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Manufacturing of Soft Gelatin Capsules - With many years of expertise and significant achievements in the pharmaceutical industry, Lifevision Chandigarh is an ISO-certified pharmaceutical company. The pharmaceutical industry is expanding at an exponential rate. Lifevision Chandigarh provides the highest quality Manufacturing of Soft Gelatin Capsules services to clients at affordable prices. Since then, Lifevision Chandigarh has developed a wide selection of domestically and internationally approved medical supplies, making us the top softgel capsule manufacturer in India.
Being the top ISO-certified Manufacturing of Soft Gelatin Capsules in India, we strive to provide a high-quality, FDA-approved pharmaceutical line to our partners so that they can build successful businesses for themselves. We have assembled a group of experts which enables us to work efficiently without any hindrance. We have robust and well-developed quality control and quality assurance processes that enable us to provide more efficient and better medicines to our associates. The business is adaptive enough to integrate seamlessly into the supply chain for the happiness of our customers.
Soft gelatin capsules market size was USD 9.3 billion in 2024 and anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 7.2% to achieve a valuation of USD 18.4 billion by 2034.
Exponential growth within the market is due to rising demand for health supplements, enhanced bioavailability, and consumer-oriented dosage preferences among pharmaceutical companies.
Source: Global Market Insights
In India, soft gelatin capsules form one of the most rapidly growing dosage forms in the pharmaceutical sector. India exports softgel formulations to the USA and Europe countries under the Government of India's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the pharmaceutical sector. Setting up a mid-level softgel production plant in India would cost around ₹15 crore to ₹40 crore, which is much lesser than the equivalent factory setup in the USA or Europe countries.
Important market statistics:
• Gelatin-based softgels make up 85%+ share of global softgel products by type
• Health supplements form the biggest market share by application
• Asia-Pacific holds 30%+ of global sales volume of softgel formulations
• India manufactures 20% of global generic drugs
• North America holds a market share of 35.6% in 2025
An outer gelatin shell that is hermetically sealed around a liquid or semi-solid drug in unit dosage forms the soft gelatin capsule. Soft Gelatin Capsules are a completely sealed dosage form that cannot be opened without destroying the capsule. Medications are commercially available, including cyclosporine, diclomycin, chlorotriene, digoxin, vitamin A, vitamin E, and chloral hydrate in soft capsule form.
The manufacture of soft gelatin capsules is different from the manufacture of hard gelatin capsules, so we take into account a variety of factors. We have kept in mind the foremost considerations while producing high-quality Soft Gelatin Capsules at our facilities as we are the top Manufacturing of Soft Gelatin Capsulesin India. To maintain high-quality output we have taken these steps;
Equipment Speed - The production efficiency of the manufacturing process is governed by the speed of our machinery. We have established a team of professionals in our company which helps us to work effectively keeping in mind that our production is still to be handled by our personnel. This helps us maintain the speed of our equipment for faster production.
Hi-Tech Equipment - We are aware of the importance of machinery in determining the quality of pharmaceuticals, and consequently, we have a robust infrastructure for the production of high-quality pharmaceuticals installed at our manufacturing facilities.
Soft Gelatin Process - Making soft gelatin capsules seems to be a difficult process as it needs to be done carefully and in a clean environment. Since the drug already contains a high amount of moisture, improper temperature management can reduce product quality and make softgel capsules excessively sticky.
| Parameter | Soft Gelatin Capsules | Hard Gelatin Capsules |
| Shell construction | One-piece and hermetically sealed | Two-piece (cap + body) |
| Fill type | Liquid, semi-solid, suspension, oils | Dry powder, granules, pellets |
| Plasticizer ratio (gelatin) | 0.8:1 | 0.4:1 |
| Bioavailability | Higher (rapid dissolution) | Standard |
| Moisture content | 6 to 10% | 12 to 16% |
| Best For | Fat-soluble vitamins, oils, herbal extracts | Antibiotics, dry APIs |
| Cost of manufacturing | Higher (specialized equipment) | Lower |
| Tamper evidence | Self-sealing and high tamper resistance | Requires banding or sealing |
The gelatin shell is basically the core component of every soft gel capsule. Only high-quality raw materials of pharmaceutical grade are used at Lifevision Chandigarh to manufacture the gel shells.
| Ingredient | Function | Typical Quantity |
| Gelatin (Pharmaceutical Grade) | Primary shell-forming agent from hydrolyzed collagen | 40 to 50% of shell mass |
| Glycerin / Sorbitol (Plasticizer) | Keeps shell flexible and elastic, also prevents brittleness | 20 to 30% of shell mass |
| Purified Water | Dissolves gelatin and evaporates during drying | Remainder (~30%) |
| Colorants (FDA/FSSAI approved) | Visual identification and product differentiation | As required |
| Opacifying Agent (Titanium Dioxide) | Protects light-sensitive APIs and hides fill color | Optional, per formulation |
| Preservatives (Parabens) | Prevent microbial contamination during production | Trace amounts; GMP-compliant |
The production of soft gelatin capsules can be done using four methods. The Lifevision Chandigarh factory mainly uses the rotary die technique as the most consistent method for producing pharmaceutical and nutraceutical drugs in large numbers.
Rotary Die Method (Main Method in Lifevision Chandigarh)
The most popular industrial technique. This process involves the use of two continuously extruded sheets of gelatin that sandwich the dies. The filling material is automatically dispensed in between the ribbon just before the dies are closed to make, fill, and seal the capsule all at once. Production Capacity: 25,000 – 30,000 per hour with ±1% filling dosage.
Plate Method
The first gelatin sheet is placed over a plate having die pockets. By application of vacuum, the gelatin is forced into the pockets and the filling is made, and the capsule is sealed by putting another gelatin sheet over the previous one. Useful for small-scale production and special shapes. Slower than rotary die technique.
Reciprocating Die Method
An automated form of the plate method. In this process, reciprocating dies are used to imprint and fill capsules in a back-and-forth manner. Used for intermediate scale manufacturing and special formulas.
Accogel (Norton) Machine Method
Specific technique adopted especially for dry powder and granule fills in softgel capsules. It uses the rotary die and metering pump for filling dry and semi-dry contents. This is perfect for granular forms of herbs and nutraceuticals that can’t be dissolved in oil media.
The patient will take their medicine orally in softgel form. These capsules have a gelatin-based outer shell and a liquid inside. Gelatin, water, opacifiers, and plasticizers such as sorbitol or glycerin are all ingredients present in the softgel shell. Softgel components are used as per the industry standards, to manufacture the best softgel capsules in the market.
Being a reputed softgel capsule manufacturer in India, Lifevision Chandigarh has met all the inspection requirements including quality, packaging, efficacy, compatibility of capsules, moisture barrier, and material tolerance. Compared to other companies, it is a declaration that we pass each test with a respectable margin.
We are providing manufacturing of Soft Gelatin Capsule services in India to many pharma companies at competitive prices. The business provides the best and most efficient solutions to its partners, and it uses state-of-the-art technology and sophisticated equipment to produce the highest quality goods at competitive prices. We are recognized as the top Soft Gelatin Capsule supplier and manufacturer in India. The following features define us as the best:
Quality Assurance - As a leading Soft Gelatin Capsules manufacturing company in India, we are accredited by standardized quality measurement systems including ISO, DCGI, WHO, GMP, etc.
Timely Delivery - Associated with the best delivery network across the country. We are capable of completing all the orders within the allotted period.
Cost-Effective - Because our production facilities are located in a tax-free zone and because our products are produced using state-of-the-art methods and outputs, we are able to work more productively.
Name: Lifevision Chandigarh
Address: Plot No. 11-12, Dainik Bhaskar Building, Sector 25-D, Chandigarh- 160014, India
Phone Number: +91-9317777888
A - Lifevision Chandigarh is one of the leading Soft Gelatin Capsule Manufacturers in India. We manufacture high-quality products and are also a WHO and GMP-certified company.
A - Our MOQ for third-party soft gelatin capsule manufacturing depends on formulations and packaging. The MOQ is 50,000 capsules per formulation for nutraceutical softgel manufacturing, To get an estimate customized as per your needs, please call us at +91-8062750200.
A - It normally takes 15-30 business days for the softgel manufacturing process to be completed from formulation approval to delivery. The duration may depend upon the complexity of the formulation, drying process (takes 24-72 hours), and the batch size.
A - We are WHO-GMP certified and work according to DCGI guidelines. Softgel manufacturing processes in our company follow ISO guidelines. All our products are required to be Schedule M compliant as per Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
A - Yes. We produce vegetarian softgel capsules using either hydroxypropyl methylcellulose other than animal-sourced gelatin capsules, (HPMC) or starch shells. Vegetarian, vegan, and Jain capsules are becoming more popular among premium nutraceuticals.
A - The following materials may be encapsulated by our filling technology: Vegetable oil, Fish oil, Water miscible solvents like PEG, Propylene Glycol, LBDDS, Herbal extract, Vitamin solutions, Vitamin mixture, Semi solid suspensions, Pastes. Please note that solutions containing higher than 5% of water should not be used, as they will lead to the hydrolysis of the gelatin shells.
A - The standard soft gelatin capsules' shelf life can range from 24 to 36 months when it is stored according to the specified recommendations (temperature: 15-25°С, humidity: 40-60%). Stability test results are available.
We have been widely appreciated by our clients as dependable business partner, which can guide them in the consumer markets with expertise and tenacity.
PLOT NO 11-12, DANIK BHASKAR BUILDING,
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