With high affliction rates of neurological disorders, India is an appealing market for global medical device makers. Major neurological device subcategories include:
- Neurostimulation devices such as implanted peripheral nerve stimulation systems, permanently implanted electrodes and spinal cord stimulation systems
- Neurodiagnostic and neurosurgical devices such as cerebral-spinal fluid shunts, neurosurgical lasers, endoscopes for brain and spinal cord and diagnostic electromyography devices
- Physical medicine and neurotherapeutic devices such as bone growth stimulators, shockwave generators for pain relief and therapeutic infrared heat lamps
The Indian neurology and neurosurgery devices market is valued at approximately $700 million.Growth is propelled by rising stroke incidence, an expanding geriatric demographic vulnerable to neurodegenerative diseases, increasing health insurance coverage, and the adoption of minimally invasive and AI-guided neurosurgical platforms.
In India, an estimated 40 million individuals suffer from serious neurological disorders. Among the most prevalent conditions:
Epilepsy: Affects an estimated 10 million people in India, representing a major public health burden and one of the primary drivers for specialized surgical and neurostimulation interventions.
Stroke: Stroke is among the top causes of death and long-term disability in India. The country records 1.8 million new stroke cases annually, with over a third of survivors experiencing permanent cognitive or motor impairment. Furthermore, lifestyle changes have led to a rising incidence of strokes among younger demographics.
Headaches & Neuropathic Pain: Chronic migraine and severe neuropathic pain conditions affect tens of millions of citizens nationwide.
To address this burden, India’s neurosurgical capacity has expanded significantly. As of 2026, India now has approximately 2,000 practicing neurosurgeons. Major tertiary health institutions feature fully integrated neuroscience centers equipped with specialists in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuro-Anesthesiology, Neuro-Intervention, Neuro-Pathology, Neuro-Psychology, and Neuro-Radiology.
NIMHANS, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, is a prominent facility with a partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Karnataka State Government and Government of India.Key players in India’s neurological device market include Medtronic, Stryker and W.L. Gore.
Last updated: August 3rd, 2026
