Union Budget 2026 boosts healthcare with 10% increase
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- in the Union
- 10% increase
- for 2026-27
- ₹1,06,530.42 cr
- for upgrading Allied
- ₹1,000 cr
- over five years
- 100,000
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 10% increase in the Union Health Ministry's budget to ₹1,06,530.42 cr for 2026-27. The government plans to establish five regional medical hubs in partnership with the private sector and allocate ₹1,000 cr for upgrading Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHPs). This initiative aims to enhance India's position in medical tourism and expand AHPs by 100,000 over five years.
Traders should note the potential growth in the healthcare sector, particularly for companies involved in medical infrastructure and education.
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