Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026
Industry Warning
Polymedicure and other leaders warn of imminent national shortages of syringes and IV bags.
Industry Warning
Polymedicure and industry experts warn of imminent shortages in hospital consumables.
Gas Rationing Begins
Adani Total Gas limits supply to 40% of contracted volume for medical device plants.
Gas Rationing Implemented
Adani Total Gas notifies manufacturers of 40% supply limits and 'excess' charges.
War-Driven Surge
Iran war escalates, causing a 25-35% spike in plastic raw materials within 10 days.
War-Driven Surge
Iran conflict escalates, triggering a 35% spike in polymer costs within 10 days.
Initial Price Creep
Polypropylene prices begin a steady climb, rising ₹55/kg over three months.
Price Inflation Begins
Polypropylene prices start a steady climb, rising Rs 55/kg over three months.
India's medical device sector is facing a critical supply chain disruption as the Iran war drives a 35% surge in polypropylene prices and domestic gas rationing limits production. Small and medium enterprises, which comprise 90% of the industry, are struggling to maintain output of essential consumables like syringes and IV bags.
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.