Healthcare is one of India’s largest sectors, in terms of revenue and employment, and the sector is expanding rapidly. One driver of growth in the healthcare sector are the bad living conditions in India, where the expanding economy leaves room for investment. The Indian government stimulates these investments, as well as the entrance of international companies. It is expected that the healthcare sector will have a total value of $70 billion in 2012 and $280 billion in 2020, predictions are made based on the past growth rate of 12% per year. This growth is driven by India’s booming population, rising income and a rise in infectious and chronic degenerative diseases, mainly caused by pollution in general, polluted water and malnutrition. The rise in income makes better healthcare affordable which, in turn, helps people make responsible decisions concerning their health. The low quality of health care is also due to the excess demand, in combination with the low level of supply.

The Indian healthcare is an industry moving at a fast pace with a lot of opportunities for international companies. Investment possibilities can be found in eHealth, medical tourism, heal insurance and medical equipment.