Healthtech Startup InnerGize Bags Pre-Seed Funding April 6, 2025 D2C startup InnerGize has announced the successful close of its INR 4.5 Cr pre-seed funding round, led by global early-stage venture capital firm Antler.

Perkant Tech Raises INR 6.6 Cr Seed Funding to Scale AI-Based Prognostic Health Platform April 5, 2025 Indore-based medtech startup Perkant Tech has raised INR 6.6 Cr in seed funding to develop further and expand its AI-enabled multi-disease prognostic health platform.

World’s Tiniest Pacemaker Set to Bring Big Advances in Heart Treatment April 5, 2025 Northwestern University introduces the world’s smallest pacemaker, which is wireless, dissolvable, and powered by light. This marks a major step toward advanced cardiac treatment.

Arunachal Deploys AI Tools to Strengthen TB Diagnosis in Public Health System April 5, 2025 NHM Arunachal and Wadhwani AI collaborate to deploy AI-based TB screening tools across five districts, aiming for early diagnosis and better healthcare access.

CCI Clears Stake Acquisition in PharmEasy by 360 ONE & Ranjan Pai April 5, 2025 CCI approves stake acquisition in PharmEasy by 360 ONE and Ranjan Pai’s Claypond Capital amid ongoing funding crisis, valuation markdowns, and leadership shakeup.

Kapadia Hospital Introduces India’s First AI Orthopedic Surgery with MISSO April 5, 2025 Kapadia Hospital pioneers orthopedic care with MISSO, an AI-powered robotic system designed for precision knee replacement surgeries.

Sunil Khurana Elevated to Executive Chairman as BPL Medical Reshuffles Leadership Team April 5, 2025 In a strategic leadership reshuffle aimed at accelerating its growth trajectory, BPL Medical Technologies has announced a series of high-profile appointments, positioning itself to become India’s first billion-dollar MedTech company.

Lupin Acquires UK-Based Renascience Pharma for £12.3 Mn April 4, 2025 Lupin announces the acquisition of Renascience Pharma, a UK-based company, for GBP 12.3 million, enhancing its presence in the European pharmaceutical market and expanding its drug portfolio.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Unveils Krios 5 Cryo-TEM for Enhanced Molecular Imaging April 4, 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces the Krios 5 Cryo-TEM, an AI-powered electron microscope designed to enhance molecular imaging, improve drug discovery, and optimize structural biology research.

Andhra Pradesh Begins Generating Electronic Health Records via Mobile Diagnostic Units April 4, 2025 The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a major public health initiative to generate Electronic Health Records (EHRs) for its population through doorstep diagnostic services under the restructured 104 Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) program.

CDSCO Releases Revised Risk Classification List for Cardiovascular Devices April 4, 2025 The CDSCO has issued a revised risk classification list for 553 cardiovascular and neurological devices under the Medical Device Rules, 2017. Industry stakeholders are invited to submit feedback by April 30.

Siemens Acquires US-Based Dotmatics for $5.1 Bn to Boost AI-Driven Drug Discovery April 4, 2025 Siemens acquires US-based Dotmatics for $5.1 billion, aiming to strengthen its AI software portfolio and accelerate digital transformation in various sectors, including healthcare.

Clearcals Partners with Garmin India to Boost Health & Fitness Tracking April 4, 2025 Clearcals partners with Garmin India to integrate wearable tech with the Hint app, enabling personalized health and fitness tracking for Indian users.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Stresses Technological Advancements in Army Medical Corps April 4, 2025 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights the importance of adopting advanced technologies in the Army Medical Corps to enhance healthcare services for defense personnel.

India’s Pharma Sector Exempted from US Reciprocal Tariffs April 4, 2025 The US exempts India’s pharmaceutical industry from tariffs, reinforcing its pivotal role in global healthcare and boosting trade relations.

Alcon Unveils India’s First Fully Personalized LASIK Treatment with CDSCO Approval April 4, 2025 Alcon introduces Wavelight Plus, India's first fully personalized LASIK treatment, approved by CDSCO and the FDA. This offers precision vision correction using Ray Tracing Technology.

Fortis Healthcare Acquires Fortis Trademark for INR 200 Cr via Auction April 4, 2025 Fortis Healthcare successfully bids ₹200 crore in a court-mandated auction to acquire the Fortis trademark, resolving legal disputes tied to its former promoters.

Ayushman Bharat Set for Full Rollout in Delhi from Tomorrow; EHR Push, Aarogya Mandirs to Replace Defunct Mohalla Clinics April 4, 2025 The Ayushman Bharat scheme, the world's largest public health insurance program, is all set to roll out in full force in Delhi starting tomorrow, marking a significant shift in the capital's healthcare policy under the newly elected BJP-led NDA government.

Kerala Health Minister Urges Action Against Online Sale of Unauthorised Medicines April 3, 2025 Health Minister Veena George calls for stringent measures against the online purchase of unauthorized medicines, emphasizing patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Aster DM Healthcare Rolls Out Phase 1 of Aster Health App April 3, 2025 Aster DM Healthcare has rolled out Phase 1 of the Aster Health app across all its hospitals, marking a significant step in its digital transformation journey. Dr Harsha Rajaram, CEO of Aster DM Healthcare, announced the development on LinkedIn.