Indian Radiological & Imaging Association

What Indian Radiological & Imaging Association does

Indian Radiological & Imaging Association (IRIA) is India's largest professional membership association for radiologists and imaging specialists, with 27,694 members as of May 2026. Founded in 1937 (per firmographics) and headquartered in New Delhi with a registered office in Kolkata, IRIA is a non-profit member-governed organization operated by 14 staff and a rotating slate of elected office bearers led by President Dr. Sandeep Kavthale (2026). Its core function is to advance the study and practice of diagnostic radiology and imaging modalities — X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET CT/MRI, interventional radiology, and related sub-specialties — through certification, education, advocacy, and member welfare programs.

IRIA's product surface is organized around three operating layers. The main website (iria.org.in) serves as the central hub for membership administration, news bulletins, event calendars, and welfare schemes including RAKSHA (professional indemnity insurance), the Social Security Scheme, Samrakshan (radiation safety), IRIA SHAKTHI (women's empowerment), and Preventive Radiology. The Indian College of Radiology (ICRI), a wholly-owned academic subsidiary, runs the MICR (Masters in Clinical Radiology) examination, F-ICRI fellowship, EDiR examinations, daily teaching programs, and the ICRI Case of the Week series, alongside a comprehensive radiology guidelines library and a 6-volume Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Radiology. A separate wholly-owned subsidiary, IRIA eLearning, hosts online courses and video lectures for approximately 10,000 students, including an "AI Made Simple" educational initiative. Additional channels include the Annual Conference of IRIA, the SonoSummit ultrasound summit, the IRIA Classifieds equipment marketplace (with Razorpay payment integration), a job portal, and the IRIA House guest accommodation.

The business model is fundamentally subscription-recurring, driven by annual membership fees from radiologists and imaging professionals, supplemented by certification exam fees, conference registration revenue, publication and textbook sales, classifieds transaction flow, and welfare scheme administration. Go-to-market is community-led, leveraging state branches, city chapters, and the professional network effect. The association operates exclusively within India, with no disclosed funding rounds, no external investors, and no M&A activity — IRIA is a self-sustaining member-owned non-profit.

Name

Indian Radiological & Imaging Association

Legal name

Indian Radiological & Imaging Association

Website

https://iria.org.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IRIA is India's largest professional membership association for radiologists and imaging specialists, serving 27,694 members through certification programs (MICR, F-ICRI, EDiR), an e-learning platform, conferences, indemnity insurance, and welfare schemes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: IRIA generates revenue primarily through membership fees from radiologists and imaging professionals. Members receive benefits including access to educational resources, publications, conferences, insurance schemes, and professional development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IRIA is a non-profit professional membership association that serves India's radiology and imaging community through annual memberships, certification examinations (MICR, F-ICRI, EDIR), the eLearning platform, conferences, publications, and member welfare schemes including professional indemnity insurance (RAKSHA) and a social security scheme. It also operates an equipment classifieds marketplace, job portal, and the Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging.

Product overview

Indian Radiological & Imaging Association (IRIA) is India's largest professional association for radiologists and imaging specialists, operating a unified platform consisting of its main website (iria.org.in), multiple sub-platforms, and affiliated programs. The core offerings include the IRIA Main Website serving as the central hub for membership, events, and resources; ICRI (Indian College of Radiology and Imaging) as the academic sub-brand providing MICR (Masters in Clinical Radiology) examination, F-ICRI fellowship, EDiR exams, daily teaching programs, and case studies; and IRIA eLearning for online courses. Additional services encompass IRIA Classifieds for equipment marketplace, professional schemes like RAKSHA (indemnity insurance) and Social Security Scheme, community programs including Samrakshan, RAKSHA, IRIA SHAKTHI, and Preventive Radiology, News Bulletins, Research & Grants support, Job Portal, Radiology Event Calendar, and IRIA House guest accommodation. The portfolio also includes SonoSummit (annual ultrasound conference), annual national conferences, and the Beti Bachao social initiative. IRIA represents 27,694 members promoting radiology and imaging modalities including X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET CT/MRI, and Interventional Radiology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICRI (Indian College of Radiology): Educational and certification arm of IRIA offering MICR (Masters in Clinical Radiology) examination and F-ICRI fellowship programs.
• IRIA eLearning
• IRIA Classifieds

Products and services

• IRIA Professional Membership Annual professional membership subscription for radiologists and imaging professionals in India, providing access to educational resources, certification pathways, publications, conferences, insurance schemes, advocacy, and the professional community network of state branches and city chapters.
• MICR (Masters in Clinical Radiology) Examination Multi-step masters-level certification examination in clinical radiology administered by ICRI for radiologists, with formal convocation and recognition as a mark of advanced clinical competence.
• F-ICRI Fellowship Program Fellowship of the Indian College of Radiology and Imaging (F-ICRI) awarded to radiologists for advanced sub-specialty recognition, with both individual and institutional application tracks.
• EDIR Examination European Diploma in Radiology (EDIR) examination administered through ICRI as an internationally recognized credentialing pathway for radiologists.
• IRIA eLearning Platform Self-serve online learning platform delivering radiology courses, video lectures, and educational content to approximately 10,000 enrolled students, including the AI Made Simple initiative.
• Annual Conference of IRIA Annual national conference of the Indian Radiological & Imaging Association, featuring scientific sessions, exhibitions, and professional networking for radiologists across India.
• IRIA Sonosummit Annual ultrasound summit organized by IRIA providing specialized education and advancement in sonography for radiology professionals.
• IRIA Classifieds Online marketplace for buying, selling, and exchanging radiology and medical imaging equipment including Bone Mineral Density machines, mammogram machines, ultrasound machines, CT scanners, and related supplies.
• IRIA Job Portal Dedicated employment portal for radiology professionals to search radiology job openings and upload resumes, operated as a member career service.
• Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging Official peer-reviewed academic journal of IRIA, published periodically and distributed as a membership benefit covering diagnostic radiology and imaging research.
• Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Radiology (6-Volume) Six-volume reference textbook on clinical radiology published by IRIA, offering thorough clinical expertise and coverage of imaging modalities, with member discounts at launch.
• RAKSHA Professional Indemnity Insurance Professional liability and indemnity insurance scheme for radiologists operated by IRIA to provide malpractice protection to members.
• IRIA Social Security Scheme Social security and welfare program for IRIA members, providing financial protection and support benefits to members and their families.
• IRIA Research and Grants Program Research funding and grants program from IRIA providing financial support to members for radiology research projects.
• IRIA House Guest House Guest house accommodation facility at IRIA House in New Delhi, available to visiting members, faculty, and conference delegates.
• ICRI Case of the Week Weekly case-based educational program published by ICRI, where radiologists from Indian institutions submit and review imaging cases for continuing professional development.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Forum of Radiology Sub-specialty Associations (FORA)coreOthersFORA is an internal umbrella forum bringing together radiology sub-specialty associations under IRIA for coordinated professional development and advocacy in radiology specialties.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Korean Society of Radiology (KSR): National radiology society of South Korea. Directly comparable in scope and mission to IRIA, serving as the recognized professional body for radiologists in a single Asian country with strong medical imaging infrastructure.
• Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR): Canada's national specialty association for radiologists. Directly comparable member-services-and-advocacy mission, though smaller in scale and operating in a different healthcare funding environment.
• American College of Radiology (ACR): The US national professional association for radiologists. Directly comparable in mission (advancing radiology practice, certification, accreditation, practice guidelines) but operating at a larger scale with stronger commercial and technology infrastructure.
• Royal College of Radiologists (RCR): UK professional body responsible for radiology training, examinations, and clinical standards. Directly comparable to IRIA on credentialing authority and guideline-setting, though in a higher-income healthcare market.
• European Society of Radiology (ESR): Continental-level radiology society representing European radiologists. Directly comparable structure (society + educational college) to IRIA, though operating across multiple countries with European institutional backing.
• British Institute of Radiology (BIR): UK-based learned society and registered charity for radiology and imaging professionals. Directly comparable educational and publishing focus to IRIA's ICRI and journal publications.
• Radiological Society of North America (RSNA): International radiology society known for its annual conference and peer-reviewed journals. Closely comparable to IRIA's academic and educational mission, but with global reach and significantly larger resources.
• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR): Bi-national professional college for radiologists in Australia and New Zealand. Comparable in combining membership, training, and examination functions similar to IRIA's ICRI arm.

Others

• Indian Medical Association (IMA): India's largest national voluntary organization for medical professionals across all specialties. Comparable as a peer professional association operating in the same regulatory and cultural environment in India, but broader in scope (all physicians, not just radiologists).

Regional players

• Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology (AOSR): Regional radiology society serving Asia and Oceania. Comparable in representing radiologists in the same geographic region as IRIA, but with a broader cross-country remit and limited overlap with India-specific activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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