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Below the Quote on Union Budget 2026 by Dhrubaa Ghosh, Partner, Healthcare, Government Advisory, BDO India

The Union Budget 2026–27 makes a step up for health care as a national priority. The Union Budget 2026–27 allocates more than Rs 1 lakh crore and it shows a shift from small welfare spending to long-term investment in the health system. The Union Budget 2026–27 shifts the focus from programs to the need for health facilities across the country. It gives an opportunity for medical hubs, more trauma and emergency care, and a stronger mental health system, including NIMHANS 2.0. Human resources are a pillar, and therefore the budget focuses on health workers and caregivers, and on designing large training programs that support service delivery and population changes. Affordability is a core concern. It shows up in tax exemptions for some cancer drugs and rare disease drugs to make important treatments easier to get. The budget invests in the biopharma sector, research, digital health, and local manufacturing, thereby recognising healthcare as a need and an important part of the economy.

Building on the enhanced healthcare allocation in Budget 2026–27, the Government will selectively support multilateral health initiatives that advance India’s health security, workforce capacity, and manufacturing strengths. Targeted financial and in-kind contributions are expected to align with pandemic preparedness, digital public health, skills development, and pooled procurement, positioning India as a co-architect of resilient global health systems while maximising domestic returns on public spending.

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