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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...

Participation of Private Equity Firms in Healthcare: Good or Bad?

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The healthcare sector has been a preferred destination for  Private equity firms in India . And amidst the ongoing COVI-19 pandemic, its significance has increases manifolds. There are a lot of opportunities for hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare service providers to improve productivity and reduce cost, which can mean huge benefits for private equity firms. Further, private investment in the Indian health care industry has surged significantly over the last few years owning to investors who have been keen on stepping into a large, swiftly growing, and recession-proof market with high returns. Top Private Equity Firms Top private equity firms are investing a huge amount of money in the Indian healthcare sector ranging from health technology startups to physician practices. While private investment helps improve in health care through new delivery models, technologies, and operational capabilities, there is another side to it - whether private equity investments in healthca...