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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...
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Is Indian Healthcare Sector Ripe For Disruption?

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The healthcare industry in India is growing at a rapid pace at a CAGR of 22% since 2016. At this rate, it is expected to reach USD 372 Billion in 2022. It provides direct employment opportunities to 4.7 million people and the sector has the potential to create 2.7 million additional jobs by the year 2022. India is considered as one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets worldwide and is giving a fillip to the positive investment sentiment in this sector. Given the opportunities and significant RoI the sector is offering,  private equity funds in India  have been aggressively making its ways towards the healthcare sector. Indian healthcare industry mainly consists of hospitals, medical devices and equipment, health insurance, clinical trials, telemedicine, and medical tourism. These market segments are expected to diversify as an aging population with a growing middle class increasingly favors preventative healthcare. Besides, the rising number of lifestyle-related disea...
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Indian Healthcare Sector: An Attractive Destination For Private Equity Investment

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The Indian healthcare sector plays a major role in the Indian economy in terms of revenue and employment. The sector has been growing at a CAGR of 22% since 2016, generating employment for 4.7 million people directly. Further, the sector can generate 2.7 million additional jobs in India between 2017-22 -- over 500,000 new jobs per year. There are several factors behind the growth of the Indian healthcare sector such as the aging population, a growing middle class, the rising proportion of lifestyle diseases, increased importance on public-private partnerships, and fast adoption of digital technologies, including telemedicine, etc. The industry is growing at a tremendous pace attracting privateequity investment owing to its strengthening coverage, services, and increasing expenditure by public and private players.  ·         The hospital industry in India is witnessing a huge investor demand from both global as well as domestic investors. The ...
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