India’s ambitious efforts to lower its reliance on medical device imports are being curbed by stringent Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme requirements and persistent infrastructure underutilization, according to a recent report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report, titled “Unlocking ‘India for the World’
India’s ambitious efforts to lower its reliance on medical device imports are being curbed by stringent Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme requirements and persistent infrastructure underutilization, according to a recent report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report, titled “Unlocking ‘India for the World’
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched the Bharat Biodesign Research and Innovation (BRAIN) programme to advance affordable, AI-driven healthcare and medtech innovation, in collaboration with Stanford Biodesign and leading global partners.Programme Overview Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the BRAIN initiative at the Ratan Tata Innovation
Healthium Medtech and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) recently launched the first cohort of the C-CAMP Healthium Innovations Program for Surgical Interventions and Medical Technologies in Bengaluru.This program is a part of the CSR initiative of Healthium Medtech. The partnership aims to
Healthium Medtech, a global medtech company focused on products in the surgical, post-surgical, advanced wound care, arthroscopy and infection prevention segments, has announced the appointment of Vinod T. Varghese as Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).Vinod is an accomplished HR leader with over 29 years
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 concernsIndia’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 MAHAJANSecretary, 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
Sahajanand Medical Technologies (SMT), a global leader in cardiovascular device innovation, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Harvinder Pal Singh, who will serve as Independent Director, and Priyanka Dhirajlal Cohen, who joins as Non-Executive Director.Harvinder Pal
Andhra Pradesh is now home to its first-ever CDSCO‑notified auditing body for medical devices. In a significant move, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) under Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India has notified KIHT Certification Services (KCS) as the state’s first
