Finshots Daily Why cancer care is becoming private hospitals’ biggest driver
Sep 2, 2025
Private hospitals in India are increasingly relying on oncology services as a major revenue stream. This trend reveals stark disparities between thriving private cancer care and the struggling public health initiatives. The discussion highlights urgent issues like inadequate infrastructure and geographic inequities in cancer treatment access, emphasizing the need for systemic improvements to ensure that everyone can receive the care they need.
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Rising Cancer Burden And High Costs
- India faces a growing cancer crisis with 15.6 lakh new cases and 8.7 lakh deaths in 2024.
- Treatment costs vary widely and require expensive equipment like LINACs and PET-CTs, pushing demand for advanced care.
Government Schemes Fall Short In Execution
- The government has launched programmes and funding for cancer care but execution lags behind.
- Promised centres and sanctioned funds exist but delivery and reach remain weak.
Oncology Is A Big Revenue Engine
- Oncology is a major revenue driver, contributing over 25% of Max Healthcare's revenue and jumping at Fortis.
- Cancer outpaces cardiac and orthopedic revenues and shows strong growth trends for specialist chains.