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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...

Healthcare Private Equity Investment in the Indian Market

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Healthcare private equity investment in India has been growing rapidly over the last few years. It is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the coming years. The Indian healthcare sector is expected to record a three-fold rise, growing at a CAGR of 22% between 2016–2022 to reach US$ 372 billion in 2022 from US$ 110 billion in 2016 . The healthcare sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in India. This article will provide an overview of the current state of healthcare private equity investment in India. Introduction There are several reasons why the Indian healthcare industry is attractive to private equity investors. ·          First, the market size is large. According to the World Bank, the country’s population was 1.3 billion as of 2015. This makes the Indian healthcare market one of the largest in the world. ·          Second, the government provides universal coverage through a ...