Mumbai, September 2026: Messe Düsseldorf India is set to host the 32nd edition of Medical Fair India,
India’s No. 1 Trade Fair for Hospitals, Health Centres & Clinics, from 17–19 September 2026 at Hall 4,
Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai. The three-day international exhibition and conference will bring
together 500+ exhibiting brands from 10+ countries, creating a comprehensive platform for healthcare
professionals, hospital procurement leaders, manufacturers, technology providers, distributors and other
stakeholders to explore the latest innovations and solutions shaping India’s healthcare ecosystem.
The 32nd edition comes at an important time for India’s MedTech sector, which is emerging as a global
powerhouse and moving from import reliance towards innovation-led growth through digital integration
and strategic government initiatives. India’s healthcare sector is among the country’s fastest-growing
industries, driven by demographic shifts, a growing disease burden and rising public investment. Against
this backdrop, the healthcare industry is witnessing a transformation in medical technology, diagnostics
and manufacturing capabilities, with a growing emphasis on building scalable and resilient domestic
solutions.
A key highlight of Medical Fair India 2026 will be the introduction of the Medical Manufacturing India
Pavilion & Conference – a dedicated platform for raw materials, components, machinery, services and
MedTech manufacturing solutions. The new segment reflects the growing importance of strengthening
India's medical device manufacturing ecosystem and supply chain, while creating opportunities for
manufacturers, technology providers, innovators and healthcare stakeholders to connect and explore
new business possibilities.
The 2026 edition will also mark the 10th consecutive year of the Make in India Pavilion, supported by the
Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD), showcasing the increasing capabilities of Indian
medical technology manufacturers.
Commenting on the growing importance of the platform, Mr. Rajiv Nath, Managing Director of Hindustan
Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd., Forum Coordinator at AiMeD and Chairman of the Advisory Committee
for Medical Fair India 2026, highlights the role of Medical Fair India in supporting the development of
India's medical device industry. He notes that initiatives such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan are driving domestic manufacturing, while the trade fair continues to foster innovation and
industry collaboration.
He is pleased to share that the show will feature introduction of new segment: Medical Manufacturing
India Pavilion & Conference – a dedicated platform for Raw Materials, Components, Machinery, Services
& MedTech Manufacturing Solutions. He congratulates all participants and warmly appreciates the Messe
Düsseldorf India team for their continued contribution to the growth of India’s healthcare industry.
Reflecting the same focus on innovation, manufacturing and collaboration, Mr. Ajay Kumar Gulati,
General Manager, Messe Düsseldorf India, says, “The 32nd edition of Medical Fair India comes at an
important time for India’s healthcare and MedTech ecosystem, as the country moves decisively towards
greater innovation, digitalisation and manufacturing capabilities. With Medical Manufacturing India
making its debut alongside our established exhibition and conference platforms, this edition will create a
stronger connection between healthcare providers, technology innovators, manufacturers and the wider
MedTech supply chain. We look forward to welcoming the industry to Mumbai and providing a platform
that enables meaningful business opportunities, knowledge exchange and collaboration, while
contributing to the continued growth of India’s healthcare sector.”
Global Healthcare Innovation Meets Indian Market Opportunities
Medical Fair India 2026 will witness greater international participation, bringing together exhibitors and
healthcare technology providers from Brazil, China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore,
South Korea and United States of America.
Spread across approximately 15,500 square metres of exhibition area, the exhibition will showcase a
wide range of products, technologies and solutions across Medical Equipment & Devices, Medical
Technology, Healthcare IT Systems & Solutions, Hospital & Healthcare Infrastructure, Pharmacy and
Dispensary Equipment and Furniture, Disposables & Consumer Goods, Imaging & Diagnostics,
Laboratory and Analytical Equipment and Products, Measuring & Testing Equipment, Life Sciences and
Biotechnology, Rehabilitation, Orthopedic and Physiotherapy solutions and Components.
The event will attract a diverse professional audience including doctors and practicing physicians,
veterinarians, dentists and dental surgeons, doctors and healthcare professionals from hospitals and
medical establishments, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, hospital directors and managers,
hospital administration teams, laboratory and biotechnology professionals, manufacturers, distributors
and traders, academic and university representatives, government and international agencies and
associations, and ophthalmologists.
Connecting Healthcare Leaders, Procurement Decision-Makers and Innovators
With 500+ exhibiting brands, 300+ delegates and 4 conference platforms, Medical Fair India 2026 will
provide opportunities for meaningful business connections, knowledge exchange and collaboration.
A key focus of the Mumbai edition will be to connect exhibitors with leading hospital procurement
leaders, enabling healthcare decision-makers to explore new technologies, products and solutions while
creating opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers to develop new business relationships.
The flagship features continue to expand including the RehaIndia Pavilion for rehabilitation products,
orthopedic aids, Clin Lab - Diagnostica Pavilion for IVD innovations, FTR4H Pavilion for Digital Health
technology.
The exhibition will be complemented by four focused conference platforms addressing some of the most
important developments shaping the future of healthcare.
Four Conference Platforms Addressing the Future of Healthcare
The 11th edition of the International Healthcare Conference, in partnership with Voice of Healthcare, will
explore the future of healthcare through themes including Future-ready hospitals – digital infrastructure,
AI & sustainable healthcare systems; precision diagnostics – genomics, AI pathology & next-generation
labs; MedTech innovation – manufacturing, R&D & global partnerships; nursing leadership – capacity
building & future care models; healthcare innovation – AI, digital health & the healthcare start-up
ecosystem; cardiovascular care – awareness, prevention & digital cardiac engagement; and healthcare
entrepreneurship – innovation pitches from emerging start-ups.
The 10th edition of the Future for Health (FTR4H) Conference, in partnership with Wearable
Technologies, will focus on emerging technologies and their impact on healthcare, including AI and data
analytics, MedTech development and manufacturing in India, wearable healthcare and medical
technology innovation, digital health and MedTech innovation, proactive care solutions and the future
of hospitals through workflow automation and emerging technology integration, and is open to all
attendees.
The 2nd edition of the Healthcare Leadership & Nursing Excellence Summit, in association with Advance
Media Group, will bring together leaders around the themes of Connecting leaders building the next
generation of healthcare, India's roadmap towards intelligent and sustainable healthcare, designing
intelligent hospitals, the CEO of tomorrow, the future of nursing leadership, precision healthcare,
cardiovascular care, connected care and building trust in the digital age.
The newly introduced Medical Manufacturing India Conference, which is open to all attendees, will
address key issues across the MedTech manufacturing ecosystem, including building blocks of medical
devices such as polymers, components, manufacturing technologies and sub-assemblies;
manufacturing polymer-based medical devices; new product innovations and opportunities for startups; and the development of India's IVD supply chain.
Strong Industry and Institutional Support
Medical Fair India 2026 is supported by leading organisations across the healthcare and MedTech
ecosystem. Key partners include Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd. as Badge Partner, J. Mitra &
Co. Pvt. Ltd. as IVD Partner, Freudenberg Medical as Associate Partner, Ranish Impex Pvt. Ltd. as Well
Being Partner and Frost & Sullivan as Knowledge Partner.
The event is supported by prominent industry bodies and institutions including the Association of Indian
Medical Device Industry (AiMeD), Association of Diagnostics Manufacturers of India (ADMI),
Association of Healthcare Providers – India (AHPI), Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Asia Pacific
Medical Technology Association (APACMed), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Atal Incubation
Centre (AIC), Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO), Export Promotion Council for
Medical Devices (EPCMD), GLOBAL MEDTECH ADVOCACY & ADVISORY FORUM (GMAAF), Quality and
Accreditation Institute (QAI), National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM),
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), Quality Council of India
(QCI), Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) and Voice of Healthcare (VoH).
A Platform for India’s Next Phase of Healthcare Growth
As India's healthcare sector continues to evolve through digitalisation, advanced diagnostics, domestic
manufacturing and technology-led care, Medical Fair India 2026 in Mumbai will provide a meeting point
for established industry leaders, healthcare decision-makers, manufacturers and emerging innovators.
By bringing together a large-scale exhibition, dedicated medical manufacturing platform and focused
conferences on healthcare leadership, digital health, MedTech and innovation, the 32nd edition aims to
strengthen business connections, encourage knowledge exchange and contribute to the continued
development of India's healthcare and medical technology ecosystem.
For more information and registration, visit www.medicalfair-india.com
About Messe Düsseldorf India
Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, a global trade
fair organiser and provider of trade fair-related services. Messe Düsseldorf India organises leading
international trade fairs across sectors including healthcare and medical technologies, machinery and
equipment, retail, food and beverage, and industrial technologies in India.
About MEDICARE ASIA
MEDICAL FAIR INDIA is an initiative of MEDICARE ASIA, the central business platform for the portfolio of
Medical and Healthcare Exhibitions throughout Asia. MEDICARE ASIA seeks to foster strategic alliances,
develop new offerings and create customer-centric strategies across the diverse Asian healthcare market,
while building strong connections with Messe Düsseldorf’s global healthcare trade fairs in Düsseldorf,
including MEDICA, COMPAMED and REHACARE.