India's Medical Tourism Market To Reach USD 13 Billion In 2026, 7 Top Cities Leading The Boom

Medical tourism means travelling to another country for medical treatment - often because it is more affordable, faster to access, or not available at home. India's medical travel sector has been growing rapidly, and Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat recently highlighted the country's rising achievements and ambitions in this fast-expanding space.

At the 6th edition of the FICCI Medical Value Travel Awards, held during the 8th edition of Advantage Healthcare India (AHCI) 2026, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat noted how India has been emerging as a preferred global destination for medical tourism, supported by internationally accredited institutions and globally respected medical professionals.

Pointing at India's medical value travel (MVT) market, the minister said, “The sector, valued at approximately USD 6 billion (Rs 49,800 crore) in 2022, is projected to surpass USD 13 billion (Rs 1.18 lakh crore) by 2026. This growth is the result of sustained efforts by healthcare providers, facilitators, policymakers, and industry bodies such as FICCI,” reported 

The minister further emphasised that initiatives in the healthcare ecosystem, such as the Heal in India campaign, which has taken major steps to streamline medical visa processes and develop integrated medical and wellness hubs, set new benchmarks in trust and transparency.

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