Households face financial risk from increasing health inflation
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Summary
The government’s 2025-26 Economic Survey showed that health inflation came down to 3% in December 2025 from 6% in 2023. However, the Aon’s Global Medical Trends Rate 2026 report and other market reports place medical inflation in India at 11-13%.
Key Facts
Type Budget
Source The Hindu - Business
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
Description Tuesday, 5 May 2026 via the_hindu_business
The government’s 2025-26 Economic Survey showed that health inflation came down to 3% in December 2025 from 6% in 2023. However, the Aon’s Global Medical Trends Rate 2026 report and other market reports place medical inflation in India at 11-13%.