Budget 2024: Tax Benefits On Opening New Hospitals To R&D Push; Here’s What The Healthcare Sector Eyes
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Budget 2024: Tax Benefits On Opening New Hospitals To R&D Push; Here’s What The Healthcare Sector Eyes

ABP News  

Budget 2024 Expectations: Healthcare is one of the most crucial sectors that play a significant role in a country's development. The contribution of the healthcare industry towards economic indicators is significant,” said Dr Gurushankar S, Chairman, Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre. Achieving this requires the government to offer a tax holiday to encourage doctors and healthcare entrepreneurs to establish new medical facilities beyond metropolitan areas. "At SRM Global Hospitals, we anticipate budget allocations in primarily three areas, namely building a robust ecosystem that would boost medical tourism, making digital healthcare accessible till the last mile of the country and improved insurance coverage for everyone to access quality healthcare,” opined Dr V.P.Chandrasekaran, Chief Operating Officer, SRM Global Hospital, Chennai. Currently, the healthcare sector contributes approximately 1.7 per cent to the GDP.” Singh added that strategic investments and reforms can significantly increase this contribution.

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What did Tamil Nadu’s budget have for the health sector?
6 days, 8 hours ago

What did Tamil Nadu’s budget have for the health sector?

The Hindu  

Compared to 2024-2025, Tamil Nadu allotted a little more for the health sector in its budget for 2025-2026, maintaining its focus on non-communicable diseases, particularly cancer. Cervical cancer vaccine decision welcomed A number of doctors and health activists welcomed the decision of the State government to provide HPV vaccination for girls. Malliga J.S., head of preventive oncology at Cancer Institute, …

Budget allocation for health sector remains insufficient, say healthcare professionals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget allocation for health sector remains insufficient, say healthcare professionals

The Hindu  

Healthcare professionals and activists in the State have expressed concern over the “dismal increase” in the Budget allocation for the healthcare sector from last year. Members of the Praja Arogya Vedika, affiliated to Jan Swasthya Abhiyan, have already written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressing concern over the continued shortfall in the Union government’s healthcare Budget allocations. Citing a …

Raja Venkatraman reviews top sectors from this Budget and recommends a stock from each sector for today — 3 February
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Raja Venkatraman reviews top sectors from this Budget and recommends a stock from each sector for today — 3 February

Live Mint  

On February 1, the market displayed a fair amount of volatility, with the benchmark indices showing mixed movements. Sectors to watch out for in 2025 Automotive The Union Budget 2025 introduces significant reforms to boost India's auto sector. Overall, the Union Budget 2025 aims to accelerate the transition towards cleaner, more sustainable mobility while supporting domestic manufacturing, innovation, and economic …

Opinion: Union Budget 2025 — 'Modinomics' At Its Best
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: Union Budget 2025 — 'Modinomics' At Its Best

ABP News  

The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, is yet another milestone in India’s economic transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The focus on renewable energy infrastructure, especially green hydrogen and solar power corridors, reaffirms India’s commitment to sustainable growth. It reflects PM Modi’s governance philosophy — build robust infrastructure, empower the middle class, uplift the …

Budget 2025: A push for healthcare excellence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: A push for healthcare excellence

New Indian Express  

The Union Budget 2025-26 reflects a decisive step towards strengthening India’s healthcare and economic landscape. Investing in skill development to bridge gaps Ensuring healthcare accessibility requires a skilled workforce, and the budget has proposed 75,000 new medical seats over next five years. Viksit Bharat: A future of growth & opportunity Beyond healthcare, the budget paves the way for a more …

BJP hails Union Budget 2025-26 as ‘Developed India’ Budget
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP hails Union Budget 2025-26 as ‘Developed India’ Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:AP BJP president and Rajahmundry MP Daggubati Purandeswari praised the Union Budget 2025-26, calling it a people-centric budget that will drive economic growth and benefit all sectors, including agriculture, MSMEs, women, and youth. Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav welcomed the 12.9% budget increase for healthcare and lauded key initiatives like telemedicine, digital diagnostics, AI-based services, and broadband expansion in primary …

Union Budget 2025-26 | Increase in health allocation negligible, says Amalorpavanathan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025-26 | Increase in health allocation negligible, says Amalorpavanathan

The Hindu  

Like all health activists, I too was expecting that the health allocation in the Budget presented by the Hon’ble Finance Minister would be more than, or at least equal to, 2.5% of GDP. Currently, 350 million citizens lack access to basic medical care provided by any kind of health coverage, according to the National Council of Applied Economic Research. The …

Union Budget 2025: A reflection of Centre’s commitment to building resilient and dynamic industrial ecosystem
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: A reflection of Centre’s commitment to building resilient and dynamic industrial ecosystem

The Hindu  

Today’s Budget, announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has received an overwhelmingly positive response from across the nation. Presenting her eighth consecutive Budget, the Finance Minister introduced a series of transformative initiatives that are a significant step towards fostering economic growth, job creation, and inclusivity, reflecting the government’s commitment to building a resilient and dynamic industrial ecosystem. Saksham Anganwadi …

Watch: Union Budget 2025 | What’s in it for health sector?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Union Budget 2025 | What’s in it for health sector?

The Hindu  

The Union Budget 2025-26 has brought several key developments for the health sector. This year’s budget sees an enhanced allocation, a commitment to adding 75,000 medical seats over the next five years, cheaper medicines for cancer, rare diseases, and chronic ailments, as well as the expansion of Ayushman Bharat to include gig workers. One of the most significant highlights is …

Union Budget to position India as global healthcare hub: Prathap Reddy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget to position India as global healthcare hub: Prathap Reddy

The Hindu  

Prathap C. Reddy, chairman of Apollo Hospitals, said Union Budget 2025 will serve as a launchpad to establish India as a global centre for advanced healthcare and medical innovation. Praising the Budget, Dr. Reddy said the addition of 75,000 new medical seats over the next five years and the creation of Centres of Excellence in AI will drive healthcare innovation …

Industrialists, entrepreneurs welcome Union Budget 2025-26
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Industrialists, entrepreneurs welcome Union Budget 2025-26

The Hindu  

Industrialists and entrepreneurs of various Information Technology and IT-enabled services in the city mostly welcomed the Union Budget 2025-26, presented on Saturday. Neeraj Sarda, former chairman of CII Andhra Pradesh, emphasised the strategic importance of shipbuilding, supported by the ₹25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund and incentives for large ships, making it a key job creator. The ₹20,000 crore Nuclear Energy …

Union Budget: Cancer drugs to get cheaper, special attention to women and child healthcare
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget: Cancer drugs to get cheaper, special attention to women and child healthcare

The Hindu  

The government has allocated ₹99,858.56 crore for the Union Health Ministry in the Union Budget 2025-26 — ₹95,957.87 crore for the Department of Health and Family Welfare and ₹3,900.69 crore for the Department of Health Research. Women and child care Women and child healthcare has a budget allocation of ₹5,400 crore with key announcements including expanded maternal health programmes under …

Industry Leaders React to Union Budget 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Industry Leaders React to Union Budget 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for 2024-25 for the eighth time in a row. Karan Bhargava Founder and CEO of Homoeo Amigo In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure and services across India. Manun Thakur, Founder & CEO of Veda Rehabilitation & Wellness The Union Budget 2025-26 …

Nirmala Sitharaman announces new health measures in Budget 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman announces new health measures in Budget 2025

The Hindu  

Gig workers will now be provided healthcare under PM Jan Arogya Yojana as per the union budget announcement by the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman Union Minister on Saturday. She also announced that to provide relief to patients, particularly those suffering from cancer, rare diseases, and other severe chronic diseases, 36 life-saving drugs and medicines are …

Budget 2025: Hospital stocks in focus as government plans daycare cancer centers in district hospitals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Hospital stocks in focus as government plans daycare cancer centers in district hospitals

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Hospital stocks gained focus in Saturday’s trading session after the government declared plans to set up daycare cancer centers in all district hospitals over the next three years, with 200 centers to be launched in the 2025-26 period, as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The government is committed to establishing daycare cancer centers in every district hospital …

Union Budget 2025: Paving the path to a healthier, digitally connected India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Paving the path to a healthier, digitally connected India

Firstpost  

With an emphasis on digital transformation, affordability and innovation, the Union Budget 2025 can make healthcare accessible for every Indian The Union Budget 2024 marked a significant leap for India’s healthcare sector, with increased allocations and a focus on digital health. Key initiatives included expanding digital health infrastructure under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, investments in telemedicine, and exemptions on …

Budget 2025 Expectations: Better Insurance Coverage, Lower GST On Medical Devices, And More, Here’s What The Health Sector Wants
2 months ago

Budget 2025 Expectations: Better Insurance Coverage, Lower GST On Medical Devices, And More, Here’s What The Health Sector Wants

ABP News  

What to expect as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will stand up to present the Union Budget 2025 in Parliament on February 1 this year? “Additional funding for the National Digital Health Mission is expected to drive integration of telemedicine, digital health records, and AI-powered diagnostic tools into the healthcare delivery ecosystem,” says Dr. Shrey Srivastava, CEO-Doctors on Duty. This would …

Union Budget 2025: StockGro’s Chahat Aggarwal expects a growing pharmaceutical industry
2 months ago

Union Budget 2025: StockGro’s Chahat Aggarwal expects a growing pharmaceutical industry

Live Mint  

The pharmaceutical industry in India holds global relevance, with India exporting products to more than 200 countries. Aggarwal believes that the growth of the Pharmaceutical industry is “driven by increasing healthcare awareness, patent expirations, and government initiatives like the PLI scheme”. Industry experts and pharma companies are anticipating the following parameters in the Union Budget 2025 for the promotion of …

Budget 2025: Measures to improve accessibility, affordability are among 3 key expectations to benefit Diagnostics firms
2 months ago

Budget 2025: Measures to improve accessibility, affordability are among 3 key expectations to benefit Diagnostics firms

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: The Expectations are rising over the steps that will be taken in order to support the diagnostic industry as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to release the Union Budget for fiscal 2025–2026 on February 1. Targeted investments in these regions, bolstered by public-private partnerships, have the potential to address significant gaps and render quality diagnostics accessible to underserved …

Budget 2025: What does healthcare sector want apart from tax reform and innovative push?
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2 months ago

Budget 2025: What does healthcare sector want apart from tax reform and innovative push?

India TV News  

The Union Budget 2025 of the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is about to be announced soon. This time, along with all the other sectors, the health sector has also high expectations from the highly-awaited Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's budget. Also, the healthcare sector is urging a reduction in import duty on medical devices and measures …

Budget 2025: How can government make healthcare more affordable
2 months ago

Budget 2025: How can government make healthcare more affordable

India Today  

All eyes are set on February 1, as the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to unveil the Budget 2025. These challenges hinder the full realisation of a healthier, more resilient population.” He added, “A key step in this direction would be rationalising the GST from the current 18% on health and wellness products, including dietary supplements.” EXPANDING GST EXEMPTIONS …

Budget 2025: Healthcare Sector Calls For Hike In Monetary Allocation, Financial Incentives And More
2 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2025: Healthcare Sector Calls For Hike In Monetary Allocation, Financial Incentives And More

ABP News  

Budget 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2025 on February 1. Hike In Budget Allocations “The Indian government’s consistent efforts to strengthen the healthcare system are commendable, especially with last year’s allocation of Rs 90,958.63 crore marking a significant step forward. Financial Incentives For Healthcare Providers Ved Goel, Group CFO and CEO – IB, …

Budget 2025: Healthcare industry wants tax cuts on insurance premiums and increased budget allocation
2 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2025: Healthcare industry wants tax cuts on insurance premiums and increased budget allocation

India TV News  

Budget 2025: As the government is all set to present the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, industry stakeholders are anticipating reforms to drive growth in the healthcare sector. Key demands include increased government funding to tackle critical challenges, enhanced healthcare expenditure, and the expansion of public health initiatives. "For the 2025 budget we are expecting that the government will …

Budget 2025: Higher insurance penetration, Ayushman Bharat among 4 key expectations to benefit Healthcare Industry
2 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2025: Higher insurance penetration, Ayushman Bharat among 4 key expectations to benefit Healthcare Industry

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for fiscal 2025-26 on February 1. The expectations are building and healthcare industry expects expansion of healthcare schemes such as ayushman Bharat, increased Insurance penetration, emphasis on preventive healthcare, Tax releif for consumables and equipments This year’s budget must take bold steps to prioritize the health and …

Budget 2025 expectations: Will common man get relief from expensive treatment?
2 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2025 expectations: Will common man get relief from expensive treatment?

India TV News  

Budget 2025 expectations: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26 on February 1. Health sector: Demand for better services and increase in budget Private hospitals across the country are seeking relief from GST to boost their earnings while making treatment more affordable. Dr Arora further suggested that the budget allocation …

Budget 2025: Healthcare Experts Seek Special Focus On Innovation And Accessibility
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Healthcare Experts Seek Special Focus On Innovation And Accessibility

ABP News  

The healthcare system is one of the most crucial aspects of every country and every government puts a special focus on it. More Focus On Mental Health Manun Thakur, Founder and CEO of Veda Rehabilitation and Wellness, said, “According to a recent report by Deloitte India, “Poor mental health in employees is causing Indian companies a loss of over $14 …

Union Budget 2025: Healthcare sector seeks tax cuts, funding innovations and rural outreach
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Healthcare sector seeks tax cuts, funding innovations and rural outreach

Firstpost  

As India prepares for the upcoming Union Budget, the healthcare sector is raising critical demands for comprehensive reforms and increased investment. To achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030, experts are pushing for a significant rise in public healthcare spending, innovative funding models and policies that ensure access to quality care particularly in rural areas. Anup Mehra, DGM Finance at PSRI …

Budget 2025: AI-Driven Diagnostics To R&D Push; Here’s What The Healthcare Sector Expects
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: AI-Driven Diagnostics To R&D Push; Here’s What The Healthcare Sector Expects

ABP News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in parliament on February 1st, 2025 and leaders across the country are sharing their take on what they are expecting from the upcoming budget. Over the past 15 years, India has made significant improvements in its healthcare sector through policy interventions focused on …

Doctors urge govt. to allocate more funds to health sector
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Doctors urge govt. to allocate more funds to health sector

The Hindu  

Medical professionals on Thursday urged the government to urgently strengthen primary health centres, community health centres and district health centres in the State. Health Budget-2025’, organised by Praja Aarogya Vedika at MBVK Bhavan in Vijayawada, doctors discussed the importance of raising the allocation for the health sector in the upcoming Budget. Some of their demands include attention to preventive healthcare; …

A vision for healthcare in India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

A vision for healthcare in India

The Hindu  

Health development is an integral part of social development. Universal health coverage is a vital consideration in an impoverished country such as India and expanding the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to include a broader population base is without doubt a crucial initiative. Given that it’s the digital era, implementing the National Digital Health Mission to create digital health …

India Needs to Spend More on Healthcare Says Ex-RBI Gov
4 months, 1 week ago

India Needs to Spend More on Healthcare Says Ex-RBI Gov

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: India needs to urgently increase its spending on healthcare and education for accelerating the country’s progress, former Reserve Bank of India governor C Rangarajan said on Friday. He said that India’s healthcare expenditure is currently less than 2 per cent of its GDP, and the government must urgently increase it. Speaking at the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Rangarajan …

A ‘corrective’ budget’ to repair AP: Health Minister Yadav
4 months, 1 week ago

A ‘corrective’ budget’ to repair AP: Health Minister Yadav

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: AP’s annual budget for the 2024-25 financial year is a “corrective budget” aimed at repairing the economy “destroyed due to the YSRC’s misgovernance,” Health Minister Satya Kumar has said. The Rs 2.94 lakh crore annual budget reflected the aspirations of the people, he said on Monday.Speaking to the media, Yadav noted that the government made a total allocation of …

Cheaper cancer meds and more: How Union Budget 2024 is a shot in the arm to the health sector
8 months ago

Cheaper cancer meds and more: How Union Budget 2024 is a shot in the arm to the health sector

Firstpost  

Nirmala Sitharaman’s seventh consecutive Union Budget focuses on lowering the cost of medications, especially for cancer patients. Overall, the government has allocated Rs 89,287 crore for the sector, a slight increase from Rs 88,956 crore in FY24 The government has also suggested exempting three additional cancer medications from basic customs duties, Finance Minister Sitharaman's announced on Tuesday. The government has …

Union Budget 2024: From Smartphones To Plastic Goods, What Will Become Cheaper & Costlier? Check Out
8 months ago

Union Budget 2024: From Smartphones To Plastic Goods, What Will Become Cheaper & Costlier? Check Out

ABP News  

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2024 on Tuesday, with a focus on affordability and economic inclusivity. Basic customs duties on precious metals such as gold and silver have been reduced to 6 per cent, while the duty on platinum has been adjusted to 6.5 per cent. In addition, customs duties on precious metals …

Budget 2024: Health and Pharma industry eyes increase in GDP
8 months ago

Budget 2024: Health and Pharma industry eyes increase in GDP

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Ahead of the union budget presentation which is scheduled to be presented on 23 July, Tuesday by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, eyes lie on the heath sector with high expectations from the healthcare and pharma sector. Dr. Harsh Mahajan Chair-FICCI Health Services Committee and Founder & Chief Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging & Labs noted that the healthcare industry …

Budget 2024 Expectations Highlights: Will Govt Bring Changes In Old and New Tax Regimes?
8 months ago

Budget 2024 Expectations Highlights: Will Govt Bring Changes In Old and New Tax Regimes?

News 18  

Union Budget 2024 LIVE: Will FM Will Give Affordable Housing Initiatives? home buyers.” Budget 2024 Expectations Live Updates: Demand For Innovation In Renewable Technologies Anmol Singh Jaggi, Chairman and Managing Director, Gensol Engineering, said; “As India’s energy demand rises, boosting the share of renewables is crucial for energy security and sustainability, the upcoming union budget is expected to focus on …

Sitharaman to present Budget 2024: Understanding the Budget, its impact on India's economy
8 months ago

Sitharaman to present Budget 2024: Understanding the Budget, its impact on India's economy

India TV News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024–25 on Tuesday, marking the first budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third successive government. By adjusting tax policies and government spending, the budget can incentivize business investments, boost economic activity, and address public needs such as education and healthcare. The presentation of the Union Budget 2024–25 will be a critical …

Union Budget 2024 Expectations LIVE: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman Increase Section 80C Deduction Limit?
8 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2024 Expectations LIVE: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman Increase Section 80C Deduction Limit?

News 18  

Budget 2024 Expectations from Education Sector Union Budget 2024 Latest Updates: In the new globalised world, education has become the passport to progress and students across India are looking for opportunities. Budget 2024 Wishlist from Healthcare Sector Union Budget 2024 Latest Updates: Healthcare is a rapidly growing sector in the country but needs attention from the government to ensure access …

Union Budget 2024 wish list: Tax benefits for pharma, IPR, infrastructure status for hotels
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024 wish list: Tax benefits for pharma, IPR, infrastructure status for hotels

Hindustan Times  

Its important to incentivise research and development, provide tax concessions, and create effective intellectual property rights to develop India's pharmaceuticals industry and hotels should be recognised as infrastrucure and not a luxury, PTI wrote, quoting industry bodies. Sudarshan Jain, Secretary General of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance said that continuous investment in the pharma sector is crucial due to high risk, …

Indian pharma companies hope to get incentives for innovation: Union Budget 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian pharma companies hope to get incentives for innovation: Union Budget 2024

Hindustan Times  

Indian pharmaceutical companies hope to get financial assistance and tax incentives for the research and development of drugs, with the new government ready to present the 2024 Union Budget on July 23rd, according to a Reuters report. India's pharmaceutical companies hope to get financial assistance and tax incentives for the research and development of drugs in the new 2024 union …

Healthcare sector sees boom with record investments
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Healthcare sector sees boom with record investments

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Healthcare sector has been witnessing record investments for the past a few years and in just five months of this year, the industry has secured private equity and venture capital investment of over $1 billion. As per analytics firm Venture Intelligence data, the industry saw investments of over $4.5 billion across 19 deals in 2023, a 220% rise from …

Union Budget: Healthcare challenges and how the government can navigate them
1 year, 1 month ago

Union Budget: Healthcare challenges and how the government can navigate them

Firstpost  

The healthcare industry has always been the core of any flourishing civilisation. Modern medical challenges Public expenditure on healthcare contributes to only 1.3 per cent of GDP, resulting in compromised healthcare standards. As per some projections, AI utilisation in healthcare resource optimisation could contribute $25 billion to India’s GDP by 2025. Role of government in shaping healthcare The government must …

Interim Budget | Healthcare industry expectations include incentives to promote private investment, R&D, et al
1 year, 2 months ago

Interim Budget | Healthcare industry expectations include incentives to promote private investment, R&D, et al

The Hindu  

The healthcare industry is seeking greater incentives to promote private investment, sustained incentives for research and development particularly in antibiotic research, while calling for actions to address escalating Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient cost, including incentives for domestic manufacturers and a reduction in GST in the upcoming Interim Budget 2024-25. Besides this the industry is also demanding accelerated growth in adding to …

Union Budget: Stimulating pharma and healthcare for Amrit Kaal
1 year, 2 months ago

Union Budget: Stimulating pharma and healthcare for Amrit Kaal

Firstpost  

The Union Budget 2023-24, the first budget of Amrit Kaal, set out a vision and blueprint for an empowered and inclusive economy to lay building blocks for the coming 25 years in the journey to India@100 in 2047. Addressing tax issues about business expenditure Typically, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies incur various marketing and related costs which involve medical practitioners. Input …

Bright spots of health Budget
2 years, 1 month ago

Bright spots of health Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

A key determinant of good health emanates from the food we consume. Hence in that direction, the Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme to improve the availability of disease-free, quality planting material for high-value horticultural crops, and the emphasis on millets will work to enhance overall quality standards and also contribute to lowering the lifestyle diseases burden. Establishing 157 new nursing colleges …

Budget 2023 | Marginal increase of 3.43% for health, research budget slashed by 6.87%
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023 | Marginal increase of 3.43% for health, research budget slashed by 6.87%

The Hindu  

The Union Budget 2023-24 has announced an allocation of ₹89,155 crore for the Ministry of Health, which is 3.43% higher than its FY23 outlay of ₹86,200.65 crore. Of the ₹89,155 crore outlay, ₹86,175 crore has been earmarked for the Department of Health and Family Welfare and ₹2,980 crore for the Department of Health Research. As compared to FY22-23 when ₹3,200 …

Budget 2023 | Nirmala Sitharaman announces fund to encourage agri-startups
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023 | Nirmala Sitharaman announces fund to encourage agri-startups

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2023-24, announced the setting up of an agriculture accelerator fund to encourage agri-startups by young entrepreneurs in rural areas. Talking about the need to develop digital infrastructure to aid the agriculture sector in the country, Ms. Sitharaman said that digital public infrastructure for agriculture will be built as an ‘open source, …

Citizens\' expectations of the budget
2 years, 1 month ago

Citizens\' expectations of the budget

Deccan Chronicle  

With Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman all set to present the Budget on Wednesday, experts speak of their expectations. With India preparing to increase its spending towards the public health expenditure sector to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2025, this sector can see a record increase. Nabhan Mahmood, real estate businessman Our recommendations to the ministry of finance include …

Budget 2023: Experts Hope For Increased Thrust On Medical Education, Drug Research, AYUSH, Child And Maternal Health Initiatives
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023: Experts Hope For Increased Thrust On Medical Education, Drug Research, AYUSH, Child And Maternal Health Initiatives

ABP News  

Budget 2023: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to announce India’s budget for the year 2023 on Wednesday, February 1. Experts have called for heavy investment in medical colleges, healthcare infrastructure, and disease awareness initiatives, and expect the budget to focus on drug research, child and maternal health initiatives, traditional medical practices, infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance, among others. …

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