The Federal government of India will deliberate and take a decision on whether large hospitals should be allowed to import medical devices directly from the manufacturers.
Currently, governmental rules stipulate that an import license is required to procure medical devices from original equipment manufacturers. However, there is no mention in the Medical Device Rules, 2017, on whether hospitals can or cannot import these directly from the manufacturers.
India’s Health Ministry will consult with experts in top hospitals to understand the process that these hospitals follow to procure the medical devices they need and may make changes accordingly.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
