India’s Device Sector At A Crossroads: Will New Policy Push Growth?
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
The $4.4 billion medical device sector in India has plenty of reasons to grow, but to do so will require a policy framework conducive to innovative products and contentious issues like pricing will need to be resolved by evidence-based decisions, industry says.
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