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Best of BS Opinion: West Asia ceasefire welcome, but road ahead unclear

From US-Iran tensions and AI-led drug trials to urban inequality and regulatory norms, today's Best of BS Opinion curates key editorials and columns shaping the discourse

Best of BS Opinion: West Asia risks, RBI stance, AI, GDP debate

From West Asia tensions and RBI policy signals to AI in drug trials, fiscal risks, GDP debates and India-China strategy, today's BS Opinion offers a wide-ranging view of key economic and geopolitical

Bills at public hospitals are much higher in poorest states: NSO survey

NSO data shows higher out-of-pocket costs in poorer states' government hospitals, highlighting disparities in public healthcare despite rising insurance coverage

India leads global shift to AI-led healthcare adoption, says BCG study

The report also points to a shift towards hybrid healthcare models, where patients prefer AI-assisted human care rather than relying solely on doctors or machines

Stakeholders flag MRP distortions in healthcare, call for reforms

Industry experts and consumer groups highlight inflated pricing and lack of transparency in healthcare MRPs, urging regulatory intervention for fair pricing

Doctor-led AI platform offering 24x7 remote monitoring launched in Chennai

In a move to expand its footprint in southern India and bolster preventive healthcare, a doctor-led, AI-enabled ecosystem offering real-time medical supervision beyond hospital settings was launched in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The initiative aims to improve clinical outcomes for patients with chronic conditions preventing their escalation into serious illness and reduce the risk of sudden cardiac events. At the core of the ecosystem -- iLive Connect -- is a small wireless biosensor patch paired with a wearable wristband, which monitors vital parameters such as heart activity and blood pressure in realtime. As part of the system, data is tracked 24x7 by experienced doctors at a remote command centre, who alert patients and their families in case of any abnormality. Around 40 doctors, including Dr Thillai Vallal, Managing Director of Venkateswara Hospitals; Dr MA Raja, Director and senior consultant in Medical Oncology at MGM Healthcare; Dr Amit Kumar, critical care physician; Dr Prashan

India a very high-priority market, Fortis primary growth vehicle: IHH CEO

IHH Healthcare eyes aggressive India expansion via Fortis, focusing on bed capacity, clusters, and ambulatory care amid strong healthcare demand

Medtech industry split over Centre's move on standard device testing fees

Medtech firms are split over draft norms on standardised testing fees, with some backing transparency and others warning of higher compliance burden for low-risk devices

Aster DM Healthcare expands Whitefield Hospital capacity, invests ₹96 cr

Aster DM Healthcare on Monday announced an investment of Rs 96 crore for the expansion of its women & children facility at Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru. With this expansion, Aster Whitefield's bed capacity will increase from 380 to 539 beds, the company said in a statement. "As demand for high-quality maternal and pediatric care grows, it is essential to scale both capacity and capabilities," Aster DM Healthcare, Founder & Chairman, Azad Moopen said. He further said, "The expansion of our Women & Children facility at Whitefield reflects our commitment to advanced infrastructure and specialised expertise, ensuring comprehensive, end-to-end care for mothers and children under one roof, while setting new benchmarks in the region." The expansion at Aster Whitefield, together with the upcoming 500-bed Yeshwantpur hospital and the 430-bed Sarjapur facility, builds on Aster's commitment to advancing healthcare in Bengaluru, the company said. This will increase Aster's ...

Explained: What is NPS Swasthya?

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched the second "Proof of Concept (POC) of NPS Swasthya", an initiative intended to provide healthcare

Max Healthcare acquires 58.4% stake in Kalinga Hospital for ₹300 crore

Max Healthcare enters eastern India with Kalinga Hospital acquisition, adding 250 beds and expanding its network through a Rs 300 crore deal

Datanomics: World Health Day highlights India's spending shortfall

India has fewer than 10 physicians per 10,000 population, trailing most of its peers. Russia tops the group, with the count exceeding 50, while South Africa is the only peer behind India

The Covid lessons: West Asia conflict can also be used to usher in reforms

West Asia conflict may disrupt Budget 2026-27 projections, squeezing revenues and raising subsidies, prompting fiscal adjustments and potential reforms, echoing lessons from the Covid-era shock

Silent diseases rising early in India, warn reports on World Health Day

Health reports flag rising early-onset risks among younger Indians, highlighting need for preventive care as multiple conditions emerge undetected

Equirus Sec prefers Apollo, KIMS as hospital sector growth accelerates

Equirus Securities reckon that healthcare sector delivered a 15.5 per cent revenue CAGR and a 25 per cent Ebitda CAGR between FY20 and FY25

NIT Rourkela develops AI system for accurate sleep posture tracking

AI-powered system uses multimodal sensors to track sleep posture under blankets, improving patient monitoring accuracy while ensuring privacy in hospitals and home-care settings

Maharashtra signs ₹720 crore healthcare investment deals at PULSE 2026

The Maharashtra government on Saturday signed 15 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the healthcare sector at the PULSE 2026 conference here, including three agreements which are expected to fetch investments of Rs 720 crore, officials said. The other 12 MoUs are strategic partnerships that will help strengthen healthcare infrastructure in the state, they added. "Through PULSE 2026, we have some investment and strategic MoUs. I think there is a very good scenario of investment in Maharashtra," Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said at the closing ceremony on day 2 of the event. Nipro Pharmapackaging committed expansion of Rs 200 crore as a direct industrial investment. Pharmax committed Rs 470 crore and Savvycare Rs 50 crore, both in the upcoming Bulk Drug Park which will be built by Ramky Infrastructure under a public private partnership (PPP) model with Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).

We've always been an India player, says Biocon MD Shreehas Tambe

Biocon Limited names Shreehas Tambe CEO, outlines AI-led, integration-driven strategy to boost global biosimilars and generics growth

Trivitron's GSK Velu on building a multi-vertical health care powerhouse

From a childhood brush with death in rural Tamil Nadu to missing a medical seat by two marks to building a multi-vertical healthcare powerhouse, Velu takes through his life's journey and mission

Healing the system: Public-health gaps demand stronger governance

India's public spending on health remains around 1.8 per cent of gross domestic product, which is significantly lower than the National Health Policy target of 2.5 per cent