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Apollo says broader insurance could boost medical tourism

2026-11-09 · 2 sources · Economic Times Banking Finance

In short

Apollo Hospitals said wider insurance cover for foreign patients could help medical tourism grow in India. The cited market is expected to reach about $286.1 billion by 2030, and India’s share is seen at about $16.2 billion.

The company also pointed to preventive check-ups and said AI may change how healthcare is delivered and how patients are served.

What the reporting says

Apollo Hospitals said broader insurance access for international patients could boost medical tourism in India of Sangita Reddy’s remarks. It also cited a push for preventive health check-ups and noted AI could reshape healthcare delivery and patient interaction.

Why it matters

Apollo Hospitals said broader insurance access for overseas patients may support India’s medical tourism market of Sangita Reddy’s comments. The summary tied that view to a projected global medical travel market of about $286.1 billion by 2030 and India’s expected $16.2 billion share. It also highlighted preventive health check-ups and AI as part of the future of care delivery.

Touches: Apollo Hospitals, Healthcare, Companies, Markets, AI

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