India’s domestic medical travel is emerging as a tourism segment, with 29.6% of overnight trips linked to health and medical purposes, according to MoSPI’s 2025-26 survey. Average spending reached ₹32,167 per medical trip, including ₹23,361 on medical items, while rural and urban averages stood at ₹29,454 and ₹41,649 respectively. Medical trips accounted for 38.4% of rural overnight travel versus 16.5% in urban India, with hired vehicles the leading mode. Separately, the government reported 507,244 foreign nationals arriving for medical treatment in 2025, about 5.5% of FTAs; Bangladesh accounted for 325,127 arrivals. In September, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called for wider hospital participation in Heal in India, verified providers, trained caregivers and seamless international patient journeys, strengthening the B2B medical-travel ecosystem.
Shreya Bansal is a reporter at TravTalk India, covering the travel and tourism industry. She brings a keen eye for emerging trends, trade developments, and the stories shaping the travel landscape. Through in-depth reporting and on-ground insights, she connects industry stakeholders with news that matters. Beyond travel, Shreya has a growing interest in the premium lifestyle space, particularly the world of fine jewellery and is eager to explore the craftsmanship, culture, and commerce that define luxury living.