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Infertility is not just a medical condition but a crisis fuelled by lifestyle choices, with infertility rates soaring particularly in lower-income groups and tier 2 and 3 cities where access to healthcare is limited, a top IVF specialist said. Dr Ajay Murdia, the man behind one of India's largest fertility chain, Indira IVF, said while advancements in assisted reproductive technologies like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) offer hope, it is a reality that the underprivileged who are hit hard. "Infertility rates are soaring, particularly in lower-income and tier 2 and 3 cities, where access to healthcare, nutrition, and education is limited," Dr Murdia, founder and chairman of Indira IVF, told PTI. "Infertility is no longer just a medical issue; it's a crisis fuelled by lifestyle choices that hit the underprivileged hardest. Without action, even advancements like IVF will remain out of reach for many," he said. Lifestyle factors such as obesity, poor diet, smoking, and chronic stress, .

Birla Fertility & IVF already has a 60 per cent hold in Tier II cities such as Siliguri, Bhubaneswar, Varanasi, Meerut, Ranchi, and others

Every year on July 25, World IVF Day is observed to celebrate Louise Brown's conception, which was the first IVF baby in history

Hormonal issues, increasing substance use, and changing lifestyle are leading to an increase in infertility in India, which may irreversibly altar India's population dynamics, potentially leading to an ageing crisis, Dr Ajay Murdia, the man behind India's one of the largest fertility chain, Indira IVF, has said. Talking to PTI ahead of the World IVF Day on July 25, Dr Murdia said that India stands at a critical crossroads, facing an unprecedented infertility crisis that threatens not only millions of families but the country's future demographic balance. "According to some estimates, about 27.5 million married couples are actively trying to conceive and are suffering from infertility. But only about 275,000 IVF cycles are performed every year," he said. "This silent epidemic, affecting one in six couples, is rapidly evolving into a national emergency with far-reaching consequences for India's societal structure and economic prospects," Murdia, Founder and Chairman of Indira IVF, ...

According to industry sources, the deal is valued at below Rs 100 crore, and the transaction will be financed through internal accruals

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Boston, Massachusetts-based TA Associates is selling its 47 per cent stake in Indira IVF

The deal values Indira IVF at $1.1 billion, cementing its position as a global leader in fertility services, with BPEA EQT set to become the new majority investor

WINGS IVF was launched in 2014 and since then has established its centres in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Delhi

1 in 6 Indian couples in metros grapples with infertility. Indira IVF is the largest player in the Rs 6,000-cr market that offers them a solution

Company says stakeholder Boston-based TA Associates is not seeking an exit for now

India is home to 28 million couples with fertility-related issues

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The absolute risk of delivering an IVF baby with malformations is very low. It is same as in a spontaneous pregnancy