A State on the Rise in the Medtech Ecosystem

Kerala, traditionally behind in pharmaceutical production, is quickly evolving into a powerhouse in the medical device manufacturing sector. Dr. C.S. Satheesh Kumar, former Drug Controller of Kerala and now Corporate Communication Head at Agappe Diagnostics, asserts that the Kerala medical device industry will become globally competitive within the next five years.

Skilled Workforce and Innovation at the Core

Dr. Kumar emphasized that the state is rich in skilled professionals and has a strong academic and research infrastructure to support MedTech innovation. “Unlike other sectors, the medical technology industry in Kerala is fast-growing,

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with many companies already exporting devices and components worldwide,” he said in a recent interview with Pharmabiz.

Current Landscape and Industry Stats

Over 85 registered medical device companies in Kerala
₹700 crore annual glove production — making Kerala the leading glove manufacturer in India
16% contribution to India’s overall medical device manufacturing
₹9,000 crore total turnover from the Kerala medical device sector

Government Backing and Policy Support

The Kerala government has taken proactive measures to boost the sector, including:

Hosting strategic meetings with device manufacturers in Kochi
Launching a dedicated industry policy to support MedTech and ancillary industries
Providing infrastructure and funding to scale innovations and startups

Key Players in Kerala’s Medtech Scene

Some of the notable companies contributing to Kerala’s MedTech growth include:

Agappe Diagnostics – IVD devices (Kochi)
Terumo Penpol – India’s largest blood collection bag manufacturer
Dentcare Dental Lab – Asia’s largest dental products company
NeST Group – OEM for leading multinationals (Kochi)
Jayon Implants – Orthopaedic and spinal implants (Palakkad)
TTK Healthcare – Heart valve production (Thiruvananthapuram)
CML Biotech – Blood collection tubes (Angamali)
Ivelinks – Medical drapes and gowns (Kottayam)
Kooper Medical – Plasma systems and camera tech (Palakkad)
Careon Healthcare – PPE kits and surgical disposables (Ernakulam)

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Operon Strategist’s Role in Empowering Kerala’s Medtech Future

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