New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Home healthcare devices such as blood pressure monitors are becoming increasingly important as more people look to keep track of their health beyond hospital visits. However, access to reliable monitoring equipment remains a challenge for many households in India. In a move that could strengthen the country's medical device manufacturing sector, Japan-based OMRON Healthcare has started full-scale production at its first factory in India, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The facility will initially manufacture blood pressure monitors for the domestic market, with plans to expand production and eventually serve international markets. The company is also looking to introduce smarter manufacturing technology as it strengthens i...