In a significant policy development, the Government of Gujarat has reversed its earlier decision to exempt stents from the purview of central pricing regulation under the Clinical Establishments Act. This comes after broad-based feedback and concern from industry stakeholders, patient advocacy groups, and healthcare experts. Simultaneously,
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Indian medical device industry, former U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 26% reciprocal tariff on medical device exports from India. This decision, aimed at correcting perceived trade imbalances and promoting domestic manufacturing in the U.S.,
The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) has raised strong objections to a recent notification issued on March 10, 2025, by the Commissionerate of Health, Medical Services & Medical Education, Government of Gujarat. The notification sets an unjust reimbursement structure, allocating ₹25,000 for USFDA-approved
Calls for Policy Reforms to Curb Unfair Import Practices and Boost Make-in-India Initiative in Medical Devices Sector The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD), representing domestic manufacturers, has called upon the government to impose safeguard duties on imported medical devices to protect India’s burgeoning medical
The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) today emphasized the need for the Indian government to revisit tariff structures considering the ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare security in India and address potential challenges arising from global health crises. In a statement, AiMeD expressed concern over
In the pursuit of accessible and cost-effective healthcare, refurbished medical devices have emerged as a pivotal component in India's medical infrastructure. By providing high-quality equipment at reduced costs, these devices are instrumental in bridging the healthcare gap, particularly in underserved regions. The Role of Refurbished Medical
The Indian medical device industry is set to undergo significant transformation as regulatory authorities introduce a new classification system aimed at simplifying approval processes. This initiative is expected to enhance efficiency, reduce time-to-market for medical devices, and bolster the growth of the healthcare sector. The Central
Medical devices exports growth exceeds imports, govt move will prove to be shot-in-the-arm The Rs 500 crore MedTech scheme announced by the government on Friday will help the domestic players in the medical equipment industry to restart manufacturing and even become exporters. They had become
By Rajiv Nath, Forum Coordinator, Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD), New Delhi. The potential of the Indian medical devices industry is immense. With the implementation of enabling measures such as streamlining regulations, achieving self-reliance in domestic production and global competitiveness is very much within our
350+ Exhibitors from 16 countries set to showcase the best of healthcare technologies and equipment to 15,000+ attendees Indian healthcare landscape is witnessing dynamic changes, driven by a combination of technological advancements, policy reforms, and evolving healthcare needs. Innovations such as telemedicine and digital health solutions
