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Union Budget 2026: How Import Duty Exemption On Rare Disease Drugs Could Make Treatments Cheaper
The Union Budget 2026-27 includes customs duty exemptions on drugs and medical foods used to treat seven rare diseases under India's National Policy for Rare Diseases, potentially lowering costs for patients reliant on imported therapies.
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Union Budget 2026: Enhanced Healthcare Allocations Explained
The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday enhanced the allocation for the Ministry of Health; Family Welfare to Rs 1,05,530.42 crores, reflecting an increase of 8.96 per cent over the Revised Estimates of FY 2025-26.
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Union Budget 2026 Puts Healthcare Growth At Centre With Biopharma, Mental Health, Cancer Care Focus
The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Sunday on healthcare and pharmaceuticals pushed biopharma manufacturing, research, and skilled manpower.
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Union Budget 2026: New National-Level Mental Health Institutes To Be Set Up
In the Union Budget 2026, the government announced a major step to strengthen mental healthcare infrastructure, noting that India currently lacks national-level institutions dedicated exclusively to mental health.
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Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Wishlist For Union Budget 2026: Industry Insiders Seek Key Reforms
India is all set to witness the announcement of Union budget 2026-27. In this article, we explore what healthcare and pharma stakeholders are expecting from the Government to make healthcare delivery robust.
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Budget 2026: Experts Call For Tax-Funded Universal Health Care And Better Resources At Government Hospitals
Health experts on Tuesday urged the government to introduce tax-funded Universal Health Care, and boost resources at government hospitals in the upcoming Union Budget 2026.
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Budget 2026: Experts Urge Public Health Boost, Tax Relief On Vaccines
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, industry experts on Thursday urged the government to boost the health spending, and grant GST exemption on lifesaving equipment and vaccines, especially for thalassemia and cancer patients.
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Healthcare Leaders Urge Focus On Capacity Building, Reforms Ahead Of Budget
With the Union Budget scheduled to be presented on February 1, healthcare leaders across hospitals, diagnostics, and speciality care are calling for steady policy support rather than headline-grabbing announcements.
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Flying To America? 6 Common Mistakes That Can Cost You Big
If it is your first time in America, avoid these common travel mistakes that could make your trip stressful instead of fun.
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Finance Minister Proposes ID Cards for Gig Workers, UPI-Linked Credit Cards for Street Vendors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Union Budget 2025 speech that gig workers will receive ID cards and healthcare access via a social security scheme. The government will invest in street vendors and online workers, providing identity cards and e-Shram portal registration. The PM SVANidhi scheme will be revamped with enhanced bank...
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Every Indian Over Age Of 70 To Get Free Healthcare Under Government Scheme
Every Indian citizens aged above 70 years will be provided free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, President Droupadi Murmu said today.
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Focus On Infra, Waste Management: Delhi Budget In 10 Points
Delhi government today tabled a Rs 78,800-crore budget, with a major push on infrastructure, education, and health. The presentation, which was scheduled for Tuesday, was delayed due to a tussle between the Centre and the AAP government.
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India's Vehicle Scrappage Policy
According to the Union Budget for 2021 in the coming years, the Government has focused on infrastructure and healthcare spending. But the automotive sector also featured in the year's budget and the proposed Vehicle Scrappage policy will have a major impact on the cars you buy in the coming years.
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Budget Shows Massive Spending Plan To Revive Economy
India unveiled a massive spending plan focused on healthcare and infrastructure on Monday, as the government sought to boost a coronavirus-ravaged economy on course for its biggest annual contraction on record.
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Budget 2021: Government Proposes Rs 2.24 Lakh Crore Outlay For Healthcare In 2021-22: Finance Minister
The government on Monday proposed Rs 2,23,846 crore Budget outlay for health and well-being for 2021-22, compared to Rs 94,452 crore in the current fiscal, an increase of 137 per cent.
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Union Budget 2026: How Import Duty Exemption On Rare Disease Drugs Could Make Treatments Cheaper
The Union Budget 2026-27 includes customs duty exemptions on drugs and medical foods used to treat seven rare diseases under India's National Policy for Rare Diseases, potentially lowering costs for patients reliant on imported therapies.
-
Union Budget 2026: Enhanced Healthcare Allocations Explained
The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday enhanced the allocation for the Ministry of Health; Family Welfare to Rs 1,05,530.42 crores, reflecting an increase of 8.96 per cent over the Revised Estimates of FY 2025-26.
-
Union Budget 2026 Puts Healthcare Growth At Centre With Biopharma, Mental Health, Cancer Care Focus
The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Sunday on healthcare and pharmaceuticals pushed biopharma manufacturing, research, and skilled manpower.
-
Union Budget 2026: New National-Level Mental Health Institutes To Be Set Up
In the Union Budget 2026, the government announced a major step to strengthen mental healthcare infrastructure, noting that India currently lacks national-level institutions dedicated exclusively to mental health.
-
Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Wishlist For Union Budget 2026: Industry Insiders Seek Key Reforms
India is all set to witness the announcement of Union budget 2026-27. In this article, we explore what healthcare and pharma stakeholders are expecting from the Government to make healthcare delivery robust.
-
Budget 2026: Experts Call For Tax-Funded Universal Health Care And Better Resources At Government Hospitals
Health experts on Tuesday urged the government to introduce tax-funded Universal Health Care, and boost resources at government hospitals in the upcoming Union Budget 2026.
-
Budget 2026: Experts Urge Public Health Boost, Tax Relief On Vaccines
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, industry experts on Thursday urged the government to boost the health spending, and grant GST exemption on lifesaving equipment and vaccines, especially for thalassemia and cancer patients.
-
Healthcare Leaders Urge Focus On Capacity Building, Reforms Ahead Of Budget
With the Union Budget scheduled to be presented on February 1, healthcare leaders across hospitals, diagnostics, and speciality care are calling for steady policy support rather than headline-grabbing announcements.
-
Flying To America? 6 Common Mistakes That Can Cost You Big
If it is your first time in America, avoid these common travel mistakes that could make your trip stressful instead of fun.
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Finance Minister Proposes ID Cards for Gig Workers, UPI-Linked Credit Cards for Street Vendors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Union Budget 2025 speech that gig workers will receive ID cards and healthcare access via a social security scheme. The government will invest in street vendors and online workers, providing identity cards and e-Shram portal registration. The PM SVANidhi scheme will be revamped with enhanced bank...
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Every Indian Over Age Of 70 To Get Free Healthcare Under Government Scheme
Every Indian citizens aged above 70 years will be provided free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, President Droupadi Murmu said today.
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Focus On Infra, Waste Management: Delhi Budget In 10 Points
Delhi government today tabled a Rs 78,800-crore budget, with a major push on infrastructure, education, and health. The presentation, which was scheduled for Tuesday, was delayed due to a tussle between the Centre and the AAP government.
-
India's Vehicle Scrappage Policy
According to the Union Budget for 2021 in the coming years, the Government has focused on infrastructure and healthcare spending. But the automotive sector also featured in the year's budget and the proposed Vehicle Scrappage policy will have a major impact on the cars you buy in the coming years.
-
Budget Shows Massive Spending Plan To Revive Economy
India unveiled a massive spending plan focused on healthcare and infrastructure on Monday, as the government sought to boost a coronavirus-ravaged economy on course for its biggest annual contraction on record.
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Budget 2021: Government Proposes Rs 2.24 Lakh Crore Outlay For Healthcare In 2021-22: Finance Minister
The government on Monday proposed Rs 2,23,846 crore Budget outlay for health and well-being for 2021-22, compared to Rs 94,452 crore in the current fiscal, an increase of 137 per cent.
