Rising geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to show up where clinicians feel it most, inside hospitals and diagnostic centers. What might seem like distant conflict is quietly reshaping the availability and cost of everyday medical supplies and imaging services in India. Medical device manufacturers are reporting a sharp escalation in input costs, particularly for plastics used in essential consumables. Prices of key polymers such as polypropylene, polyethylene, and PVC have climbed steeply in recent weeks, in some cases pushing overall input costs up by nearly 50 percent.
At the same time, gas prices tied to production and power have doubled, placing additional strain on manufacturers already operating on tight margins. Items like syringes, catheters, IV lines, and urine bags are especially vulnerable, raising concerns about near-term supply stability. For…
