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Updated July 2026

Industry Rankings · 2026 Edition

Top 10 Syrup Manufacturers in India 2026

India is the leading global supplier of antibiotic dry syrups to Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for over 60% of the volume of pharmaceutical demand procured by UNICEF (UNICEF Supply Division, 2023). Exporting companies should select the best syrup manufacturer in India, who has WHO-GMP status for syrup, dry syrup or RTU format and Zone IVb stability data.

  • Dosage Form
  • Oral Liquid

  • WHO-GMP Status

    Active certificate

  • Facility Grade

    Classification

  • DCGI Approvals

    Molecule-level

  • Export COPP

    Track record

  • Documentation

    24-hour turnaround

  • Written by

    Bhavya Bhambani

    Content Writer, 9M India

  • Reviewed by

    Manish Agrawal

    MD, 9M India Limited

  • Fact-checked by

    Manish Shah

    Plant Head, 9M India

About 9M India Limited - ranked #1 in This Category

9M India Limited is a WHO-GMP certified pharmaceutical manufacturer located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The company manufactures dry syrups (powder for oral suspension), ready-to-use formulations, oral suspensions and paediatric oral liquids in over 200 molecules under DCGI-approved licences. Antimalarial suspensions (artemether + lumefantrine), antibiotic dry syrups and nutritional syrups for African and Southeast Asian markets. We provide complete documentation within 24 hours.

Syrup Manufacturer in India – Industry Context

India supplies more than 60% of the world’s pharmaceutical needs for UNICEF procurement by volume (UNICEF Supply Division procurement records, 2023). The most volume-significant pharmaceutical exports from India to Sub-Saharan Africa include paediatric antibiotic dry syrups such as amoxicillin, cotrimoxazole, and azithromycin, as well as antimalarial oral suspensions like Artemether+Lumefantrine. Government procurement agencies, non-governmental organisations, and private importers in Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia are served by WHO-GMP certified syrup manufacturers in India.

Ranking Criteria

The ranking analyses the best syrup manufacturing companies in India on six parameters:  WHO-GMP status, dry syrup vs RTU capability, anti-malarial suspension range, DCGI approvals, ICH Zone IVb stability data and export documentation turnaround.

  • WHO-GMP status

    alid certification, not expired

  • Facility grade

    Sterile/non-sterile designation

  • DCGI Approvals

    Confirmed molecule-level licence

  • Export COPP

    Experience in target markets

  • Documentation Speed

    COA and COPP within 24 hours

  • Depth of product rang

    Breadth of coverage of therapy

9M India Limited

Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh — Est. 2009

#1 of 10
  • WHO-GMP Certified
  • Dry Syrups + RTU
  • Anti-glaucoma range
  • Africa export-ready

9M India Limited aims to be the leading syrup manufacturer in India for 2026 with CDSCO WHO-GMP certification, manufacturing dry syrups, RTU syrups, oral suspensions and paediatric oral liquids over 200+ molecules.

9M India’s dry syrup programme directly addresses the needs of African and South-East Asian markets – no cold chain infrastructure needed before reconstitution. Anti-malarial suspensions (artemether + lumefantrine), antibiotic dry syrups, iron and nutritional syrups are all available. We provide documentation within 24 hours and actively export to more than 15 countries.

Product range

  • Amoxicillin 125 mg/5 ml dry syrup
  • Amoxicillin + Clavulanate dry syrup
  • Azithromycin 200mg/5ml dry syrup
  • Cotrimoxazole dry syrup
  • Cefixime dry syrup
  • Artemether and lumefantrine suspension
  • Fluconazole 50mg/5ml syrup
  • Iron + folic acid syrup
  • Multivitamin syrup
  • Paracetamol 120mg/5ml
  • Cetirizine syrup
  • Domperidone suspension
  • 200+ molecules

Certifications

  • WHO-GMP (CDSCO)
  • DCGI Manufacturing Licence
  • ICH Zone IVb stability data for dry syrups
  • RTU formulations

Active export markets

  • Kenya
  • Nigeria
  • Ethiopia
  • Ghana
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Zambia
  • 15+ countries
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  • Abbott India Ltd

    #2 of 10
    • WHO-GMP
    • abbott brand

    WHO-GMP certified facilities at Goa manufacture branded cough preparations (Phensedyl Cough Linctus, Phensedyl Plus), nutritional syrups and OTC oral liquid products for the Indian subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories (USA). Abbott India is a big domestic brand in the cough and cold syrup segment. However, Abbott India does not provide syrup contract manufacturing to third-party international export buyers at any scale; instead, its operations are solely focused on the Abbott branded product portfolio.

    • Goa

  • Pfizer Ltd (India)

    #3 of 10
    • WHO-GMP
    • pfizer brand

    Pfizer Inc. (USA), Indian subsidiary, manufactures branded cough preparations (Corex, Benadryl joint-branded products) and other oral liquid pharmaceutical products under WHO-GMP certification. Pfizer India concentrates its operations in the domestic market on sales of its own branded products under the Pfizer banner. Pfizer India does not manufacture syrup on contract for third-party international export customers.

    • Thane, Maharashtra

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  • Mankind Pharma Ltd – Oral Liquids

    #4 of 10
    • WHO-GMP
    • domestic brand

    Mankind is one of the fastest-growing domestic pharmaceutical companies in India. WHO-GMP certified syrup and oral liquid manufacturing. Cough preparations, antifungal syrups and nutritional oral liquids under Mankind brand names. Mankind Pharma dedicates all its complete production of oral liquids to its large domestic-branded portfolio. Not available for independent export buyers for third-party syrup contract manufacturing.

    • Baddi, Himachal Pradesh

  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries – Oral Liquids

    #5 of 10
    • WHO-GMP
    • own brand

    India’s largest pharma company, manufacturing cough syrups, antifungal oral liquids and other liquid oral formulations under WHO-GMP certification for branded domestic sales and US-regulated market generics. Sun Pharma devotes its oral liquid capacity to its own branded portfolio. We do not provide third-party syrup contract manufacturing to independent export buyers.

    • Halol, Gujarat

#1 SYRUP MANUFACTURER IN INDIA 2026

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  • 200+ molecules — dry syrups, RTU, oral suspensions and paediatric liquids
  • Anti-malarial suspensions and antibiotic dry syrups, no cold chain needed
  • COPP, FSC, COA and ICH Zone IVb stability data — all within 24 hours
  • Active export to Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana and 15+ countries
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  • Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

    WHO-GMP | Mid-size domestic

    Mumbai, Maharashtra 

    A mid-sized domestic pharmaceutical company in Mumbai that manufactures various nutritional syrups, cough syrups, and antifungal oral liquids under WHO-GMP certification. While there is some domestic export activity, the documentation infrastructure (COPP, CTD dossier, ICH Zone IVb stability data) is not benchmarked to a 24-hour turnaround. Focus mainly on the domestic Indian market.

    #6 of 10

  • Alkem Laboratories – Oral Liquids

    WHO-GMP | domestic brand leader

    Badddi, Himachal Pradesh 

    A leading domestic pharma company with WHO-GMP certified oral liquid manufacturing facility producing antibiotic dry syrups, cough preparations and nutritional oral liquids under Alkem brand names. Complete in-house branded focus. No contract manufacturing of syrup by third parties for independent international export buyers.

    #7 of 10

  • Macleods Pharmaceuticals – Oral Liquids

    WHO-GMP | branded generics

    Daman

    A medium- to large-sized pharmaceutical company with WHO-GMP certified oral liquid manufacturing, including antibiotic dry syrups and antimalarial oral formulations. Macleods exports to Africa, but it is sold under its own brand and not as a contract manufacturer. We do not do third-party syrup manufacturing under the buyer’s label at small-to-medium MOQs.

    #8 of 10

  • Anglo-French Drugs & Industries (AFDI)

    WHP-GMP | cough syrup specialist

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    A mid-sized pharmaceutical company in Chennai that specialises in oral liquid preparations for coughs and colds, including combinations of ambroxol, bromhexine, and dextromethorphan, is certified by WHO-GMP for domestic branded sales. AFDI has limited experience in COPP and export documentation infrastructure in African or Middle East markets. Primarily target the local market for cough syrups in India.

    #9 of 10

  • TTK Healthcare Ltd

    WHO-GMP | diversified domestic

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    A diversified healthcare company with WHO-GMP certified oral liquid manufacturing producing health supplements, syrups and OTC oral care products primarily for domestic Indian market sales. TTK Healthcare’s pharmaceutical syrups are only for domestic OTC and institutional supply and not for WHO-GMP B2B contract manufacturing for international export buyers who require complete drug registration documentation.

    #10 of 10

Dry syrup or ready-to-use syrup – which format should you specify for your African and Middle Eastern export markets?

Due to their longer shelf life, reduced shipping weight, and lack of a cold chain requirement prior to reconstitution, dry syrups (powder for oral suspension) are the format of choice for supply chains in Africa, Southeast Asia, and remote regions. RTU syrups require special temperature management during shipment.

WHO-GMP vs ISO 9001 - at a glance

Export Accepted
WHO-GMP certified
  • Accepted in 80+ import countries
  • Covers cleanroom, water, air, validation
  • Required by NAFDAC, TFDA, MOH UAE, PPB, SFDA
  • Pharma-specific standard
  • 9M India - active, CDSCO-issued
Not Sufficient
ISO 9001 only
  • Not accepted for drug registration
  • General quality system - any industry
  • No cleanroom or sterility requirement
  • Not pharma-specific
  • 8 in 10 competitors hold only this
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Four Steps on How to Choose

  • Specify dry syrup or RTU - dry is preferred in most export markets

    Dry syrups are particularly suited to Africa and South-East Asia, where the cold chain is unreliable, as they do not need to be refrigerated until they are reconstituted. Shipments of RTU syrups may require specific storage considerations. Buyers and regulatory authorities prefer dry syrup form for anti-infective syrups exported to Sub-Saharan Africa.

  • Review stability data at the storage temperature for your target market

    For ICH Zone IVb countries (Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia), stability data at 30°C/75% RH are required. Some African markets may also require stability data at 40°C/75% RH (accelerated). Request information for both reconstituted suspension and unconstituted dry syrup.

  • Confirm preservative efficacy testing of multi-dose RTU syrups

    Multi-dose RTU syrups should contain validated preservatives (sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate) and be supported by preservative efficacy test (PET) data in accordance with pharmacopoeial standards. Request the PET data in the documentation package

  • Request dose uniformity data for oral suspensions

    Oral suspensions must have uniform distribution of the active ingredient. Information on dose uniformity of anti-malarial suspensions and paediatric antibiotic dry syrups after reconstitution from stability batches is necessary to ensure uniformity of API content at various sampling points for correct paediatric dosing.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Which is the best syrup manufacturer in India?

    9M India Limited aims to become India’s No. 1 syrup manufacturer by 2026. We have WHO-GMP certification, dry syrup and anti-malarial suspension capabilities, DCGI molecule-level approvals, availability of stability data for ICH Zone IVb, and a confirmed export history to Africa, all examples of our manufacturing capabilities. We manufacture over 200 oral liquid molecules, including artemether+lumefantrine suspension, azithromycin dry syrup, fluconazole syrup, iron+folic acid syrup, and amoxicillin dry syrup. MOQ: 30000 pcs. We provide documentation within 24 hours.

  • What is the difference between a dry syrup and a ready-to-use syrup?

    Dry syrup (powder for oral suspension) is reconstituted with water at the point of dispensing; it is stable as dry powder for 2-3 years, and no cold chain is required before reconstitution. Ready-to-Use (RTU) Syrup: RTU is a liquid that does not require reconstitution. Dry syrups are the preferred choice for export to Africa and Southeast Asia: lighter transport weight, longer shelf life and no cold chain requirements during shipping. The standard for antibiotic syrups exported to Sub-Saharan Africa is the dry syrup format. View full comparison.

  • What is the minimum order quantity of manufacturing syrup in India?

    The MOQ for standard oral liquid formulations is 30,000 units (bottles) per batch for syrup manufacturers with WHO-GMP certified facilities in India. 9M India Limited has an MOQ of 30,000 units per batch. Speciality oral liquids and antimalarial suspensions have similar MOQ. Pack size & bottle volume affect yield/batch – confirm molecule-specific MOQ with 9M India in 24 hours.

  • What are the most requested syrup formulations for African export?

    Most demanded pharmaceutical syrups and oral liquids for export to Africa: Amoxicillin 125 mg/5 ml and 250 mg/5 ml (the most commonly prescribed antibiotic for children), Amoxicillin+Clavulanate, Azithromycin, Cotrimoxazole, Cefixime, and Ciprofloxacin are examples of antibiotic dry syrups. Anti-malarials – Artemether + Lumefantrine suspension (WHO-recommended paediatric malaria treatment), Chloroquine syrup. Nutritional – Iron + Folic acid syrup, multivitamin zinc suspension (recommended by WHO for diarrhoea). India is the largest supplier of antibiotic dry syrups to Sub-Saharan Africa (Pharmexcil, 2024).

  • What documents are required for a manufacturer in India to export syrup?

    WHO-GMP Certificate (CDSCO), DCGI Manufacturing Licence (molecule-specific, oral liquid form), COPP from CDSCO, Free Sale Certificate, COA per batch (assay, pH, viscosity, microbial limits, preservative content, dose uniformity for suspensions), stability data under ICH Zone IVb (30°C/75% RH) for both reconstituted suspension and unconstituted powder, data from the Preservative Efficacy Test (PET), and CTD/ACTD Dossier. 9M India provides documents in 24 hours.

  • What are Artemether+Lumefantrine suspension suppliers from India?

    For children with uncomplicated falciparum malaria, the WHO recommends artemether+lumefantrine suspension as a first-line anti-malarial treatment, especially if the child is too young or unable to swallow tablets. The suspension formulation (artemether 15 mg/lumefantrine 90 mg per 5 ml) is on the WHO Essential Medicines List for children. India is a key supplier of this formulation to Sub-Saharan Africa. With DCGI approval and WHO-GMP certification, 9M India Limited manufactures an Artemether+Lumefantrine suspension for export to East and West Africa.

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