Why "Made in India" is the smart choice for light therapy device manufacturing

Choosing where to manufacture your medical devices is a strategic decision. For years, China dominated the conversation, but today, India is rising as a powerful alternative. For light therapy device brands aiming to optimize production, reduce risk, and strengthen market access, India offers clear and growing advantages.

Cost efficiency without compromise

India's manufacturing sector is built on scale, process discipline and engineering talent. While labor costs remain competitive, it's not about being cheaper. It's about delivering the same level of performance and compliance you'd expect from other leading production regions, with greater agility and long-term cost-effectiveness.

At LTV, we offer identical pricing for both our Indian and Chinese production lines, with no compromise on speed, quality or regulatory outcomes.

A skilled and growing workforce

With over 12 million people entering the workforce each year, India offers a deep and diverse talent pool. Engineers and technicians are increasingly specialized in sectors like electronics and medical technology. This allows manufacturers to scale quickly while maintaining expertise in the production of medical-grade light therapy devices. Another big advantage is that almost everyone speaks English! 

Avoiding U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports

For companies exporting to the United States, India offers a distinct edge. U.S. tariffs on Made in China products have increased significantly, raising costs for brands relying solely on China-based production. Manufacturing in India helps avoid many of these duties, improving price competitiveness for U.S. market entry.

Additionally, India’s government continues to engage in proactive trade discussions with the United States, creating a more stable and predictable trade environment for medical device manufacturers.

Strengthening supply chain resilience

Diversifying production beyond China has become essential for brands seeking supply chain security. India’s growing infrastructure and stability provide an attractive alternative to China, helping manufacturers reduce over-reliance on a single market.

For light therapy device companies, production in India supports global supply chain diversification while maintaining flexibility to meet fluctuating demand.

Supporting a resilient global supply chain

Global brands are increasingly looking to diversify production and reduce risk. India offers a reliable and scalable alternative for those seeking supply chain resilience without duplicating overhead or quality control efforts.

Whether your key markets are in Europe, the U.S. or Asia, our Indian facility enables flexible production planning while maintaining the consistent standards LTV is known for.

Why LTV manufactures in India

LTV’s manufacturing facility in India is ISO13485 and MDSAP certified, and fully SEDEX-audited. This means our operations meet the highest international standards for medical device development and manufacturing, while also complying with global expectations for ethical production, labor transparency and supply chain responsibility.

We work with a highly experienced Dutch leadership and local Design and engineering team, fully integrated into LTV’s global systems. This allows us to maintain consistent product quality across regions, streamline communication, and offer clients the same level of precision, regulatory alignment and flexibility they’re used to from every LTV facility.

Tariff advantage without surprises

For brands targeting the U.S. market, the choice of production location has direct consequences on cost structure. While China has faced escalating and unpredictable import tariffs in recent years from the USA, India presents a more stable and favorable alternative.

At present, the United States imposes significantly higher duties on medical and electronic goods imported from China. India, by contrast, is viewed by U.S. policymakers as a strategic trade partner. While specific tariff rates are subject to change, the current trade climate clearly favors imports from India, often resulting in lower import duties compared to Chinese-made products.

This makes “Made in India” not just a manufacturing advantage, but a strategic one for market access. In a time where trade conditions can shift quickly, India offers a more predictable regulatory environment with the U.S..

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Conclusion: a smart step forward

Manufacturing in India isn’t about producing cheaper. It’s about producing smarter. With the same pricing as our China-based operations, our India facility gives you the flexibility to align production with your strategic goals, while maintaining full control over quality, compliance and costs. Besides this, if you work with LTV you have the option to manufacturer in China or India, or both, which give you more flexibility based on worldwide changes. 

Looking to scale your light therapy line with confidence? Let’s explore how LTV’s manufacturing in India can support your next step.

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