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Why Private Equity Funds Are Key to India’s Healthcare Growth Story?

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  India’s healthcare sector is at a crossroads — caught between soaring demand and limited infrastructure. Urban hospitals are bursting at the seams, while rural regions still struggle with basic access to care. Amid these challenges, one powerful force is quietly but steadily reshaping the system: private equity funds .   In recent years, India has witnessed a surge in healthcare innovation — from telemedicine platforms and diagnostics startups to multi-specialty hospital chains. But innovation needs more than just good ideas; it needs capital, strategic direction, and long-term vision. That’s exactly where private equity investment in India has stepped in — and is now driving real, measurable impact.   Let’s explore why equity investment in India , especially through PE firms, has become the backbone of the country’s healthcare transformation.     The Rising Demand Meets Infrastructure Gaps   India is home to over 1.4 billion people, but the ratio of...

Despite Sluggish Economic Situation, Private Equity Firms in India Invested Heavily in Healthcare Sector

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Private equity firms and venture capitalists invested heavily in healthcare and healthcare technology companies in the year 2019. According to available data, investment grew by 16.3 percent in 2019 to $3.62 billion. Most of these investments were in the healthcare domain. The investment is still taking place despite the economic slowdown, and it is continuing to remain the same in 2020 also. Healthcare tech companies have been the major beneficiaries of these surge in investments with 55 deals worth $2.12 billion. This was double the deal signed in the year 2018. One thing to notice here is that this surge is despite an economic slowdown in the country. According to industry experts, the healthcare sector is unaffected due to economic sluggishness because healthcare is a necessity. Hence, top private equity firms in India and venture capitalists will continue to invest their money into the Indian healthcare system.  India is home to 1.3 billion people and ther...