India, Jan. 29 -- India's health care sector stands at a pivotal stage, with the Union Budget 2025-26 offering a transformative opportunity to address critical challenges and realise its full potential. As we progress swiftly towards becoming a $ 5 trillion economy, quality healthcare becomes a prerequisite for the population. Whilst the private sector continues to do its best to meet growing demand for quality health care, with over 110% of profit of private sector being deployed towards capex in past five years, certain support from the government will go a long way in meeting gaps.

Strategic reforms and substantial investments are essential to bridging gaps, enhancing access to quality care, and tackling the dual burden of communicabl...