Most medical equipment manufacturers in India rely on imported semiconductors. However, it is estimated that in three to four years Indian suppliers will be able to meet indigenous industry demand. Some of the upcoming projects are based in Agartala, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhuvaneshwar, Chennai, Delhi, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Kolhapur, Kolkata and Mumbai.

Most of this development is made possible with the assistance of the Indian Semiconductor Association (ISA), which promotes policies and initiatives to encourage the domestic manufacture of medical equipment. The ISA is also seeking to fund the research and development of medical equipment adapted to India’s healthcare needs in terms of accessibility, affordability and ease of use. [Read the rest of this entry.]