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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...
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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...
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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...
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