MedTech sector to touch $20 billion by FY27, Govt scheme to boost domestic manufacturing
The new MedTech scheme launched by the government recently can expand the sector to $20 billion, up from $14 billion currently, experts said. The scheme, with an outlay of Rs 500 crore over three years, incentivises domestic manufacturers to make final products and raw materials in the country which will enable them to compete with […]
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Health experts hail Union Budget, will greatly benefit cancer patients
The Union Budget 2025-26 introduces crucial reforms in healthcare, including daycare cancer centres, medical education expansion, and tax exemptions on life-saving drugs. The Union Budget 2025-26 introduces crucial reforms in healthcare, including daycare cancer centres, medical education expansion, and tax exemptions on life-saving drugs. Source – Zee News
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Union Budget 2025: Cancer drugs to get cheaper, special attention to women and child healthcare
The government has allocated ₹99,858.56 crore for the Union Health Ministry in the Union Budget 2025-26 — ₹95,957.87 crore for the Department of Health and Family Welfare and ₹3,900.69 crore for the Department of Health Research. It is an increase from ₹89,974.12 crore allocated in the Budget (revised estimates) of 2024-2025. Source – The Hindu
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Budget 2025 push to Healthcare: Expanding Cancer Centers, Strengthening Medical
Budget 2025 push to Healthcare: The Budget 2025 has given a strong push to healthcare by expanding cancer centers, strengthening medical education, offering customs duty exemptions, and prioritizing the development of General Clinical Centers (GCCs). Budget allocation for Healthcare for FY2025-26 SOURCE – Economic Times
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MedTekon 2025 – The future of medical technology in India is taking shape!
The future of medical technology in India is taking shape! MedTekon 2025 concluded with powerful discussions on innovation, policy reforms, and investment in healthcare. Catch the highlights on News24, featuring key industry leaders and policymakers shaping the next era of MedTech. SOURCE – News 24 Attachments News 24 (62 MB)
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Ratan Tata: A philanthropist who touched millions of lives
Ratan Tata death: Ratan Tata, one of India’s most respected industrialists, built a legacy far beyond business. Known for his humility and quiet resolve, the philanthropic endeavours of Tata, who passed away in Mumbai, have transformed millions of lives in India and beyond. SOURCE – Businesstoday
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Ayushman Bharat Expands to Include Seniors, Addressing Unique Healthcare Challenges
Seniors face unique healthcare challenges such as chronic conditions, reduced mortality and mental health issues, which Ayushman Bharat can address through specialised geriatric wards and routine checkups. SOURCE – Health Care Executive
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Business France India hosts 2024 Indo-French Healthcare Conference
Business France India has hosted the 2024 edition of the Indo-French Healthcare Conference on September 17, 2024 at the Embassy of France in India. The event, held in partnership with the French Institute in India (IFI) and the Medical Technology Association of India (MTaI), was inaugurated by the Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Thierry […]
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New code for medical devices mandates complaint decisions within 90 days
This report has been updated Ethics Committees to be formed by medical devices associations under the new Uniform Code for Marketing Practices in Medical Devices (UCMPMD), 2024 would have to decide on any complaints regarding breach of code within 90 days of its receipt by the committee. SOURCE – Business Standard
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