This overview on Biotechnology in India provides information on India’s share in the global market, competitive niches of the Indian biotechnology industry, alliances entered into by the players in the Indian Biotech industry, products that are manufactured by the Biotechnology Industry in India and some of the problems faced by the Indian Biotech industry. Also includes the various initiatives taken by the government, educational institutions for the growth of the Indian Biotechnology sector, the investment opportunities available in the Biotech market, leading Biotechnology associations and the major states which are strongholds of Biotechnology in India, amply illustrated with many suitable graphs and tables.