India Health 2026 brought together leading healthcare professionals, technology innovators, medical-device manufacturers and industry stakeholders at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from August 21-23, with a strong focus on healthcare innovation, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and the future of clinical care.
Organised by Informa Markets in India, the three-day B2B healthcare exhibition brought together 300+ domestic and international brands and attracted more than 8,000 healthcare and medtech professionals. The event showcased developments across medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare IT, hospital infrastructure, orthopaedics, medical equipment and wellness technologies.
AI Conversation Moves Beyond the Hype
A major theme of India Health 2026 was the practical role of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare.
Prof. (Dr.) Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Founder & Chairman, Health Parliament and Academy of Digital Health Sciences, set the tone for the discussions by shifting the AI conversation beyond hype and towards a structured framework for identifying where intelligence actually belongs across the healthcare pathway.
The discussions emphasised that the future of AI in healthcare will depend not simply on adopting new technologies, but on applying them meaningfully across clinical workflows, diagnostics, decision-making, prevention and patient care.
Leading Healthcare Voices Participate
The event featured participation from several prominent healthcare and industry leaders, including:
- Nital Patel, Secretary, ADMI
- Dr. Sunil Khetarpal, Director, Association of Healthcare Providers India
- Mr. Rajiv Nath, Managing Director, Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd. and Forum Coordinator, AIMED
- Dr. Annie Kumar, National President, Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI)
- Mr. Rahul Deshpande, Senior Group Director, Informa Markets India
Their participation brought together diverse perspectives from healthcare providers, medical-device manufacturers, nursing professionals, digital-health experts and industry leaders.
Focus on Innovation and Medical Technology
India Health 2026 also highlighted India’s growing capabilities in healthcare manufacturing and innovation. A dedicated Medical Manufacturing Zone showcased developments in India’s medical-device sector, while international participation provided opportunities for cross-border partnerships and collaboration.
Among the technologies and solutions showcased were AI-enabled medical imaging, AI-powered health screening, next-generation mobile X-ray systems, advanced orthopaedic implants, surgical technologies, CO₂ laser platforms, AI-based hand-hygiene training and operating-room simulation solutions.
The event also featured a conference programme under the theme “Driving Innovation to Shape the Future of Clinical Care,” with discussions covering AI-powered diagnostics, preventive genetics, digital healthcare, healthcare accessibility, workforce development and medical manufacturing.
TISHHA Consultants LLP Visits India Health 2026
TISHHA Consultants LLP also visited India Health 2026, providing an opportunity for the TISHHA team Manish Vaishnav, Founder and Director, Pramod Panigrahi, Director and Partner and Sujeet Kumar Singh, Head, Corporate Relations interacted with healthcare professionals, medical technology companies, exhibitors and industry leaders.
During the visit, the team explored emerging developments in medical technology, digital healthcare, medical devices, diagnostics, hospital solutions and healthcare innovation. The interactions also provided opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange and exploring potential collaborations within India’s rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem.
The visit reflects TISHHA Consultants LLP’s continued engagement with the healthcare industry and its interest in emerging technologies and solutions that can support hospitals and healthcare organisations.
Strengthening India’s Healthcare Ecosystem
With participation from healthcare providers, manufacturers, technology companies, regulators and international stakeholders, India Health 2026 provided a platform for discussions around the next phase of healthcare transformation.
The event highlighted a shift from simply adopting new technologies to focusing on how technology can be strategically integrated into the care pathway to improve clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, accessibility and patient experience.
For organisations such as TISHHA Consultants LLP, the expo offered valuable insights into the direction of India’s healthcare and medtech sectors while creating opportunities to connect with innovators and stakeholders shaping the future of healthcare.
