Digital Health in India: What to Expect in 2025

As we move toward 2025, digital health is rapidly transforming India’s healthcare landscape. From innovations in AI and telemedicine to the increasing use of wearable devices and remote patient monitoring, digital health is poised to address long-standing challenges, especially in rural areas.

Industry leaders share their perspectives on what we can expect in the next few years and how these changes will shape healthcare delivery in India.

Enhancing Access in Rural India Through Digital Health

Dr Shuchin Bajaj, Founder & Director of Ujala Cygnus Hospitals, shares his vision for 2025. He believes that digital health will be the key to bridging gaps in healthcare delivery.

"By 2025, I envision digital health as a game-changer in making healthcare accessible and sustainable, especially for small towns and rural areas where Ujala Cygnus Hospitals operate. Innovations in AI, machine learning, and data analytics will enhance early diagnosis, personalized treatments, and resource optimization. Telemedicine and remote monitoring will continue bridging access gaps, bringing quality care to underserved communities."

Dr Bajaj further emphasized the need to streamline insurance processes to enable quicker claim settlements, reducing the financial strain on rural hospitals and making healthcare more sustainable.

According to him, the synergy between digital health infrastructure and public-private collaborations will create a more patient-centric ecosystem.

Telehealth, Digital Twins, & Green IT

Nanda Kishore, Chief Information Officer at Continental Hospitals, outlined a vision for 2025 where technology transforms healthcare delivery, making it more connected, proactive, and patient-focused.

"We can expect or will witness a wave of AI innovations reshaping healthcare – from smarter diagnostics to highly personalized treatment plans. Telehealth will no longer be just virtual consultations; it will blend seamlessly with remote monitoring, creating a hybrid care model that keeps patients connected beyond hospital walls.

Digital therapeutics (DTx) and advanced biosensors will drive proactive care, managing chronic conditions before they escalate. On the security front, zero-trust models and AI-powered threat detection will become the backbone of patient data protection.”

He added that the Digital twin technology will unlock new possibilities – simulating patient care and optimizing hospital operations like never before. Generative AI will simplify clinical documentation and enrich staff training, cutting down administrative burdens. Meanwhile, green IT solutions will promote sustainability, trimming energy use and operational costs.

According to him, 2025 will be about blending technology with empathy, shaping healthcare that's more responsive, predictive, and patient-focused.

Healthtech Growth & Implementation of Standards

As the Founder & CEO of TrioTree Technologies, Mr Surjeet Thakur has a broad perspective on India’s health tech sector. His insights into the sector’s projected growth and the importance of regulatory standards are instrumental in understanding how India’s digital health ecosystem will evolve.

"The Indian health tech sector is expected to grow steadily, with estimates projecting its value to reach $25 billion by 2025. This growth will be driven by the increasing adoption of telemedicine, wearable health devices, and AI-based diagnostics, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in healthcare delivery. While the sector holds great promise, challenges such as regulatory hurdles, limited technological infrastructure, and low awareness among users need to be addressed."

Moreover, he noted that the industry’s success will depend on addressing these challenges. For Mr Thakur, the focus should be on effectively implementing existing standards such as ABDM and NABH Digital Health Standards, ensuring that digital health solutions are scalable and benefit both urban and rural populations.

Redefining Healthcare with AI & Generative Technologies

Vishnu Vardhan, CEO & Founder of Vizzhy Inc, envisions 2025 as a turning point for healthcare technology. With a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automated Speech Recognition (ASR)-driven Generative AI, he anticipates groundbreaking transformations in operational efficiency, accessibility, and patient care.

"In 2025, AI agents and ASR-driven Gen AI will redefine healthcare, streamlining operations, enhancing accessibility, and personalizing healthcare. These advancements will seamlessly collaborate to deliver superior health outcomes and unparalleled patient experiences."

Mr Vardhan emphasizes the power of collaboration between emerging technologies to create a healthcare ecosystem that is not only more efficient but also deeply patient-centric. According to him, by leveraging these advancements, healthcare providers can deliver tailored care while significantly improving overall outcomes, making 2025 a pivotal year for digital health innovation.

Access to Life-Saving Digital Solutions Globally

Prashant Warrier, co-founder & CEO of Qure.ai, is working on expanding the reach of AI-powered diagnostic solutions to underserved regions across the globe.

Warrier advocates for the global adoption of chest X-ray-based lung cancer detection, which he believes can lead to faster triaging and diagnosis. Qure.ai is working closely with the WHO to integrate this into healthcare systems worldwide, driving better health outcomes through early detection.

"At Qure.ai, our vision for 2025 is ambitious yet deeply rooted in the need for equitable healthcare access and innovation. We aim to expand our reach in underserved regions like Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America by delivering cutting-edge digital health solutions through our end-to-end lung cancer screening solutions and other platforms. These regions often lack access to transformative technologies emerging from the U.S. and the UK, and we are determined to bridge that gap with our technology and partnerships."

Focus on Mental Health in Digital Health Growth

Dr Arvind Otta, a Senior Psychologist, and Mental Health Activist, is deeply invested in the growth of digital platforms for mental health services. With an eye on the future, he foresees a dramatic increase in the digital healthcare budget by 2025, especially for telehealth and mental health applications.

"It is assumed that the digital healthcare budget in 2025 will increase compared to 2024. These key drivers may include telehealth, mental health applications, and online therapy. It also helps the government and private entities to provide more funds to enhance digital technologies, more powerful Internet connections in the countryside, and secure data processing systems."

Dr Otta envisions a world where digital platforms bridge the gaps in mental health services, offering easier access to therapy and psychiatric help, particularly for people in rural areas. He also highlights the importance of creating user-friendly mobile apps to enhance accessibility for people seeking mental health support.

Increasing Role of Remote Monitoring & Predictive Analytics

Bhagwati Prasad, CEO of Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology, sees the future of digital health in India as being shaped by the integration of advanced technologies like predictive analytics, wearable devices, and telemedicine.

His expectations for 2025 reflect an industry that is moving towards more proactive care, leveraging data to improve patient outcomes.

"In 2025, we expect the adoption of digital tools to continue to increase in India. Voice-to-text features in hospital information systems and clinic management systems are anticipated to become a standard. This innovation will save the efforts of clinicians in streamlining data entry processes, thereby decreasing barriers to the adoption of digital tools."

Prasad also anticipates that wearable health devices and remote monitoring tools will play a crucial role in chronic disease management. With the integration of predictive analytics, healthcare will become more personalized, timely, and efficient, benefitting both patients and providers.

He is optimistic that standardized practices, such as the NABH standards for EMRs and Hospital Information Systems, will improve the quality and interoperability of digital health solutions.

Conclusion

As industry leaders from diverse sectors offer their insights, one thing is clear: India’s digital health ecosystem is on the cusp of transformative change. With a focus on rural healthcare, mental health services, and scalable technology adoption, 2025 will be a year of unprecedented growth for digital health in India. These advancements will not only improve healthcare accessibility but also deliver better, more personalized care to millions of Indians, ensuring that health technology is a driving force in creating a healthier future for all.