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Hospitals may soon import med equipment direct
Published 19 June 2026 ยท health
Synopsis India's drug regulator is proposing to allow hospitals to directly import advanced medical equipment like MRI and CT scanners, bypassing current import licenses. This
Synopsis India's drug regulator is proposing to allow hospitals to directly import advanced medical equipment like MRI and CT scanners, bypassing current import licenses. This move aims to speed up access to cutting-edge technology. However, the domestic medical device industry expresses concern, citing safety risks and the specialized expertise of licensed importers in handling high-risk equipment and ensuring quality.
Published: June 20, 2026 โข 1:03 AM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 1:37 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis India's drug regulator is proposing to allow hospitals to directly import advanced medical equipment like MRI and CT scanners, bypassing current import licenses.
This move aims to speed up access to cutting-edge technology.
However, the domestic medical device industry expresses concern, citing safety risks and the specialized expertise of licensed importers in handling high-risk equipment and ensuring quality.