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Budget 2026 Boosts Cancer Care, Biopharma and Affordable Healthcare

ByMauveFeb 2, 20266 min read

The Union Budget 2026 has delivered a strong focus on the healthcare sector, with targetedmeasures to enhance affordability, boost domestic biopharmaceutical capabilities, and improveaccess to treatments for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer. Key highlights includethe exemption of basic customs duty on 17 essential cancer drugs and the launch of…