Baxter International Inc. is a US medical devices and healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, and listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BAX. Founded in 1931, the company makes and sells medical products used across hospitals, clinics and home care, including infusion systems, IV fluids, injectable pharmaceuticals, and connected care and monitoring equipment. It employs about 37,500 people worldwide.
For fiscal year 2025 Baxter reported revenue of about $11.24 billion, and its market capitalization stands near $11.47 billion. The company classifies its business under medical instruments and supplies within the broader healthcare sector, operating through multiple segments spanning medical products, healthcare systems and pharmaceuticals.
In India, the company operates as Baxter India Private Limited (CIN U33112HR1996PTC038528), incorporated on 11 June 1996 with its registered and corporate office in Gurugram, Haryana. Baxter India runs manufacturing plants at Alathur near Chennai and at Waluj near Aurangabad, plus an IT and business services center and an R&D center in Bengaluru that support the company's operations globally.