"India can become a global hub for AI-driven diagnostics if right policy environment is in place"

With India emerging as the fourth largest medical devices market in Asia after Japan, China, and South Korea, the Indian medical technology sector is being recognised as a sunrise sector because of its immense growth potential driven by the country's increasing healthcare needs, technological innovations, government support, and emerging market opportunities. The size of the Indian medical devices sector is estimated to be around $14 billion and it is expected to grow to $30 billion by 2030 where artificial intelligence (AI) is bound to play a major role. Amidst this scenario, Japan's medtech player Fujifilm is uniquely positioning it's presence to meet India's growing healthcare demands, blending AI, advanced imaging, and affordable solutions. In an exclusive interaction with BioSpectrum Asia, Koji Wada, Managing Director (Healthcare Division), Fujifilm India spoke about the company's expansion plans in India.

- Dr Manbeena Chawla

What have been the key highlights of Fujifilm India for the healthcare sector in 2025?

Fujifilm India healthcare division has been driving a sustainable double-digit growth. CT and MRI systems remained the backbone of adoption in tertiary hospitals and advanced diagnostic centres, while endoscopy posted over 30 per cent year-on-year growth, making India one of Fujifilm's fastest-growing global markets.

We consolidated our market leadership with over 79,000 imaging systems installed across India, a significant share of which are in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. This scale is supported by our nationwide service and training network, ensuring uptime, rapid maintenance, and clinician empowerment. 2025 was also marked by key infrastructure and technology milestones. We inaugurated our new corporate headquarters at Gurugram, which doubles as a medical contact centre. On the innovation front, AI-powered solutions such as Synapse AI platform and CAD EYE advanced precision diagnostics by boosting early detection, reducing fatigue, and enhancing clinician confidence. On the public health front, Fujifilm screened 125,000+ individuals for TB across 15 states and reached 100,000+ women through breast cancer awareness and screening campaigns, underscoring our commitment to scalable, inclusive, and technology-driven healthcare solutions for India.

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