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As Budget 2026–27 approaches, healthcare experts stress the urgent need to strengthen hospital infrastructure in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to improve access, affordability, and quality of healthcare across India. New Delhi: As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026-27, healthcare leaders and industry experts are urging the government to rethink its approach to health spending, especially when it comes to strengthening hospital infrastructure in smaller cities and towns. Their message is clear: it’s time to go beyond token increases in funding and build a healthcare system that truly reaches every citizen, not just those in big urban centres. The Problem:…

A new study ahead of Budget 2026-27 pushes for a significant rise in public healthcare expenditure to tackle rising medical costs and reduce inequality in access to care. Discover key findings, expert reactions, and implications for India’s health system. New Delhi: The recent release of an academic report has reignited a long-standing debate regarding how India finances healthcare, particularly as we approach the Union Budget for FY 2026-2027. The study, released before the budget announcement, argues strongly for a major increase in public investment in healthcare, suggesting that existing levels of expenditure are inadequate to meet the needs of a…

During the Budget Session 2026, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India’s public healthcare progress, revealing that Ayushman Bharat has delivered over 11 crore free treatments across the country. New Delhi: At the start of the Union's Budget Session 2026-27, a joint session of both houses of the Parliament was addressed by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on January 28, 2026,  with a determination that will define the coming year; The focus being on highlighting achievements in public health and reiterating the Government's commitment to continuing to enhance the delivery of health services throughout India. Delivering this address from the Lok…

Notably, demands for increasing the price limit for affordable housing have been raised by the real estate sector and homebuyers for a long time, and the government may address this through the budget. New Delhi: The upcoming Union Budget 2026-27, to be presented on the floor of parliament on February 1, is likely to bring significant changes across several sectors, including the housing sector in the country. The budget is expected to bring significant relief to millions of people who are dreaming of buying a home. Along with boosting economic growth, this year's Union Budget will also focus on the…

Banks are required to review these unclaimed deposits monthly, followed by transferring funds from accounts which have been inactive for 10 years to the DEA Fund on the last working day of the next month. New Delhi: It is commonly seen many times that an old bank account or fixed deposit (FD) remains unused for several years. In some cases, following the death of the account holder, the family remains unaware of the funds, and the money is unused. To mitigate this issue of funds languishing with the banks, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has created a system that…