Union Budget 2026 Wishlist: What India’s healthtech sector wants from the next phase of healthcare reform

As India’s healthcare ecosystem becomes increasingly digital-first, expectations from the Union Budget 2026 are rising across the healthtech landscape. From AI-powered diagnostics and telemedicine platforms to digital health records and medical device innovation, the sector is looking for policy clarity, stronger public–private collaboration, and sustained investment support.

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The Tech Panda asked Healthtech industry players what their expectations are from the Union Budget 2026.

Dr Sheetal Jindal, Director Medical Genetics program, Jindal IVF

“As India’s healthcare sector evolves, the Union Budget 2026-27 must strategically support inclusive reproductive care and affordable fertility solutions. With healthcare allocations already expanding year-on-year to strengthen infrastructure, medical education, and universal coverage, there is a strong case for targeted incentives for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) like IVF. This should include subsidies or tax relief for fertility treatments ...