Shares of healthcare stocks gained on Sunday, February 1, after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman’s Budget 2026 announcement gave a push to medical tourism in India.The Finance Minister has proposed a scheme to establish five regional medical hubs in partnership with the private sector.
These regional hubs will establish partnerships with private sector hospitals including Max, Apollo, Metropolic, Dr Lals, to promote medical tourism. Additionally, 1.5 lakh caregivers will also be trained across the nation.
Shares of Aster DM Healthcare, Global Health, Dr Agarwal’s Health, Apollo Hospitals and Fortis Healthcare gained up to nearly 5% after the Finance Minister’s announcement.
These regional hubs will establish partnerships with private sector hospitals including Max, Apollo, Metropolic, Dr Lals, to promote medical tourism. Additionally, 1.5 lakh caregivers will also be trained across the nation.
Shares of Aster DM Healthcare, Global Health, Dr Agarwal’s Health, Apollo Hospitals and Fortis Healthcare gained up to nearly 5% after the Finance Minister’s announcement.
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