"Indian Medical Device Industry : Challenges Ahead"

Romsons Group of Companies

One of free India’s earliest, most critical revolutions took place in 1952 in the field of healthcare. At a time when most patients were vulnerable and many succumbed to infection caused by re-usable medical devices, “Romsons” stepped forward with a pioneering breakthrough – the concept of disposable medical and surgical devices.

Today, over half a century later, the culture of disposable medical devices is well established; and “Romsons” has entrenched itself as the pre-eminent brand in the business –a pioneer and a leader. “Romsons” is an INR 1.25 billion, professionally-managed enterprise, a global player with a presence in 40 countries, a product portfolio that’s 100 products strong as well as a retail footprint across geographies – with a 400-plus distributor network in India and abroad. Most significantly, the name “Romsons” continues to inspire trust – for unsurpassed quality, innovation and safety of its products.

Shri Kishore Khanna , Managing Director, Romsons International, shares the challenges faced by his company while achieving the success in becoming a “Pioneer & Leader” and also his views about the strength and weaknesses of the Indian Medical Device Industry.

Mr. Kishore Narain Khanna, the Managing Director of Romsons Group of Industries is responsible for the brand “ROMSONS”. He has an insatiable appetite for success and innovation which has led to the cultivation of the brand “Romsons” as an eminent player in the healthcare sector, serving millions of patients worldwide with quality products. Today, Romsons has the largest product portfolio under its Umbrella. Romsons group has been affiliated with the Indian medical device industry for over 60 years and has seen this industry rise and shine. Mr. Khanna has a vision to change the face of Indian medical device industry and take it to a whole new level. As an initiative he is the founder member of AIMED & IMDRRG. He feels that with a little support from ministry and academia this industry will flourish, further. However, there are formidable challenges ahead and ensuring sustainability will be subject to continued Innovation and R&D.

Shri Kishore Khanna Managing Director Romsons International