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Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments in the healthcare industry in India are increasing rapidly. In 2012, the industry absorbed US$ 1.2 billion across 48 deals, according to a research firm.

The hospital and diagnostic centres in India has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) worth US$ 1,542.35 million, while drugs and pharmaceutical and medical and surgical appliances industry has registered FDI worth US$ 9,783.31 million and US$ 584.14 million, respectively during April 2000 to December 2012, according to data released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).


Healthcare providers in India plan to spend Rs 5,700 crore (US$ 1.05 billion) on IT products and services in 2013, a 7 per cent rise over 2012 revenues worth Rs 5,300 crore (US$ 981.50 million), according to a report by Gartner.

It is expected to grow to 3.9 per cent to reach Rs 1,720 crore (US$ 318.52 million) in 2013. The hospital services market, which represents one of the most important segments of the Indian healthcare industry, is expected to be worth US$ 81.2 billion by 2015, as per a RNCOS report.

  INDIAN health Industry AT A Glance IN 2011 - 2012

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  Association of Indian Manufacturers of Medical Devices

  Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI)

  Health Economics Association of India

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