Policymakers and Global MedTech leaders converge at APACMed Forum to advance India’s role in healthcare excellence and regulatory leadership during the 2-day conference hosted in New Delhi
New Delhi, September 2025: The 11th APACMed MedTech Forum (MTF), Asia’s most influential gathering of MedTech leaders, held on Sept 16, 2025 concluded successfully in New Delhi. Marking a defining moment for India’s healthcare and innovation landscape, it was organized by the Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed). The two-day forum brought together over 500 participants, including senior government officials, global CEOs, regulators, and innovators, to position India as a global hub for MedTech innovation, manufacturing, and regulatory excellence. Themed “Swastha Bharat – A Healthier India, Together,” the event aligned with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Healthcare Vision 2030, the event marked the presence of the titans of the industry, as well as key legislators and policy makers of the country.
The forum witnessed resolute participation from key government leaders, including Shri JP Nadda, Hon’ble Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Chemicals, Shri  and Dr. V K Paul – Member – Niti Aayog graded the inaugural session. Shri Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Shri. BVR Subramanyam – CEO Niti Aayog, Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research & DG, ICMR, Smt. Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary – PSA. These architects reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating India’s MedTech journey through policy reforms, regulatory streamlining, and infrastructure development.

Shri JP Nadda remarked, “The MedTech sector is one of the key pillars of health transformation – whether through diagnostics, advanced devices, digital health or AI driven solutions – MedTech has the power to make healthcare more accessible, efficient and affordable for all citizens. The MedTech Forum 2025 is closely aligned with the hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.”

Global MedTech leaders, including Mr. Kevin Lobo (Chairman & CEO, Stryker), Mr. Gary S. Guthart (CEO, Intuitive Surgical), and Ms. Katarzyna Mazur-Hofsäß (CEO, Fresenius Medical Care), emphasized India’s strategic importance as a priority market for innovation and investment. Discussions explored India’s evolution from a cost-effective manufacturing hub to a global leader in high-value innovation, supported by its vibrant startup ecosystem, advanced R&D capabilities, and robust talent pool.
Smt. Anupriya Patel, MoS, added, “We are here to say to every CEO, every entrepreneur, every startup, every innovator, every healthcare leader who’s travelled here that you’re not just a business partner. You are co-architects in shaping a healthier future for this entire region. And India offers an unparalleled scale. It offers incredible diversity, world class talent and enabling policy environment which actively nurtures breakthrough innovations.”
Dr. Vinod K Paul: Member, Health, NITI Aayog | Government of India, “For us, as a part and parcel of the vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, we need growth, we need wealth creation and we need impact on the society at large, and you (APACMed) are the channels (to achieve this)”
Mr. John Collings, Chairman of APACMed and President, Asia Pacific, Stryker, noted, “At APACMed, our purpose is to advance standards of care, and we do this by creating a unified voice which allows us to engage with policymakers, to harmonise regulatory standards, to increase market access. We also invest in capability building and education, working with local authorities to build the skills that they need.”
A key highlight was the Regulators Forum, which convened leaders from across the Asia Pacific to discuss how regulatory agility can drive innovation in emerging technologies like AI, digital health, and personalized medicine. Leadership dialogues also focused on India’s transition from import dependency to self-reliance, with discussions on scaling advanced manufacturing, fostering innovation, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare technologies. The forum underscored India’s ambition to achieve a $50 billion MedTech market by 2030, driven by initiatives like the National Medical Device Policy and Production Linked Incentive schemes.
The success of the 11th MedTech Forum cements India’s position as a priority market for global MedTech leaders. With strong government backing, a vibrant innovation ecosystem, and a commitment to regulatory excellence, India Inc. is poised to lead the next wave of MedTech innovation. The focus going forward will be on strengthening India’s manufacturing capabilities, fostering cross-border collaborations, and building a globally competitive workforce to drive innovation and ensure equitable healthcare access for all. The forum’s outcomes are expected to catalyse partnerships and policy shifts that will shape the future of healthcare in the region and beyond.
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