Released on = April 6, 2007, 2:11 am

Press Release Author = Shushmul Maheshwari

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = As British companies are showing immense interest in Indian
healthcare sector, the healthcare sector in India is expected to achieve sky-high
growth in near future.

Press Release Body = India’s healthcare sector is all set for a boom with
British companies exhibiting growing enthusiasm for tie-ups with the healthcare
firms in this country. The center of these tie-ups is going to be West Bengal and
the IT firms in this region.

The forecasted boom in Kolkata’s healthcare sector – with Bangladeshis
and people form other neighboring countries seeking treatment here – tie-ups
with the IT firms for medical software, opportunities for the SEZs, and low salaried
employees are few of the major attractions drawing British firms towards India.
However Britain, in return, is willing to contribute in advanced research in
medicine and cutting edge technology, which comprises of telemedicine and surgical
expertise.

The subject of Indo-UK partnership emerged during the interactive session at the
healthcare seminar of India and UK. A delegation of healthcare representatives and
professionals was on a weeklong tour to India that ended on March 6, 2007. The
purpose of the visit was to explore the partnership opportunities or joint programs
in the fields of nanotechnology, genetics etc in this country. The delegation held
talks with the representatives of private hospitals in Kolkota.

\"The seminar was held for exploring opportunities of partnership between India and
the UK healthcare sector. We are interested to invest in the healthcare services
like medical equipment, in knowledge sharing of the recent development in the
medical sector, genetic disorder services in Kolkata, medical software, training and
overall into the public-private partnership (PPP) venture\", Kevin McCole, British
Deputy High Commission, Kolkata said this in a statement that was published by
IndianMuslims.info on 5 March, 2007.

McCole said that NHS (National Health Service) of Britain, with US$ 100
Billion’s annual budget, was also eager to invest in PPP ventures with
India’s healthcare system. Discussions were underway with the government and
Planning Commission of India as per McCole.

Besides British firms showing their interest in making investment here, Indian
medical technology firms are also looking up to export equipment in the UK.

As per the RNCOS report “Opportunities in Indian Healthcare Sector”,
Indian healthcare industry is showing tremendous growth with rapidly increasing
population, rise in life expectancy, changing demographics, and a shoot up in
lifestyle related ailments such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, neurological
disorders, stress etc. The healthcare sector is set for a boom with new emerging
technologies, inventions in medicines, and joint ventures of India with other
nations.”

This research report on “Opportunities in Indian Healthcare Sector”
addresses some interesting issues for today’s global business environment. The
report includes an objective analysis of issues such as, emerging trends in the
healthcare sector in India, regulations and the policies environment in the
industry, future scenario of the Healthcare Market in India, opportunities exist for
the Healthcare Market, challenges faced by the industry.

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industry experts who analyze data collected from credible sources. They provide
industry insights and analysis that helps corporations to take timely and accurate
business decision in today\'s globally competitive environment.

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