Foreigners are also confident in India’s healthcare, investing so lakh crores in 3 years

Increased investment in health care sector

There has been tremendous investment in the healthcare sector of India in the last three years. A total of Rs 2.5 lakh crore ($ 30 billion) has been invested in the country between 2022 and 2024 in hospital chains and healthcare service companies. Foreign companies are increasing trust in the health sector of the country, so she is investing a lot of money in this sector. Let us understand in detail why foreigners are believing in the health care sector and what will India benefit from this.

For the last 3 years, investment of foreign companies in the health sector of the country has increased. This investment was made for expansion, acquisition and development of new technology. Investment for India is also special in this sense because it can provide jobs to 24 lakh people in the coming time.

Health sector increased rapidly in 3 years

India’s health sector has seen a sudden rise in the last three years. Between 2022 and 2024, an investment of Rs 2.5 lakh crore was made from merger and acquisition. At the same time, during this period, about Rs 27,400 crore foreign healthcare companies have spent on services related to Indian hospital and health. Foreign companies have also made a large amount of deal. In early 2024, IHH Healthcare of Malaysia made a big acquisition for Rs 17,171 crore. Apart from this, Mukta Healthcare made a deal by Rs 9,000 crore, Manipal Health for Rs 3,434 crore.

Company name

Deal value (for crores of rupees)

IHH Healthcare – Khalia Healthcare

43,000

Blackstone – Capital Express Healthcare

17,171

Free healthcare

9,000

Manipal health

3,434

Max healthcare

1,300

Rainbow Children Hospitals

1,240

Asian Institute of Medical Sciences

300

Where to get more money

According to the report of Consultancy firm Grant Thornton, about 40 percent of the money in investment is spending on the hospital. However, still 60 percent of beds in the hospitals of the country are in big cities like Delhi and Mumbai. At the same time, in reality 70 percent of the country’s population lives in the village. According to the report, the investment in the health sector will increase its reach to the villages and small cities. Also, a lot of boost of this sector will be available from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Why are foreign investors investing money?

In 3 years, there has been a record increase in the health sector. Foreign investors have a lot of role in it. During this period, about Rs 27,400 crore has been spent by foreign firms on India’s health system. The government has given 100% FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) exemption in the health sector. This has helped to expand the hospital chain in India and now foreign companies are watching big profits in India’s health sector.

Health sector will be further boost

According to research companies like EY and Rolland Burger, the use of AI, robotics and smart technology in the health sector will increase considerably in the coming years. This will increase the quality of treatment and reduce the cost. With this, the value of hospitals can increase by 30 times. According to a report, the value of the hospital chain can increase from 20x to 30x in the coming time. Increase in number of patients, improvement in infrastructure and medical tourism are promoting this growth.

Reliance and Adani Group have also come in this sector. Reliance Group has bought Carcinos Healthcare and Gautam Adani’s Adani Group is also preparing for entry in the health sector and plans to invest Rs 1,000 crore. This huge investment in the health sector will not only provide better treatment, but will also create employment opportunities. Due to technology, FDI and business models, India’s healthcare system may become stronger in the coming times in the coming years.

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