Most of the supplies coming in from China have been imported by private Indian companies on a commercial basis. Chinese companies manufacturing oxygen concentrators and other medical supplies are reporting a record surge in orders for April and May from Indian companies amid the current wave of COVID-19 cases and shortages in supplies. “Its respiratory supplies division, which includes ventilators and oxygen concentrators, reported an 86% jump in revenue to $355 million,” Yicai reported. Some Chinese companies have also said they are donating medical supplies. Most of the supplies coming in from China have been imported by private Indian companies on a commercial basis.

Source: The Hindu May 08, 2021 14:37 UTC