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India is one of the world's most lucrative healthcare markets, and is expanding rapidly, according to latest findings. The Indian healthcare industry estimated at US$ 40 billion in 2010 is expected to reach US$ 280 billion by 2020. According to reports, spending on information technology (IT) by Indian healthcare players was estimated at US$ 244 million in 2010 and is expected to grow at 22 per cent a year over the next 10 years.

Further, huge private sector investments will significantly contribute to the development of hospital industry, comprising around 80 per cent of the total market.

"India is the first country to have a large number of multinational healthcare providers. There are seven-eight very active MNCs. India witnessedhe largest number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.


The hospital services market represents one of the most lucrative segments of the Indian healthcare industry. On the back of continuously rising demand, the hospital services industry is expected to be worth US$ 81.2 billion by 2015.

The hospital & diagnostic centre in India has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) worth US$ 1.34 billion, while drugs & pharmaceutical and medical & surgical appliances industry registered FDI worth US$ 9.19 billion & US$ 521.45 million, respectively during April 2000 to March 2012, according to the data provided by Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP).

  INDIAN health Industry AT A Glance IN 2012 - 2013

  Indian Medical Association

  Association of Indian Manufacturers of Medical Devices

  Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI)

  Health Economics Association of India

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