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India MedTech Expo 2025 concludes; domestic medical devices share up from under 10% to 30%

The second India MedTech Expo concluded at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 6 September 2025, with the Department of Pharmaceuticals saying the domestic share of medical devices rose from under 10% to 30% in five years.

Summary

The second edition of India MedTech Expo 2025, held from 4 to 6 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, concluded on 6 September. Department of Pharmaceuticals Secretary Amit Agrawal said India's domestic share in medical devices had risen from under 10% to 30% over the last five years, and to 20% even for high-end products. The ministry said medical device exports had jumped to more than $4 billion in the last five years. An Algerian regulator said Algeria produces only 2% of its medical device needs, and Algeria promised to work with India to harmonise regulatory approvals for medical devices.

Key facts

Event
India MedTech Expo 2025 (2nd edition), 4–6 Sep 2025
Venue
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Domestic share
Under 10% → 30% in 5 years (20% in high-end)
Exports
More than $4 billion
Partner interest
Algeria to harmonise device approvals with India
Organiser
Department of Pharmaceuticals (with CDSCO)

Practice MCQs 4 questions

Q1 Advanced

According to the Department of Pharmaceuticals at India MedTech Expo 2025, India's domestic share in medical devices rose from under 10% to what level over five years?

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Correct answer: C — 30%

Secretary Amit Agrawal said the domestic share rose from under 10% to 30% in the last five years (20% for high-end products).

Q2

Where was the second edition of India MedTech Expo 2025 held from 4 to 6 September 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

The 2nd edition of India MedTech Expo 2025 was held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Q3 Advanced

Which country promised at India MedTech Expo 2025 to work with India to harmonise regulatory approvals for medical devices?

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Correct answer: B — Algeria

Algeria promised to work together with India to harmonise regulatory approvals for medical devices.

Q4 Advanced

According to the Department of Pharmaceuticals at India MedTech Expo 2025, India's medical device exports have risen to what level in the last five years?

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Correct answer: D — More than $4 billion

The release said medical device exports jumped to more than $4 billion in the last five years.

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