Chronic kidney disorders, most commonly induced by diabetes, high blood pressure, and other health ailments, pose a huge social and healthcare burden in India, setting up a growing need for advance dialysis services. Against this backdrop, India’s dialysis machines market is expected to reach $14 million in 2033, forecasts GlobalData.
GlobalData’s “Dialysis Machines Market Size by Segments, Share, Regulatory, Reimbursement, Installed Base and Forecast to 2033” report reveals that India’s dialysis machines market accounts for only around 3 per cent of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market in 2024, as the majority of machines are imported, leading to increased costs.
Shreya Jain, Medical Devices Analyst at GlobalData, states, “Though there has been an improvement in the availability of hemodialysis machines in India, there are still challenges with access, affordability and quality of care. Solving these problems needs the efforts of the government, the private sector and civil society working together.”
In a major development, Nephro Care India is developing a prototype of a remotely monitor AI-enabled Smart Haemodialysis Machine in collaboration with National Institute of Technology, Silchar. The prototype aims to make renal care more accessible in India by bringing down the cost by nearly 75 per cent to around INR200,000 and is expected to be ready over the next 7-8 months.
Jain concludes, “Local production support and infrastructure could help manufacturers tailor machines to India’s needs and reduce maintenance expenses, making dialysis more affordable and accessible. This, along with advancements in technology, such as portable machines and AI integration, is expected to benefit particularly rural areas. Improved workforce training and data-driven approaches could further enhance patient outcomes, making renal care more equitable and efficient across the country.”