India’s medical device industry is facing unprecedented spikes in prices of critical plastics, diesel and gas, along with shipment delays under the West Asia war, which members say could disrupt production and cause potential hospital shortages. AIMED’s letter highlights how disruptions in West Asia are reverberating across India’s industrial sectors, particularly those dependent on global supply chains. Manufacturers also face limited availability and near-doubling of piped natural gas prices, which is used for process heating and power generation. “At present, there is no shortage of syringes or other medical disposables and no cause for public concern,” Nath wrote. “For now, there are no shortages, but costs are rising and some members are experiencing delayed deliveries of raw materials,” Nath told The Telegraph.

Source: The Telegraph March 24, 2026 01:26 UTC