analytica Lab India 2025: A Laboratory of Progress

In a landscape where precision, speed, and compliance define industrial excellence, laboratories are no longer backend operations—they are the frontline. That premise was writ large across the halls of the Jio World Convention Centre, where the Mumbai edition of analytica Lab India 2025 unfolded between April 23–25.

Built under the bold theme, “We Create Labs”, the trade fair made a clear departure from conventional trade exhibitions. Lending star power and strategic relevance to the trade fair was cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, the official face of analytica Lab India 2025. Known for his precision, agility, and strategic impact, Jadeja embodied the fair’s positioning as Fast, Focused, Future-Ready—qualities mirrored in both modern laboratories and the business momentum of the show.

Drawing a total of 6,502 business visitors from not only India but also the UAE, Sri Lanka, the United States, Japan, Singapore, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany, this edition shattered previous attendance records and strengthened its position as South Asia’s most influential laboratory technology and analytical science fair. With participation from 200+ exhibiting brands, the show was both extensive and expertly curated—ensuring depth, relevance, and opportunity.

At a time when India’s laboratory expansion is being driven by pharmaceutical R&D, food safety compliance, clinical diagnostics, and environmental testing, the fair’s end-to-end focus stood out.

Key sectors served include Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Food & Beverage Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Clinical Diagnostics and many more.

Core lab-building verticals included:

• Analytical Instrumentation

• Laboratory Furniture

• Laboratory Glassware

• Robotics, AI, and Digitalization

• Consumables & Regulatory Tech

The takeaway? If you’re setting up a lab in India—or scaling one—this is where your supply chain begins.

Running parallel to the exhibition was the three-day conference program, ‘Future Labs: Revolutionizing Analytical Testing with AI, Automation, and Next-Generation Tools’, which brought together domain experts, regulators, CTOs, and institutional planners to critically examine the transformative forces driving the evolution of laboratory science. This program was co-organized with the Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) - Mumbai Chapter, PharmaState Academy, and the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance. Key themes included digital transformation in lab operations, AI and ML in predictive diagnostics, automation-led compliance, and the emergence of modular, mobile, and smart labs. The discussions were forward-facing, with clear calls for India to embed digital agility into both public and private lab infrastructure.

Adjacent to this intellectual capital was the Software Pavilion—a curated zone that featured leading brands showcasing enterprise solutions across LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), DMS (Document Management), QMS (Quality Management Systems), and data security frameworks. It served as a command center for labs looking to digitize not just their workflows but their compliance lifecycle.

Completing the experience was the Buyer-Seller Lounge, a dedicated business zone that facilitated over 300+ high-intent, structured meetings between tech providers and institutional buyers with live capex mandates. This environment of qualified access ensured that conversations moved swiftly from inquiry to intent. In addition, pre-event roadshows engaged audiences across four key cities — Aurangabad, Pune, Daman, and Navi Mumbai — fostering successful pre-event networking. This momentum contributed significantly to attracting participants and regional visitors to the show days.

Voices from the Ground

“At analytica Lab India 2025, our endeavour was to offer a platform that supports the full journey of laboratory creation, from concept to commissioning. The positive response from the industry reinforces that there is a growing need for a specialised, sector-neutral ecosystem that fosters informed procurement and strategic collaboration. We are grateful to our partners, exhibitors, and visitors for helping realise this vision.”

— Bhupinder Singh, President (IMEA), Messe Muenchen and CEO, Messe Muenchen India

“India’s scientific infrastructure is the bedrock of its global competitiveness. analytica Lab India fosters a unique intersection of policy, innovation, and commercial access. It reflects India’s transition from passive tech consumer to active innovator. IAIA is proud to call this a home turf for the industry’s transformation.”

— Chandrahas Shetty, President, Indian Analytical Instruments Association

Exhibitor Verdict:

“From Molecule's perspective, analytica Lab India is the strategic gateway to India's expanding R&D, pharmaceutical, and clinical diagnostics sectors. We unveiled our next-generation analytical solutions here and witnessed not just curiosity but serious capital intent. The quality of technical discussions, immediate engagement on compliance pathways, and real-time pilot project interest exceeded our expectations.”

— Srikar Bommidi, Managing Director, Molecules Analytical Lab Solutions Pvt. Ltd..

“Direct interaction with scientific users and decision-makers has always been a key priority for us. analytica Lab India 2025 provided the ideal platform to engage in meaningful conversations with empowered stakeholders.

We walked away not just with qualified leads, but with active partnerships already taking shape—especially in critical sectors like pharmaceutical & clinical testing, petrochemicals, and food analysis.”

— Manabu Sakamoto, Managing Director, Shimadzu India

Buyer Testimonials:

“I oversee all R&D compliance at Microlabs, so vendor interaction is critical. analytica Lab India introduced us to many new instruments—most fully automated, AI enabled, and 21 CFR compliant. These systems can seamlessly fit into our workflows and reduce analyst error. The software solutions on display met current US FDA, EU, and MHRA requirements and were impressively user friendly. Overall, attending analytica Lab India was a valuable experience.”

— Dr. Jaideep Jadhav, Vice President – R&D Compliance & QA, Microlabs

“Today was an excellent day at analytica Lab India. We held several productive meetings with sellers and learned about both current and cutting edge technologies at booths such as Agilent, Shimadzu, LGC and Anton Paar. This platform lets us meet vendors face to face, share our requirements, and receive tailored solutions. I look forward to analytica Lab India continuing this exhibition every year.”

— Prabhune, Sr. Manager – Analytical R&D, CIPLA Ltd

analytica Lab India 2025 Mumbai edition concluded with not just sales, but with ideas exchanged, partnerships forged, and the future of scientific infrastructure shaped. The next Mumbai edition will take place from April 22-24, 2026 and promises even more dimensions—geographically, technologically, and commercially.