This increases the pricing of their drugs.
Q. Are The Generic Medicines Available In The Online Stores?
You can avail the generic drugs from some of the approved and authenticated drug stores only. One of them is Powpills, who works in India, the US, several nations of Europe, and in other nations too.
Q. How To Choose A Proper Generic Medicine Manufacturer?
You can decide the same by the approval it has on its number of items. The more FDA-approved items in the product list of the procurer, the more it is trustworthy the better it is for your purchasing decision.
Q. Are Generic Medicines Available Online Without Seeking Prescription?
The matter is not about generic or branded. Matter is the composition of the drug and the effects and side effects the drug gives to the consumer. If all these are serious for any patient, they will be marked as prescription-only drugs. In such cases, wherever from you buy these items, you need to show your prescription.