India’s nutraceutical industry has grown as more people take an interest in nutrition and preventive health. Shoppers can now choose from a wide range of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements, from multivitamins and protein powders to herbal and specialised nutrition products.
Below is a factual overview of ten nutraceutical companies active in India, listed alphabetically rather than ranked. This article is published by Excelgenics, which is included at the end.
1. Abbott (India)
Abbott says it has operated in India since 1910. Alongside its pharmaceutical business, it sells a range of nutrition products in India.
Key Products
- Ensure (adult nutrition)
- PediaSure (children’s nutrition)
- Similac (infant formula)
- Glucerna and other specialised products
Strengths
- A long-established presence in India
- A nutrition research and development centre in Bengaluru, according to the company
- A broad nutrition portfolio covering infants, children and adults
Abbott’s nutrition brands are widely sold through pharmacies in India.
2. Amway India (Nutrilite)
Nutrilite is Amway’s supplement brand and one of its top-selling brands worldwide. Amway sells Nutrilite products in India through a direct-selling model.
Market Position
The Nutrilite range includes multivitamins, minerals, plant-based concentrates, protein and other specialty nutrition products.
Strengths
- Its own farms: Amway grows some Nutrilite plant ingredients on certified-organic farms in the United States, Mexico and Brazil
- Global research and manufacturing facilities
- Sold through independent distributors in India
Nutrilite is positioned as a premium wellness brand.
3. British Biologicals
British Biologicals is a Bengaluru-based nutraceutical company that calls itself “The Protein People”.
Focus Areas
On its website, the company lists:
- Paediatric nutrition
- Diabetic nutrition
- Gynaecology nutrition
- Cardiovascular and hepatitis nutrition
- Geriatric nutrition
Strengths
- Protein supplements on sale since at least the early 2000s
- Formulations for specific groups
- Products available through pharmacy chains
4. Dabur India
Dabur began operations in 1884 as an Ayurvedic medicines company, promoted by the Burman family. Today it is a large consumer-goods company covering health care, hair care, oral care and skin care.
Product Portfolio
- Dabur Chyawanprash, one of its main healthcare brands
- Ayurvedic tonics and herbal formulations
Strengths
- A long Ayurvedic heritage, dating to 1884
- Nationwide distribution: the company reports reaching about 8.5 million retail outlets in India
- International presence in over 120 countries, according to the company
Dabur combines traditional formulations with modern packaging and scale.
5. Herbalife
Herbalife was founded in Los Angeles in 1980 by Mark Hughes and operates in India. It is best known for weight-management and sports nutrition products.
Product Portfolio
- Formula 1 meal-replacement shakes, its original product
- Protein products and bars
- Vitamins, teas and hydration products
- Personal care products
Strengths
- A long-standing focus on sports and fitness nutrition
- A global operating footprint
- A direct-selling model through independent distributors
Herbalife is a visible presence in urban wellness and fitness markets.
6. Himalaya Wellness Company
Himalaya (formerly The Himalaya Drug Company) was established in 1930 and is headquartered in Bengaluru. It is known for herbal and Ayurvedic products, including its long-running Liv.52 range.
Product Focus
- Herbal and Ayurvedic wellness products
- Nutrition products
- Personal care and baby care
- Animal health products
Strengths
- International reach: its products are reported to be sold in more than 100 countries
- A long Ayurvedic heritage
- Sold through pharmacies and general retail
Himalaya combines herbal formulations with modern manufacturing.
7. Patanjali Ayurved
Patanjali Ayurved was founded in 2006 by Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna and is headquartered in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
Product Range
- Ayurvedic medicines and herbal products
- Food products
- Personal care and cosmetics
Strengths
- A broad Ayurveda-based range
- A wide range across health, food and personal care
- A large domestic consumer business
Patanjali has made Ayurveda-based products widely available to Indian consumers.
8. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (Consumer Healthcare)
Sun Pharma Consumer Healthcare is a division of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Its flagship brand is Revital H, a multivitamin product containing ginseng, vitamins and minerals.
Product Focus
- Multivitamin and mineral supplements
- Other consumer-health brands
Strengths
- Backed by a large pharmaceutical company
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
- A well-known multivitamin brand
9. Zydus Wellness
Zydus Wellness is a consumer wellness company whose brands span nutrition, food and personal care.
Product Segments
- Nutritional drinks: Complan
- Energy and hydration: Glucon-D
- Sugar substitutes: Sugar Free
- Spreads: Nutralite
- Healthy snacking: RiteBite Max Protein
- Vitamins, minerals and supplements: Weight World and MaxMedix, through UK-based Comfort Click, which it acquired in 2025
Strengths
- Established FMCG infrastructure
- Well-known consumer brands
- An international supplements business
10. Excelgenics
Excelgenics, the publisher of this article, is a newer Indian direct-to-consumer nutraceutical brand. Its products are made under an FSSAI licence and sold through its own website.
Product Range
Its range includes Magneva (magnesium bisglycinate, 350 mg elemental magnesium, with vitamin B6), Omegaco (cold-pressed flaxseed oil), CoQHealth (CoQ10 with piperine), Pureberb (berberine with fenugreek), Radia (marine collagen with hyaluronic acid) and Mobilyn (UC-II, MSM and Boswellia). Each label states the form and amount of every ingredient. Please read the safety information on each product page: for example, Magneva’s 350 mg of magnesium equals the NIH upper limit for supplemental magnesium, so it should not be combined with other magnesium supplements.
For more on choosing a magnesium product, see our Magnesium Supplements Guide; for collagen, see our Marine Collagen Supplements Guide.
The Evolving Nutraceutical Landscape in India
The market is changing in a few visible ways:
- More targeted single-nutrient products alongside traditional multivitamins
- More labels that state the amount of each ingredient
- More attention to published evidence
In India, food supplements and nutraceuticals are regulated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). They are foods, not medicines, and must not be marketed as treating or preventing disease.
Conclusion
Nutraceutical companies in India include Ayurvedic heritage brands, pharmaceutical companies with consumer-health divisions, global direct-selling businesses, FMCG groups and newer direct-to-consumer brands.
When comparing products from any company, look at the full label: the form and amount of each ingredient, the daily dose, any safety warnings and the FSSAI licence details. Supplements are not a substitute for a varied diet.
This article is for general education and is not medical advice. Food supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.
