The document provides an overview of the biotechnology industry in India. It notes that the Indian biotechnology sector is expected to reach $11.6 billion by 2017, making it the 12th largest in the world. The biotechnology industry in India is dominated by the biopharma segment, which accounts for over 60% of total revenue. Karnataka is a major hub for biotechnology in India, home to over 60% of Indian biotech companies and generating 50% of the country's total biotech revenue. The industry can be divided into segments including biopharma, bioservices, bioagriculture, bioindustrial, and bioinformatics. Major companies in the Indian biotechnology sector are discussed.