Indian Pharma at an Inflection Point: Key Takeaways from FE Pharma Summit 2026

India’s pharmaceutical sector is undergoing a high-stakes identity shift, moving from a "low-cost pharmacy" to a "value-led innovation hub." At the 3rd FE Pharma Summit 2026, industry veterans and PE investors signaled that the next phase of growth for the $60-billion industry.

Foster AI Targets Clinical Documentation Gaps in India’s Public Hospitals

Delays or inaccuracies in documentation can affect clinical decision-making, medication safety and the quality of data used for research and policy planning.

Lords Mark Industries’ Renalyx Secures CDSCO Licence and CE Marking for AI-Based Hemodialysis Machines

Lords Mark Industries’ med-tech arm Renalyx has secured CDSCO approval to manufacture Class C hemodialysis machines in India, alongside CE certification for European markets, enabling domestic production and global distribution of high-risk dialysis equipment.

Lords Mark Microbiotech Gets NABL Accreditation

Following the development, the company has outlined a national expansion plan that includes setting up 200 laboratories and 2,000 collection centres over the next two years.

India Weighs Minimum Import Price as Antibiotic API Prices Fall Sharply

The recent drop in global prices has led to concerns that domestic facilities may face difficulty competing immediately after commissioning.

Sirolimus Drug-Eluting Balloon Presented as a Potential Alternative to Stents for Larger Arteries

MedAlliance’s SELUTION sirolimus drug-eluting balloon shows stent-comparable outcomes in a 3,300-patient trial, signalling a major shift toward stentless coronary interventions for global cardiology providers.

Lords Mark Industries Ltd. Secures US FDA Registration, Strengthens Global Healthcare Manufacturing Capabilities

Lords Mark Industries secures US FDA registration for its surgical and hygiene products, boosting India’s global healthcare manufacturing footprint with enhanced quality and compliance systems

Apollo Home Healthcare Launches Senior Geriatric Services in Navi Mumbai

The initiative offers seniors hospital evaluation with specialists, plus personalised recovery and long-term care at home – bridging the gap in India’s limited geriatric services.

Rainbow Children’s Medicare opens 100-bed hospital in Rajahmundry

RCML extended its network to 22 hospitals and five clinics in nine cities with the opening of its Rajahmundry unit. The 100-bed hospital houses NICU, PICU, high-risk obstetrics, and fertility services and caters to almost 10-12 million people in the area.

Rainbow Children’s Medicare to acquire majority stake in Guwahati’s Pratiksha Hospital for Rs. 171 crore

Rainbow Children’s Medicare Limited (RCML), a pediatric multi-speciality and perinatal care hospital chain in India, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Pratiksha Hospital, Guwahati.

BFI launches awards to boost med-tech research in India

The Rs 20 crore annual funds will be distributed through incubators, aiming to strengthen the Indian healthcare system and incentivise research in the country in the areas of medical technology and bioscience research.

e-Sanjeevani: India’s Public Telemedicine Platform Scales Up with AI and ABDM Integration

India’s flagship telemedicine platform, e-Sanjeevani, has emerged as a critical tool in bridging healthcare gaps, especially for the elderly, women, and those in remote areas.

AI in Cardiology: Jaslok Hospital Debuts Preventive Heart Health Model with AnginaX

Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre has introduced Maharashtra’s first operational AI-powered heart disease prevention model, developed in collaboration with AnginaX AI, which is billed as India’s first licensed AI assistant in cardiology.

NIIMS Hospital Boosts Infrastructure with New MRI Tech and Increasing Bed Capacity to 900

NIIMS Hospital (Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences College & Hospital) has expanded its capacity to 900 beds, marking an increase in its ability to serve patients across the NCR region.

BFI Launches ‘Interconnect’ to Bridge Gap in India’s Biomedical Innovation Ecosystem

Blockchain for Impact (BFI), an NGO focused on advancing biomedical research and healthcare innovation in India, has launched Interconnect, a new digital platform aimed at improving collaboration across the country’s healthcare ecosystem.

Even Healthcare Opens Its First Multi-Specialty Hospital in Bengaluru

Even Healthcare, a Bengaluru-based integrated managed care provider, has announced the opening of its first hospital, Even Hospital in Central Bengaluru on Race Course Road.

zAppy Healthcare Unveils Tech-Enabled Cashless OPD Model to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Costs

zAppy Healthcare has launched a tech-driven, cashless OPD ecosystem to reverse the 45% of healthcare expenses that are being paid directly by individuals.

PGIMER Performs India’s First Robot-Assisted Vasectomy Reversal, Paving Way for Advanced Male Infertility Care

This innovative approach replaces the conventional microscope-based method with robotic precision, marking a significant advancement in reproductive microsurgery in India.