India's Pharma Exports Rise to $31.12 Billion; Maharashtra Contributes 19%
India's pharmaceutical exports grew from USD 15.43 billion in 2014-15 to USD 31.12 billion in 2025-26, with Maharashtra contributing about 19%, rising from USD 4.48 billion to USD 5.94 billion in the same period. Key districts include Pune, Mumbai, and Nashik. The government supports the sector through schemes like PLI and Biopharma SHAKTI. Additionally, exports from special economic zones increased 11.8% year-on-year to Rs 16.36 lakh crore in 2025-26, with Gujarat leading, followed by Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 50%, Right 50%). Overall sentiment is positive (71/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, news18, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 4 Aug, 08:36 am. Other outlets followed.