Indian Medical Market Report

Executive Summary

Chapter One – Country Overview

Overview
Population Statistics
Government Spending on Social Services
Political Landscape
Economic Statistics
Infrastructure
Taxation
Healthcare
Energy
Roads
Southern Region of India
The State of Tamil Nadu
The State of Andhra Pradesh
The State of Karnataka
The State of Kerala
Key Indicators in Select Southern States
Other Notable Indian States
The State of Madhya Pradesh
The State of Maharashtra
The State of Gujarat
Important Contact Information

Chapter Two – Healthcare in India

Overview
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The State of Rural Healthcare in India
Urban Public Healthcare
Infectious Diseases Impacting the Indian Population
Cholera
Trachoma
Hepatitis B
Typhoid
Kala-azar
Filariasis
Dengue
Malaria
Leprosy
Tuberculosis
HIV/AIDS
Lifestyle Diseases Impacting the Indian Population
Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
Respiratory Conditions
Cancer
The Indian Vaccine Market
Contraceptives
Hospital Infection Control and Medical Waste
Health Insurance in India
Community-Based Health Insurance Plans
Insurance Strategic Alliances
Private Hospitals in India
Public Hospitals and Medical Research Institutes in India
Cardiac Care Facilities (Public and Private)
International “Healthcare Destination”
List of Indian Hospitals (Public and Private)
Important Contact Information

Chapter Three – Intellectual Property Protection

Overview
Protection of Novel Discoveries
World Trade Organization Membership
Exclusive Marketing Rights
Key Statistics
Other Patent Issues
Gene-Hunting in India
Copyright Protection
Trademark Protection
Industrial Designs
Important Contact Information

Chapter Four – India’s Pharmaceutical Sector

Overview
Economic, Regulatory and Industrial Trends
Pharmaceutical Economic Indicators
India’s Drug Regulatory Environment
Drug Price Controls
India’s Pharmaceutical Sector
Generic Drug Manufacturing in India
India’s Vaccine Market
Contract Drug Development and Manufacturing
India’s Pharmaceutical Chemicals Industry
Ayurveda and Other Herbal Medicines in India
India’s Top Performers
Profiles of Indian Pharmaceutical Companies
Counterfeit Drugs in India
Important Contact Information

Chapter Five – Distribution of Drugs and Medical Products

Overview
Hospital Equipment Procurement
Importing Medical Equipment to India
Logistics of Medical Products Distribution
Overview of Indian Distributors
Negotiating Tips
Considerations When Selecting an Indian Distributor
Provisions of Distributor Agreements
Exporting Medical Electronics Equipment
Exporting Biotechnology Lab Equipment
Distributing Pharmaceutical Products
Growth of Retail Drug Chain in India
Government Support
Important Contact Information

Chapter Six – Biotechnology In India

Overview of Biotechnology
Government Oversight of Biotechnology
Other Government Agencies Conducting Biotechnology Research
Government Support of Technology Transfer
Foreign Purchase of India’s Indigenous Technologies
Public Sector Biotechnology Entities
Private Sector Biotechnology Firms
Biotechnology Divisions of Pharmaceutical Companies
Biotechnology Projects of International Research Centers
Lab Equipment Market
Biotechnology Equipment & Supplies Sales and Imports
Biotechnology Careers and Salaries
The Growth of Bioinformatics in India
Regulatory Oversight of Biotechnology
Life Sciences-Related Clinical Trials in India
Biotechnology Industry Parks
Agriculture Biotechnology in India
Public Agricultural Institutes and Universities
Private Plant Biotechnology Companies
Food and Agricultural Sector
Aquaculture Biotechnology in India
Customs Duty Rates on Imported Biotechnology Products
Biotechnology in Animal Health
Animal Vaccines and Diagnostics
India’s Dairy Industry
Embryo Transfer Technology
Venture Capital and other Funding Vehicles
Conclusions
Important Contact Information

Chapter Seven –India’s Medical Equipment Market

Overview
India’s Medical Equipment Market Relative to Worldwide Statistics
India’s Medical Electronics Market
India’s Medical Imaging Market
India’s Cardiac Care Market
Interventional Cardiology and Coronary Stent Market
Domestic Producers of Cardiac Care Equipment
Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Equipment Market
Foreign Medical Electronics Importers
Domestic Producers of Medical Electronics
Private Diagnostic Facilities
Regulatory Oversight of the Medical Equipment Industry
Refurbished Medical Equipment
Medical Trade Shows and Conferences
Manufacturers and Distributors of Cardiac Equipment
Major Hospitals with ICUs and Cardiac Care Facilities
Important Contact Information

Chapter Eight – Indian Joint Ventures

Overview of Joint Venture Opportunities in India
Government Incentives for Foreign Direct Investment
Joint Venture Approval Process
Special Incentives for Forming Joint Ventures
Setting the Stage for a Successful Joint Venture
Compulsory Licensing
Joint Venture Profiles
Keys to Successful Joint Ventures in India
Other Considerations
Attractive Locations for Indian Alliances
Licensing Options
Corruption
OPIC and Investment Insurance Programs
Labor Issues
Important Contact Information

Chapter Nine – India’s Trade and Taxation Policies

Overview of India’s Current Trade Policy
Tax Changes and Their Impact on the Medical Sector
Customs Duties on the Medical Electrics Equipment Sector
Trade Restrictions on Foreign Pharmaceutical Firms
Trade Policies Regarding the Biotechnology Sector
Important Contact Information

Chapter Ten – India’s Financial Markets

Overview of India’s Financial Markets
Reserve Bank of India
Liquidity Concerns and Credit Availability
Private Banking in India
India’s Underground Economy
State-Sponsored Venture Capital Firms
Private Venture Capital Firms
Foreign Banks in India
Debt and Equity Markets
India’s Securities Markets
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
Non-Resident Indians Investment Levels
Credit Rating Agencies
Important Contact Information

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