❖ India has now reversed an old trend to become a net exporter of medical consumables and disposables, a first for the country. 

❖ Till now, the foreign products dominated the country's market for medical consumables, which include needles and catheters, among other things.

❖ During the fiscal year 2022-23, the country exported consumables and disposables valued at $1.6 billion.

❖ It is surpassing imports which amounted to approximately $1.1 billion.

❖ Exports witnessed a 16% increase over the previous fiscal year, whereas imports saw a 33% decline.