Invest In India

HEALTHCARE


  • Healthcare sector in India has become the largest sector in terms of earning revenue and generating employment.
  • It comprises of hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment.
  • India is the world's 2 nd  largest exporter of Ayurvedic & alternative medicine that is rapidly gaining recognition all over the world.
  • The wellness sector includes segments such as alternative therapies, beauty, fitness and nutrition, among others. Of these, rejuvenation services such as spas, alternative therapies, Ayurveda treatments and beauty services are expected to grow at around 30%, while the fitness sector that includes gyms and slimming centers is expected to grow by more than 25%.
  • Life expectancy is going to exceed 70 years by 2022, this in turn would lead to more demand for healthcare services.
  • 100% FDI in healthcare sector in India is allowed under the automatic route for green- field projects.
  • 100% FDI permitted in the AYUSH sector.
  • 100% FDI for wellness is allowed in construction of hospitals under automatic route.
  • Competitive advantage in terms of having a large pool of medical professionals.
  • Cost competitive vis-à-vis its peers in Asia and other Western countries (cost of a surgery in India is approximately one-tenth of that in US or Western Europe).
  • Medical tourism and health insurance gaining momentum with rising incomes and urbanisation.