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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...

Private Equity Investment in The Indian Healthcare Sector is Growing. Why?

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The Indian healthcare sector that includes hospitals, medical devices, health insurance, telemedicine, medical tourism, and medical equipment, is one of the largest sectors in terms of revenue and employment generation. Rising cases of lifestyle diseases, the demand for affordable healthcare, technological advancements, and penetration of health insurance are some of the key growth drivers for this sector and attracting private equity in India .  Key Points About Indian Healthcare Industry : • The healthcare market size is expected to reach $372Bn by 2022. • The hospital industry is 80 per cent of the total healthcare market, growing at a CAGR of 16-17 per cent and is set to reach $132 Bn by 2023. • The diagnostics industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.4 per cent and is set to reach $32 Bn by 2022. • The government has allowed 100 per cent FDI for all Greenfield projects under the automatic route. The healthcare industry is seeing an expansion by present hospitals in...

Private Equity Firms in India Are Accelerating Healthcare Industry

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Private equity firms in India  are growing in health care, becoming a larger source of capital. The private sector has emerged as a vibrant force in India's healthcare industry, giving it national and international repute. It accounts for almost 74% of the country’s total healthcare expenditure. The hospital industry accounts for 80 percent of the total healthcare market in India, and in the last five years has seen huge investor demand – from both global as well as domestic investors. By FY2022, India’s hospital industry is expected to reach US$132.84 billion from US$61.8 billion in FY2017, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16 to 17 percent. The Indian medical tourism market, meanwhile, is growing at 18 percent y-o-y to reach US$9 billion by 2020. The government also plans to increase budget allocation for public health spending to 2.5 percent of the country’s GDP by 2025. Private equity is a primary source of capital for innovation, especially for startups. P...