US harming its own citizens by putting excessive tariffs on medical technology: MTaI
US President Donald Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries to counter higher duties imposed globally on American products. Pavan Choudary, Chairman, Medical Technology Association of India (MTaI) said that the U.S. administration’s decision to impose reciprocal tariffs does not reflect informed policymaking. Source:- Financial Express
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Indian medical devices industry calls USA's 27% tariff challenge for growth
Indian medical device manufacturers expect challenges for their growth in the United States (US) after President Donald Trump announced imposing a 27 per cent reciprocal tariff on imports from India. The new tariffs may impact India Source:- Business Standard
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Indian Med Device makers face stiff test as US tariffs take effect, eyes diplomatic escape
Over the recent tariff announced by the US President, industry bodies in India have called the move a significant challenge to the sector's growth and stakeholders have voiced to explore bilateral routes for a balanced approach to serve mutual interest. Source:- ET Healthworld
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Medtech sectors views US tariff hike as barrier to growth
US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on April 2, 2025 as part of his “Liberation Day” economic plan. The tariffs include a 26 per cent reciprocal duty on Indian imports. The Trump administration exempted pharmaceutical exports from the tariff, but medical devices were not included in the package. Source:- Express Healthcare
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No tariffs on Indian pharma; plays vital role in supplying affordable medicines to US
The Trump administration has exempted the Indian pharma sector from reciprocal tariffs, recognising the vital role played by the domestic industry in supplying affordable medicines across the globe, including the US, . Source:- Zee Business
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US flays India’s drug price controls
US report flags India’s price caps on stents and implants, citing inflation and innovation concerns, and says these limits affect US firms’ participation.
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USTR flags hurdles for US med device exports to India before tariff move
The US Trade Representative (USTR) has flagged concerns such as delays due to the absence of guidelines for issuing import licences for refurbished devices, which are affecting medical device exports to India, in its 2025 Source:- Business Standard
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A ‘responsive regulatory’ system for medical devices
A parliamentary panel report on health and family welfare, tabled less than a fortnight ago, put the spotlight on certain regulatory procedures governing medical devices, calling for its overhaul to bring in transparency, besides paving the way for the growth of this sector. Source:- The Hindu Businessline
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More nuanced perspective necessary to evaluate functioning of CDSCO
MTaI represents leading research-driven MedTech companies contributing to India through manufacturing, innovation, and training.
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