This document discusses the opportunity for dialysis centers in India. It notes that end stage renal disease (ESRD) affects over 3.7 million people in India who require regular dialysis treatment as their kidneys are only functioning at 10% or less. Each ESRD patient needs 3 dialysis sessions per week, amounting to 156 sessions annually. At a price of Rs. 1,000 per session, the total potential market size for dialysis sessions in India is Rs. 577 billion annually. The document also provides details on the investment required to set up a dialysis center, including costs for dialysis machines, staffing, consumables, and retaining a nephrologist. Guidelines for operating a dial