New Delhi, September 16, 2025: The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) has submitted recommendations to the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister and GST Council Chairperson, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking balance GST reforms. AiMeD said the proposed reforms will help reduce healthcare costs for consumers. They
New Delhi: The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) cautioned that changing GST rates for medical devices could impact domestic competitiveness if not carefully managed. Most devices now have a 12% GST, while inputs are taxed at 18%, causing an inverted duty structure and
Domestic manufacturers welcome greater market access, urge careful monitoring of import dynamics and regulatory alignment India’s medical device manufacturers have voiced their support for the proposed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), citing expanded opportunities for global collaboration and technology transfer. However, industry stakeholders also stressed the
Indian manufacturers urge for stricter scrutiny, citing data privacy, quality, and national security concerns India’s domestic medical technology (MedTech) manufacturers have raised serious alarms regarding the increasing penetration of Chinese medical devices in the Indian healthcare ecosystem, flagging major concerns about national security, data privacy, and
JATIN MAHAJAN Secretary, Association of Diagnostics Manufacturers of India (ADMI) The perception that imported products are superior to Indian-made ones is deeply ingrained in the Indian psyche, rooted more in legacy and sentiment than in objective reality. However, this perception is increasingly outdated. India has made significant
In what can only be described as a transformative turning point for India’s medical technology sector, India Health 2025, hosted by Informa Markets at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, has emerged as more than just a healthcare exhibition — it is a testament to India's medtech
The second edition of the India Health Exhibition 2025, organised by Informa Markets in India, was inaugurated today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, highlighting the rising demand and immense potential in this sector. The three-day event, which concludes on 13th July 2025, returns with renewed
The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) praised the Government of India for progressive reforms in public procurement and the robust judicial support that ensures the reiteration of the country's commitment to Atmanirbharta in healthcare which became a national imperative post Covid . With
Rajiv Nath, Forum Coordinator of AiMeD on UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). While this a path breaking initiative, FTAs in past have been detrimental to medical devices sector and only made us more important dependent and less Atmaribhar - we had explained our concerns to Department
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,
