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The vaccines segment in the Indian pharmaceutical market continued its steady upward trajectory in December 2025, supported by predictable birth cohorts, rising adult immunization awareness, and a growing emphasis on preventive healthcare. Despite no major new molecule or combination launches in the last two years, the category demonstrated resilience, underlining the structural strength of prophylactic therapies in India's evolving healthcare landscape.

In value terms, the vaccines market clocked total sales of Rs 2,313 crore, registering a 17 per cent year-on-year value growth, driven primarily by 10 per cent volume growth and a 5 per cent price increase, while new product contribution remai...