Indian ambulances getting an upgrade with more organized players
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: India's ambulance sector is seeing an upgrade with several start-ups and the state government not just working to address the deficit but also upgrading it by launching advanced ambulances. For instance, Maharashtra’s hinterland is set to get a key medical upgrade with the state government partnering with Sumeet-SSG—a joint venture between Pune-based Sumeet Group Enterprises’s and Spanish emergency transport provider SSG Matrix—to deploy a fleet of 1,756 advanced ambulances.
Maharashtra is just one example and the country's ambulance sector is seeing a shift towards organised ambulance players and also upgrades in the quality of ambulance service with key start-ups entering the segment. The joint venture—with 51% investment from Sumeet-SSG and 49% from the Maharashtra government—will begin the roll out to implement its ‘Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services’ (MEMS) 108 ambulance project before the end of 2024 and complete it by the middle of next year. “The fleet deployment is likely to be completed by mid-2025," Summit Salunke, vice chairman, Sumeet Group Enterprises, said.
India’s ambulance services sector has been largely unorganised, however, it is steadily growing. The Indian ambulance market is projected to grow at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the 2024-2028 period, according to a report by consultancy Primus Partners. However, the report noted that the industry still lacks specialised care services.
Of the 17,495 ambulances that are operational currently, only 3,441 are Advanced Life Support (ALS) units. These units have advanced equipment for critical care of patients, like cardiac monitors and ventilators. Basic Life Support (BLS) units make up a
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