Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Chairman- Sarvodaya Healthcare

As we approach the 2025 Union Budget, the focus must shift toward building a resilient and inclusive healthcare ecosystem. With India’s healthcare industry projected to reach $683 billion by 2025, investments in emerging trends like Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), AI-powered diagnostics, and digital therapeutics (DTx) are crucial to address the dual challenges of accessibility and affordability. Strengthening rural healthcare infrastructure, supporting digital health initiatives like Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, and enabling technologies such as blockchain and personalized medicine will be key drivers of progress. This budget has the potential to transform healthcare delivery, fostering a future where cutting-edge solutions improve outcomes for millions while ensuring inclusivity and compassion remain central to patient care.