Indian Medical Device Market Ripe For International Players, But Policy Obstacles Remain
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
MUMBAI - The demand for medical devices in India is expected to exceed $5 billion by 2012, creating a major opportunity for multinational device makers
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