Jupiter Life Line CEO: India Must Boost Global Medical Tourism Beyond Current Markets

• Jupiter Life Line Hospitals CEO Ankit Thakker advocates for India to expand its medical tourism appeal beyond Africa and the Middle East, targeting new geographies.
• Thakker suggests integrating modern clinical care with traditional Indian medicine to create a unique global healthcare destination.
• The Budget 2026 proposal for five regional medical hubs in partnership with the private sector is seen as a positive step to unlock India's medical tourism potential.
• Jupiter Life Line Hospitals expects flat volumes for the rest of the year due to seasonal normalization after a strong Q2 in western Maharashtra.
• ARPOB growth at mature hospitals (Thane, Pune) is projected to track inflation, while the Indore facility is expected to see above-inflation ARPOB expansion due to increasing service complexity.

Why It Matters: India needs to diversify its medical tourism strategy and leverage traditional medicine to attract a wider global patient base.