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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 India Has The Potential To Revolutionize Healthcare

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The global private equity industry plays a vital role in global economic growth by raising capital and funding new investments, improving the productivity of existing companies, adding value to portfolios that already exist, and providing returns to investors. Private equity investment in India has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. The Indian healthcare sector is at a crossroads. The country needs to decide whether it wants to be a low-cost, low-quality provider of services, or aim higher and provide quality care. In this article we will look at how private equity investment in India’s healthcare sector is a strategic move forward based on current trends and forecasts. Introduction The healthcare sector in India is currently in a state of flux. With the government's recent push for privatization; many foreign investors are taking notice of the potential opportunities that exist in the country. One area that has particularly caught the attention of private equity inv...

Private Equity Investment in Indian Healthcare Sector is Need of The Hour

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The Indian healthcare system is already overburdened due to its aging population and growing chronic disease. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic added an extra burden and exposed India's healthcare system to the world. Hence, India's struggling health system needs considerable attention from the government as well as private players. Government has to do more in terms of funding and fulfilling the demand for skilled labour. Capital access is one of the major hurdles in the growth of the Indian healthcare sector. Today, at 1.26% of the GDP, the country's public expenditure on health continues to remain the lowest globally, making it seem like an uphill task to meet the target of 2.5% of the GDP by 2025. Along with strengthen India's infrastructure like building highways, power plants, and ensuring there is a roof over every Indian’s head, there is a need to focus on healthcare in the country. The private sector has been playing an important role in develop...