Fujifilm India has inaugurated its new endoscopy manufacturing facility in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, marking a major milestone in the company’s “Make in India” strategy. The plant will produce a range of endoscopes and related components locally, reducing import dependence, lowering costs, improving supply chain resilience, and supporting faster access to advanced endoscopic technologies for Indian hospitals and patients.
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The Jodhpur facility, launched on January 28, 2026, spans a modern production unit equipped for assembly, testing, and quality assurance of flexible endoscopes used in gastroenterology, bronchoscopy, urology, and other specialties. It is expected to create 300–500 direct jobs initially and contribute to Fujifilm’s goal of manufacturing 50%+ of its India-sold endoscopy products domestically within 3–5 years. The move aligns with government incentives under the PLI scheme for medical devices and is projected to reduce lead times and costs for Indian healthcare providers.
Fujifilm India has officially commenced operations at its new endoscopy manufacturing plant in Jodhpur, Rajasthan a significant step toward localising production of high-precision medical devices in India. The facility was inaugurated on January 28, 2026, in the presence of senior government officials, industry leaders, and Fujifilm executives, underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to the “Make in India” initiative and strengthening domestic supply chains for critical healthcare technologies.
The Jodhpur plant is dedicated to the assembly, testing, calibration, and packaging of flexible endoscopes and related accessories used in gastroenterology (upper GI, colonoscopy), bronchoscopy, urology, ENT, and laparoscopic procedures. It incorporates Fujifilm’s global quality standards, including cleanroom environments, automated inspection systems, and end-to-end traceability to meet CDSCO, ISO 13485, and international regulatory requirements.
Key highlights of the facility include:
- Initial production capacity for several thousand endoscopes annually, with phased scaling planned
- Local sourcing of select components and sub-assemblies to increase domestic value addition
- Creation of 300–500 skilled jobs in engineering, quality control, assembly, and testing
- Integration with Fujifilm’s global R&D and supply chain for continuous technology transfer
- Focus on faster delivery and cost optimisation for Indian hospitals, reducing reliance on imports
Fujifilm India currently imports the majority of its endoscopy systems, but the Jodhpur facility is the first step toward localisation. The company aims to manufacture more than 50% of the endoscopes sold in India domestically within the next 3–5 years, leveraging government incentives under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for medical devices.
Fujifilm India Managing Director said: “India is one of the fastest-growing markets for endoscopy and minimally invasive procedures. By establishing manufacturing here in Jodhpur, we are not only reducing costs and lead times for our customers but also contributing to self reliance in critical medical technologies. This plant is a cornerstone of our long term commitment to the Indian healthcare ecosystem.”
The launch aligns with India’s broader push to build domestic manufacturing capabilities in high tech medical devices, reduce import dependence (currently 80–90% for advanced endoscopes), and create high skill jobs in emerging industrial hubs like Rajasthan.
“Local manufacturing is the key to affordable, timely access to advanced medical technologies. With the Jodhpur endoscopy plant, Fujifilm is helping India move closer to that goal one high precision device at a time.”
By
HB Team
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