Budget 2026 Expectations: Healthcare Sector Pushes for Reform, Coverage & Digital Scale
With medical inflation estimated between 11.5 and 14 per cent, industry leaders say stronger fiscal support is needed to bridge the gap between policy intent and on-ground impact.
As the Union government prepares to present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, the healthcare sector is closely tracking whether fiscal priorities will address rising healthcare costs, infrastructure gaps, insurance coverage limitations, and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases.
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