Union Budget 2026-27 signals a refreshingly renewed focus on healthcare development and expansion, in the journey toward attaining the goal of Viksit Bharat @ 1947 By Rajiv Raghunath “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” — Mahatma Gandhi, in an article published in February 1935. Today, as India takes […]

The India-EU FTA is far more than a conventional trade pact. It is both a geo-economic response to global fragmentation and a geopolitical statement of strategic convergence.  By Rajiv Raghunath The great significance of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), finalised on January 27 during the India visit of European Commission President Ursula von der […]

A Booming Market on Both Ends The wearable technology sector is booming, with India and the UK leading two different but complementary trajectories. Globally, the smartwatch market is projected to reach $105.2 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.43%, driven by growing health awareness and the integration of AI. In India, […]

The global smart-watch market is on an accelerated growth path, projected to reach USD 105.2 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 15.43%. In India, the segment is expected to grow at an impressive CAGR of 22.9% between 2025 and 2033. This surge highlights a shift from smart-watches being mere lifestyle accessories to essential […]

Once, fatty liver disease was a distant worry in India—a condition often linked only to heavy drinkers or the elderly. But today, it has silently woven itself into the fabric of everyday life, emerging as a major public health concern across the nation. The numbers are alarming. Recent studies reveal that 38% of adults and […]

For decades, Indian medical device manufacturers have capitalised on favourable tariff structures in the United States, where import duties on such products traditionally ranged from 0% to 6%. This advantageous trade environment enabled Indian exporters to position themselves as reliable and cost-effective suppliers of a wide spectrum of healthcare products including catheters, implants, diagnostic equipment, […]