As of November 14, 2024, India has 165,926 pharmacies, marking a 5.10% increase compared to 2023. Among these, 159,040 (95.85%) are single-owner operations, while 6,886 (4.15%) are affiliated with larger brands. The states with the highest number of pharmacies are Uttar Pradesh with 25,269, Maharashtra with 21,005, and West Bengal with 13,458. The average age of pharmacies in India is approximately 4 years and 1 month.