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The last few years have seen massive investment and expansion in the healthcare industry within India. The current scenario highlights significant developments that should make you sit up and consider showcasing your products and solutions at the Hospital Build & Infrastructure India 2012 exhibition and conference scheduled for December, 14-16, 2012 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.
The healthcare sector in India is expected to see monumental growth. Development of healthcare facilities is one of the focus areas of the 12th Five Year Plan that runs from fiscal 2012-13 to 2016-17. India targets to invest over $1 trillion in infrastructure development during the next five years. The National Rural Health Mission (NHRM) has allocated $10.15 billion for the upgradation and capacity enhancement of healthcare facilities.
According to Grant Thornton, India is also expected to witness the largest number of merger and acquisitions (M&As) in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector in 2012 due to impending patent cliff in the US, the increasing attractiveness of India as a low-cost R&D destination and the increasing success of Indian firms in getting ANDA approval. With 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) permitted for health and medical services under the automatic route, there are already activities from major International Healthcare brands in India.
Current development and refurbishment plans of new and current hospitals across India include:
- Max Healthcare India plans to develop four hospitals to add 2,000 beds with further plans to increase its capacity to 5,000 beds in the next five years through mergers and acquisitions.
- The Hyderabad-based Global Hospitals Group plans to invest over Rs 500 crore to expand hospital network and improvise the facilities for cancer care centers.
- Vasan Healthcare to invest $65 million for new hospitals.
- Apollo Hospitals Group to increase beds capacity as well as develop five hospitals each year with 200 beds. The Group also plans to develop a hospital in Kerala with an investment of amounted to $35 million.
- Fortis, International Centre for Robotic Surgery (ICRS) to invest $20 million for robotic surgery centres
Further to internal developments, according to RNCOS, India’s share in the global medical tourism industry is expected to reach around three per cent by the end of 2013. Medical tourism is expected to generate revenue around US$ three billion by 2013.
To encash upon these burgeoning opportunities, HBII 2012 has structured itself to provide the Indian Healthcare industry, a holistic platform to come together under one roof to showcase, discuss and see all the aspects involved in Hospital Build, Design and Upgrade.
HBII 2012 has launched its first “HBII Awards” this year to recognise and promote excellence in the Hospital Infrastructure sector. This award will be given to leading hospitals for their respective genres of excellence. The categories will include the Best Physical Environment Award (Built), the Best Sustainable Hospital Project Award, the Best Healing Environment Award, the Best Technology Initiative Award, the Best Initiative to Improve the Design Standard of Healthcare Facilities, the Architect/Designer of the year for Healthcare and the Builder/ Construction Company of the year for Healthcare. The nominations will be short listed by an elite panel of jury members comprising of dignitaries from the Indian healthcare sector.
HBII will also witness the “HBII 2012 Conference”, a world class technical conference for industry professionals to benefit from the experience of the renowned industry leaders from across the world. The conference will deliberate on some key issues related to hospital design and planning, innovations as well as engineering aspects to look for when building or upgrading small as well as large healthcare units. The topics will be broadly categorised into three segments, namely the Leaders in Healthcare, Hospital Build, Design and Upgrade and Quality of Care. To further add value to the platform, there will be special features like product demonstrations, workshops, seminar forum and business to business meetings.
HBII 2012 will be a one stop solution for the Indian Hospital and Nursing Home infrastructural needs and will showcase products ranging from architecture and design, construction, flooring, ceilings, lighting, ambulances, medical equipments, OT medical systems, healthcare IT, Lights and pendants, HVAC, hospital curtains, doors etc. for the healthcare industry.
Hiranandani Hospitals, Medica Synergie, American Institute of Architects, Archetype, AWESOME, Ontario, Canadian Govt. and Hosmac are few of the leading players in the Indian Healthcare sector who have confirmed their support as partners for the third edition of Hospital Build & Infrastructure India which is expected to attract over 4000 top decision makers and healthcare professionals from major Hospitals and Nursing Homes. It will open a sea of opportunities for growth, offering scope for branding & networking with bureaucrats, Indian healthcare giants and attract useful partners and associates to work together as a potent business force.
With significant industry support and value additions like the HBII Awards and Conference, HBII 2012 is set to captivate the industry’s attention and offer everyone in the hospital supply chain with unlimited knowledge, unmatched footfall and unparalleled success for its Supporters and its participants at this two day awe-inspiring platform.
For more information or to participate at HBII please visit www.hospitalinfra-india.com or call +91 22 40481705/ 91 9920288808 or Email at rakhi.singh@informa.com