AI in Healthcare to Boost India's GDP by $30 Bn by 2025

AI adoption within the healthcare sector has surged past 40%, outpacing other industries such as FMCG at 30% and manufacturing at 25%.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to contribute between USD 25-30 billion to India's GDP by 2025, significantly enhancing accessibility, diagnostics, and treatment outcomes, according to a Deloitte report. 

Government initiatives such as the IndiaAI Mission and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, are laying the foundation for a digitally empowered healthcare environment. These efforts aim to facilitate responsible AI integration while ensuring enhanced data security.

AI adoption within the healthcare sector has surged past 40%, outpacing other industries such as FMCG at 30% and manufacturing at 25%. 

Joydeep Ghosh, Deloitte India’s Life Sciences and Health Care Industry Leader, highlighted the rapid evolution of India’s digital healthcare ecosystem, driven by AI-powered diagnostics, MedTech innovations, and the adoption of digital health records.

"However, to realise its full potential, the sector must overcome challenges such as regulatory alignment, workforce training and infrastructure limitations. With targeted investments and focused policy advancements, India can become a global leader in AI-powered healthcare, elevating patient outcomes and accessibility," Ghosh stated.

In FY 2022-23, India's exports of surgical consumables and disposables reached USD 1.6 billion, reflecting the nation's growing presence in the global healthcare market. 

However, the report indicates that AI adoption in healthcare is lagging behind the banking and financial sectors, primarily due to concerns regarding data security, regulatory fragmentation, and inadequate digital infrastructure in rural regions.

Moreover, a shortage of trained professionals in AI poses challenges to the seamless integration of these technologies into clinical workflows. While India has emerged as a net exporter of surgical consumables, it continues to depend on imports for advanced medical equipment, highlighting the urgent need for a stronger domestic manufacturing base.

The report stresses that strategic investments in training, infrastructure, and policy reforms are essential to accelerate AI adoption, ultimately paving the way for a technologically advanced and self-reliant healthcare system.

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