Nephrocare India plans to set up 300 comprehensive kidney care clinics across India in 8-10 years

New Delhi: Estimates suggest that there are around seven crore patients suffering from various chronic kidney diseases, but only around 12,881 hemodialysis centers are capable of performing dialysis across the country. Lack of proper infrastructure and access to specialized renal care clinics are some of the main reasons for India to have such a huge burden of end-stage kidney disease patients.

With a view to bridging this gap, Nephrocare India has envisioned setting up close to 300 comprehensive renal care facilities by adopting the hub and spoke model across the country in the next 8–10 years. The company is looking to rope in partners to support its ambitious growth plans,” announced Dr. Pratim Sengupta, Founder and Managing Director, Nephrocare India.

The company plans to set up around 22 such high-end facilities by March 2026, and of these, four centers will be opened by the end of the current fiscal year. It is exploring various options for raising funds, including an initial public offer (IPO), to meet its growth objective.

According to estimates, India’s dialysis market is projected to grow from $2.113 billion in 2022 to $4.368 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9.50% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2030. The Indian dialysis market is growing at a significant rate, driven by factors such as an increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), a growing geriatric population, and an increasing awareness of the availability and benefits of dialysis treatment.

The company, which currently has three kidney care clinics apart from a flagship unit in Kolkata, helps address all the needs of a patient through its comprehensive units, which include a pharmacy, a modern dialysis facility, a critical renal patient care setup, lifestyle yoga, and nutritional care departments, backed by its unique patient-centric IT solution. The company boasts of not only addressing the physical well-being of patients but also ensuring their psychological and spiritual welfare through its flagship program named ‘MUKTI’, where one can experience the blend of ancient Yogic wisdom with modern medicine. Highlighting the pressing need for generating awareness around kidney care, Kolkata-based renal care institution Nephrocare India is also organizing a ‘Walkathon’ to commemorate its Foundation Day on December 15.

The institute, which was founded by the renowned nephrologist and Bharat Jyoti Awardee, Dr. Pratim Sengupta, in 2014, is also launching a mascot on the occasion to create a connection with common people and spread awareness about various aspects of kidney health, the need to focus on kidney care, the importance of undertaking routine tests for early detection of anomalies, and going in for holistic treatment to address any issues pertaining to the kidney.

“A person suffering from any chronic disease has to live with it for a very long time, and hence it is important to provide holistic care and support to improve his quality of life. So, at Nephrocare, we not only address the problems of our patients through medicines, but we also provide holistic solutions by offering customized diet plans, yoga therapy, and conducting routine knowledge sessions to take care of their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. On our Foundation Day this year, we would like to highlight our commitment to setting up around 300 comprehensive renal care units to bridge the huge demand-supply gap in the field of quality renal care in India,” Dr. Sengupta added.