Abstract

India’s medical tourism industry has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global healthcare and service economy. Driven by a unique combination of world-class medical expertise cost-effective treatment advanced infrastructure traditional healing systems and hospitality services India has positioned itself as a major destination for international patients seeking specialized care. The past two decades have witnessed an exponential rise in medical travelers from Asia Africa the Middle East Europe and North America who visit India in search of surgeries organ transplants cancer treatment cardiology care orthopedics cosmetic procedures fertility services Ayurveda and wellness therapies. Competitive pricing internationally accredited hospitals English-speaking medical professionals and shorter waiting periods give India a strategic advantage over other medical tourism hubs. This research paper critically examines the evolution growth and structural dynamics of India’s medica