Addressing a Market Gap: The Case for 'Make in India' Dialysis

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is rapidly emerging as a major public health challenge in India, imposing a significant economic burden on individuals and the healthcare system.

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This growing epidemic is fuelled by the rising incidences of diabetes and hypertension—two primary risk factors for kidney disease.

The result is a ballooning number of patients who will eventually require dialysis, a lifesaving but costly procedure. This presents a critical challenge to the nation’s healthcare infrastructure, a problem compounded by significant market failure: India's heavy reliance on imported dialysis machines.

THE IMPORT DEPENDENCY TRAP

Currently, the vast majority of dialysis machines used in India are imported. This dependence creates several economic and logistical hurdles:

• High Capital Costs: Imported machines are expensive, making it financially challenging for hospitals, especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, to establish or expand dialysis centres.