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Private Equity Firms in India Drive Growth in Healthcare & MedTech

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  India’s healthcare sector is witnessing a major transformation, fueled by increasing investments from private equity firms in India . The country, one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets in the world, is attracting substantial capital, particularly in medical technology (MedTech). In 2024, private equity investment in India saw a shift, with funding in MedTech jumping nearly fivefold to $1.2 billion, while investments in hospitals and clinics declined significantly. This shift highlights a growing emphasis on technology, innovation, and improved healthcare infrastructure. The Rise of Private Equity in Indian Healthcare Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms are showing strong confidence in private equity India , with healthcare emerging as a key sector for investment. The number of PE/VC deals in healthcare surged from 62 in 2023 to 84 in 2024, indicating rising investor interest. However, there is a noticeable change in where the money is going. While hospi...

Opportunities for Private Equity Investors in Indian Healthcare Sector

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The Indian healthcare industry was a $61.79 billion market in FY17 and is anticipated to reach $132.84 by 2022. An increase in income level, health awareness, an increase in lifestyle disease, and easy access to insurance would be the main factors for the growth in the health sector. Thus, it can be said that this sector provides a lot of potential for investors. The Indian rural area is still under served as compared to urban areas. In recent years, the Indian government has introduced various schemes and programs to provide healthcare services to rural people. Hence, there is a huge need for capital investment in infrastructure and equipment. One way to pump funds in this area could be through private equity investment . The public healthcare system is loaded and lacks the latest facilities and technology. Lately, private equity investors such as Quadria Capital are improving the healthcare system in India through equity investment. With the increased income an...