Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026
Industry Warning
Polymedicure and other leaders warn of imminent national shortages of syringes and IV bags.
Gas Rationing Begins
Adani Total Gas limits supply to 40% of contracted volume for medical device plants.
War-Driven Surge
Iran war escalates, causing a 25-35% spike in plastic raw materials within 10 days.
Initial Price Creep
Polypropylene prices begin a steady climb, rising ₹55/kg over three months.
A critical shortage of polypropylene and domestic gas rationing is threatening India's medical device manufacturing sector, specifically for syringes and IV bags. Driven by the Iran war and logistical bottlenecks, raw material costs have surged up to 35% in less than two weeks, placing 90% of the industry's SMEs at risk.
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