India's Rising MedTech Export Story: From Reliable Partner to Global Powerhouse

Aaryaman Baid, Lead-International Strategy, Poly Medicure Ltd stresses that while tariffs have created temporary barriers, they have also spurred Indian companies to diversify markets, strengthen competitiveness, and focus on sustainable long-term growth

- Aaryaman Baid

India's medical device exports have maintained a steady upward trajectory despite global trade disruptions and protectionist policies. The sector's resilience lies in its unique ability to blend cost-effectiveness with uncompromised quality, a balance that global buyers increasingly value. From single-use disposables and consumables to high-end diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, Indian manufacturers are today meeting international benchmarks of safety and performance.

While tariffs have created temporary barriers, they have also spurred Indian companies to diversify markets, strengthen competitiveness, and focus on sustainable long-term growth. Value engineering, robust quality management systems, and collaborative partnerships are becoming the new pillars of India's export strategy.

This shift is not just commercial but geopolitical. Global buyers are increasingly seeking partners who offer reliability, transparency, and neutrality.

India fits that profile perfectly. With a strong manufacturing base, skilled technical talent, and a maturing regulatory ecosystem, the country is well positioned to fill the gap left by China's waning dominance in the medtech space.