Sharma Orthopedic

What Sharma Orthopedic does

Sharma Orthopedic (India) Pvt. Ltd. (CIN U33110GJ2014PLC081007), founded in 1992 and headquartered in Waghodia, Gujarat, manufactures and exports orthopedic implants under the proprietary ELEGANT® brand. Its portfolio spans arthroplasty (Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Radial Head Prosthesis), spine systems, a broad intramedullary interlocking nail line (femur, tibia, humerus, radius, ulna, fibula, ankle), trauma plates and screws, arthroscopy implants, pins and wires, external fixators, cranio-maxillofacial plates, and surgical power tools, with related instrument sets. Manufacturing uses titanium alloys (ISO 5832-3), stainless steel 316LVM/316L, cobalt-chromium, and XLPE/vitamin-E poly, processed on Multi-Axis Integrax machines, 5-axis CNC, and robotic coating lines within a roughly 100,000 sq. ft. facility (75,000 sq. ft. built-up area) housing 60+ fully automatic machines; inspection relies on profile projectors, CMM, and optical laser systems. Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 13485, CE marking, MDSAP (Australia, Brazil, USA), Indian FDA (CDSCO) licensing, and USFDA instrument approval, with USFDA 510(k) submissions underway for Arthroplasty, Osteosynthesis, and Spine systems.

The business operates a B2B model selling hardware (implants and instruments) to orthopedic hospitals, trauma surgeons, spine centers, and cranio-maxillofacial departments via direct domestic sales teams in India across THR/TKR/spine, trauma, and dental/CMF segments, and via a distributor network spanning 50+ countries supported by regional branch offices in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Kenya (Nairobi), Guatemala (Guatemala City), Colombia (Medellín, via wholly-owned SHARMA ORTHOPEDIC LAT S.A.S), and Mexico City (opening FY 2025). Pricing is quote-based, negotiated through sales reps or government tenders, with payment in advance or as mutually agreed, and revenue streams are driven by one-time implant hardware sales, instrument-set sales, and international distribution/export. Marketing combines global medical exhibition presence (AAOS, Arab Health, MEDICA, FIME, AAOS, ASSICON, ESOT, FEMECOT), an educational blog, cadaver-lab and fellowship training programs (e.g., Afghanistan Training 2020, Cadaver Lab 2022), and a medical-tourism positioning for India-based orthopedic care.

The company is founder/family-controlled with Vivek Sharma as CEO, remained private with no external venture or private equity backing disclosed, and earns government export recognition (EEPC India Export Awards 2020 and 2022). Notable operational risks include a March 2026 news report of 100-150 tonnes of titanium rods held abroad with six months of inventory on hand amid a Gulf-crisis supply disruption, and pending regulatory milestones (USFDA 510(k)) for higher-value implant categories.

Name

Sharma Orthopedic

Legal name

Sharma Orthopedic (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://sharmaortho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sharma Orthopedic is an India-based orthopedic implant manufacturer founded in 1992 that produces trauma, spine, joint replacement, and arthroscopy implants under the ELEGANT® brand, exporting through regional branch offices and a distributor network spanning 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Implants and Surgical Instruments

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction Implants (Hip/Knee/Shoulder/Elbow/Ankle) (HLAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Orthopedic Trauma & Extremities Fixation (Plates/Screws/Nails/External Fixation) (HLAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Orthopedic implant manufacturing
• Arthroplasty implants
• Osteosynthesis devices
• Spinal implants
• Trauma fixation products

Headquarters

HQ city

Vadodara

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Orthopedic Implant Hardware Sales: One-time sale of orthopedic implants and instruments to distributors, hospitals, and surgical centers globally. Products include Arthroplasty Implants (THR/TKR), Osteosynthesis (bone plates, screws, interlocking nails), Spinal Implants, Arthroscopy Implants, and surgical power tools. Revenue is generated through direct purchase orders and framework supply agreements.
2. Surgical Instrument Set Sales: Sale of companion surgical instrument sets (e.g., ELEGANT Intertrochanteric Antegrade Nail Instrument Set, instrument sets for various nail systems) which are sold alongside or independently from implants to surgical facilities and distributor networks.
3. International Distribution & Export: Revenue generated from international distribution channels covering 50+ countries. Regional branch offices in Africa, America, Asia, and Latin America manage sub-distributor networks and maintain stock for faster delivery. Domestic India sales cover joint replacement, trauma, spine, and cranio-maxillofacial segments through direct sales teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sharma Orthopedic manufactures and exports orthopedic implants and surgical instruments for joint replacement, trauma fixation, spine surgery, and arthroscopy. Its portfolio spans the ELEGANT® intramedullary nail line, Total Hip and Knee Replacement systems, locking and non-locking plates, spinal implants, cranio-maxillofacial implants, and associated instrument sets, sold through international distributors and domestic direct sales teams to hospitals and surgeons in 50+ countries.

Product overview

Sharma Orthopedic is a manufacturer and exporter of orthopedic implants and instruments based in India. Their comprehensive portfolio centers on the ELEGANT® brand product line and includes Arthroplasty Implants (Total Hip Replacement/THR and Total Knee Replacement/TKR), Osteosynthesis implants (bone plates, screws, interlocking nails), Spinal Implants, and Arthroscopy Implants. The ELEGANT® nail system encompasses multiple specialized intramedullary nails for various anatomical sites including humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula, and ankle. The company also offers a full range of trauma implants including locking and non-locking plates, external fixators, pins, wires, headless compression screws, and dedicated instrument sets. Products are manufactured from titanium alloy (ISO 5832-3), stainless steel 316LVM, and stainless steel 316L at their 62,391 sq. ft. facility in Waghodia, Gujarat, and exported to 50+ countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Implants Knee arthroplasty implants for total and partial (unicondylar) knee replacement, sold to hospitals and surgeons performing joint replacement procedures.
• Total Hip Replacement (THR) Implants
• Radial Head Prosthesis
• Spine System Implants
• Intramedullary Interlocking Nails
• ELEGANT® Intertrochanteric Antegrade Nail (Short & Long)
• ELEGANT® Intertrochanteric Antegrade Nail Instrument Set
• ELEGANT® Humerus Nail (Helical Blade)
• ELEGANT® Humerus Nail
• ELEGANT® Radius Nail
• ELEGANT® Ulna Nail
• ELEGANT® New Gam Nail (PFNA)
• ELEGANT® Gam Nail
• Elastic Nail (Flexible Nail)
• ELEGANT® New Antegrade Femur Nail
• ELEGANT® Universal Femur Nail
• ELEGANT® Supracondylar Nail
• ELEGANT® Multiple Locking Tibia Nail
• ELEGANT® Universal Tibia Nail
• ELEGANT® Distal Tibia Nail
• ELEGANT® Ankle Arthrodesis Nail
• ELEGANT® Suprapatellar Tibia Nail
• ELEGANT® Fibula Nail
• Small Fragment Locked Plates
• Large Fragment Locked Plates
• Small Fragment Non-Locked Plates
• Large Fragment Non-Locked Plates
• Mini Fragment Plates and Implants
• Variable Angle Distal Radius Plate
• Foot & Ankle Plates
• Headless Compression Screws
• Cranio-Maxillofacial Implants
• Arthroscopy Implants
• Pins & Wires (K-wires)
• External Fixators
• Surgical Power Tools
• Orthopedic Instrument Sets
• Entice II PS High Flex Knee System

Quantifiable outcome

• Knee replacement implants report 82% lasting up to 25 years in clinical studies cited by the company.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Healthcare Professionals — AfghanistanminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2020Sharma Orthopedic conducted training programs in Afghanistan in 2020 for local healthcare professionals on the use of their orthopedic products, establishing distribution and training relationships in the region.
• International Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSharma Orthopedic works with a network of distributors across 50+ countries, with regional branch offices in Malaysia, Kenya, Guatemala, Colombia, and Mexico (opening FY 2025). Branch offices manage sub-distributor relationships, maintain local stock, and explore direct sales to large hospitals and government tenders. The network is supported by training programs including cadaver labs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Smith+Nephew: Multinational orthopedic and sports medicine player active in hip/knee reconstruction and trauma. Competes in the same THR/TKR and arthroscopy segments as Sharma Orthopedic, though with stronger premium-market brand recognition.
• Stryker: One of the largest global orthopedic implant manufacturers, with deep portfolios in hip/knee arthroplasty, trauma, spine, and surgical instruments. Overlaps directly with Sharma Orthopedic across THR/TKR and trauma nails/plates, but at a vastly larger scale and premium-market positioning.
• DePuy Synthes (Johnson & Johnson): J&J's orthopedic arm covering trauma, spine, and joint reconstruction. Direct overlap with Sharma's trauma plate/screw and spine product lines, with far greater R&D capacity and surgeon training infrastructure.
• B. Braun: German medical device major with significant orthopedic trauma, spine, and arthroplasty franchises. Comparable product mix to Sharma, particularly in intramedullary nailing and locking plates, with established emerging-market distribution.
• Zimmer Biomet: Global orthopedic major focused on joint reconstruction (hip/knee), trauma, and spine — directly comparable to Sharma's core arthroplasty and trauma fixation offerings, with established premium-market surgeon relationships.

Direct peers

• Meril Life Sciences: India-based orthopedic implant manufacturer with global distribution — most direct domestic comparable to Sharma Orthopedic in terms of product breadth (arthroplasty, trauma, spine) and emerging-market export orientation.
• TTK Healthcare (Ortho division): Indian medical devices group with orthopedic implant manufacturing — one of the few other India-based orthopedic manufacturers with comparable scale, regulatory certifications, and international footprint.
• GPC Medical: India-based orthopedic implants and instruments manufacturer/exporter covering trauma, joint replacement, and spine — directly comparable product mix and emerging-market distribution model to Sharma Orthopedic.
• Auxein Medical: Indian orthopedic and arthroscopy implant manufacturer with international distribution. Competes head-to-head with Sharma in trauma nails/plates, arthroscopy, and arthroplasty within price-sensitive emerging markets.

Emerging players

• United Orthopedic Corporation: Taiwan-based orthopedic implant manufacturer focused on hip and knee arthroplasty with growing international distribution. Comparable to Sharma in mid-tier positioning and emerging-market focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/vivek85
• Xx.com/sharma_soipl

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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