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From navigating loss to building a global healthcare platform, Sonam Garg Sharma is reshaping medical tourism through empathy and accessibility. Medical Linkers goes beyond treatment to deliver holistic, culturally sensitive care for patients across borders.
India is building a trillion-rupee industry in preventive health. This shift from reactive care to wellness infrastructure is set to revolutionize workforce productivity and economic growth.
Healthtech startup Cent, founded by Shashank ND, the founder of Practo, has raised fresh funding from OneFlow Holdings and venture firm South Park Commons. The investment amount has not been officially disclosed, although industry reports suggest the seed round is around $5 million. The Bengaluru-based startup was launched by Shashank
PharmEasy, one of India’s leading healthcare platforms, today announced the launch of WomenCare, a dedicated category designed to provide comprehensive, end-to-end support for women’s health. The WomenCare category will be live with exclusive offers for International Women’s Day. WomenCare has been created as a one-stop destination addressing
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has made a major investment in health and wellness technology developed by Herbalife Ltd., the nutritional supplements and wellness firm he has partnered with for more than a decade. Ronaldo has invested $7.5 million (around £6.3m) to acquire a 10% equity stake in
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Satish Kumar Singh, Founder of MY LYF CARE, who
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Dr. Krishna Prasad Rao Vunnam, Founder and Managing Director
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Vijay Karunakaran, Founder & CEO of Rewin Health, who
According to various media reports, Healthify, an Indian digital health and wellness startup, is concentrating on the US in an effort to establish the US as its primary source of income. Healthify's co-founder and CEO, Tushar Vashisht, told a media outlet that the company is still in its
Superhealth, India’s first hospital network with zero wait-time and zero commission, has officially launched its flagship facility in Salapuria Towers, Koramangala, Bengaluru, marking the first milestone in its mission to establish a 100-hospital network across the country. The investment into Superhealth has been made by the family office of
This article has been contributed by E Sai Eshwar, Founder & CEO NIRVAHA WELLNESS LLP In today’s world, emotional wellness has become one of the biggest challenges for young people. Rising stress, anxiety, loneliness, and identity struggles show us that mental health solutions need to evolve beyond surface-level fixes.
India’s startup and corporate ecosystem saw notable developments on 17th October 2025. Healthtech, electric mobility, and healthcare startups raised significant funding to scale operations, enhance technology, and expand services. Meanwhile, major corporates made headlines with strategic offerings and financial results, including Google launching a Diwali 2025 cloud storage promotion
This article has been contributed by Mr. Rajeev Taneja, Founder and CEO, GlobalCare Health If you think medical tourism is just about saving money on surgeries abroad, think again. India’s medical tourism industry is racing toward USD 142.7 billion by 2032, but what’s fueling this rapid growth
This article has been contributed by Ms. Sonam Garg Sharma, CEO and Founder, Medical Linkers India is an emerging power in the international healthcare sector and the presence is increasingly evident in numbers, investment and flow of international patients. Hospitals equipped with the latest cutting-edge technology, qualified medical staff, increasing
This article has been contributed by Dr Vaishaly Bharambe, MBBS, MD, PhD-Anatomy Counsellor and Medical Educator. Founder: VB Anatomy Academy (YouTube channel) There has been a rapid rise in artificial intelligence (AI), and this is reshaping nearly everything in our modern life. So it goes without saying that medicine is
A Delhi based Men’s health tech platform, , RxMen raises Rs. 5 crores in Seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures, one of India’s largest Angel investing platforms. With this funding, RxMen aims to achieve a positive EBITDA by October 2025. In addition, the funds will be used for
This article has been contributed by Mr. Remeshan Palery, Chairman, Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society India is now at a demographic crossroad, with the promise of the country’s economic development intersecting with the rapidly ageing population of over 140 million. The nation’s elderly population, defined as those aged
This article has been contributed by Meenakshi Menon, Founder, Gen S Life India is home to over 180 million 60+, projected from the 150 million in 2022, a number expected to almost double by 2050. This change in demographics is going to be a big economic burden for a society
This article has been contributed by Mr. Adarsh Narahari, Founder & Managing Director at Primus Senior Living. India has been undergoing a monumental demographic transition over the past few decades – from being a youth-led nation to now accommodating a rapidly ageing population. India is home to the world’s second-largest
Losing a young cousin to breast cancer was a turning point for Geetha Manjunath, one that fueled her entrepreneurial drive to find a solution. Today, her conviction is clear: 'Nobody should die from breast cancer', if only detection comes early enough. Dr. Geetha Manjunath is the Founder, CEO,
To increase its presence in children's psychological needs, AI-focused mental health startup LISSUN acquired US-based digital mental health provider Being Cares Inc. The business did not, however, provide the deal's financial details. According to LISSUN, the acquisition will enable it to broaden its offerings to address
Plum, an insurtech business based in Bengaluru, has allegedly committed INR 200 Cr ($23.3 Mn) for the next three to four years in order to develop into full-stack digital health services. The Tiger Global-backed business is launching Plum Health to provide working professionals throughout India with AI-powered health tracking,
On 12 June 2025, several Indian companies raised fresh funds to grow their businesses. The funding came from well-known investors and covered areas like health, technology, finance, and fashion. Here’s a look at today's funding roundup. 🚀 Indian Startup Funding Digest – 12 June 2025 Startup Sector Amount Raised
This article has been contributed by Shashank Avadhani, Co-Founder & CEO, Alyve Health. In a country where unexpected medical expenses can derail a family’s finances overnight, the concept of a ₹0 healthcare bill almost feels too good to be true. But across India, this is becoming a tangible reality,
According to a statement from PhonePe, customers can order both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications via the recently launched service.
RISA Labs, a healthtech startup in Silicon Valley, founded by IIT Kanpur alumni Kshitij Jaggi and Kumar Shivang, has raised seed funding of USD 3.5 million to grapple with one of the oncology space's most persistent bottlenecks: slowdowns in treatment induced by the prior authorization process. The
Mumbai’s first hybrid healthcare store offering instant diagnostics and virtual consultations. One Health Assist, a leading HIPAA-compliant preventive healthcare ecosystem, has launched its first offline experience centre, OHA Health+, in Mumbai. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey to bridge the digital and physical healthcare ecosystems.
According to a report by an international news agency, Apple appears to be placing a significant bet on artificial intelligence once more. The brand is planning to fully redesign its Health app and include a feature akin to a "AI doctor." The action is in line with CEO
This article has been contributed by Ruchika Gupta, CEO, Health Click Away. There is a general agreement that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is going to revolutionise every aspect of our lives. Health, wellness and fitness is one area where we can expect significant developments driven by AI. The biggest change we
Apollo Hospitals, a prominent healthcare organisation, has apparently teamed up with TechEagle, a drone startup, to introduce a 10-minute diagnostic drone delivery service. The hospital chain operator will use TechEagle's AI-powered autonomous drones to deliver liquid biopsy samples—which are essential for detecting cancer—from collection centres to
Bangalore, February 24, 2025: Nutrify Today, a pioneer in AI-driven nutraceutical innovation, has introduced Dealsphere, a groundbreaking platform that transforms how businesses discover, license, and commercialise science-backed nutrition products. Dealsphere accelerates the traditionally slow and expensive process of product ideation and licensing, enabling companies to launch new nutraceutical products in
Will artificial intelligence revolutionise our world the way electricity did in the 20th century? Technology experts believe we're standing at exactly such a pivotal moment. 2025 marks the year when AI transitions from an emerging technology to becoming as fundamental as smartphones in our daily lives. Groundbreaking AI
According to SastaSundar Ventures, which runs digital platforms with a health focus, its collaboration with e-commerce behemoth Flipkart is now finished. B L Mittal, the founder and executive chairman of SastaSundar, told a news agency that SastaSundar Healthbuddy, a division of SastaSundar Ventures, had reclaimed the brand's intellectual
According to a media report, Temasek-backed hospital network Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd. has requested banker presentations for an anticipated $1 billion IPO, valuing the company established by Ranjan Pai at more than $7.5-8 billion. The report further stated that the bankers have been requested to make official proposals early
A 10-minute ambulance service has now been introduced by Blinkit, Zomato's rapid commerce division. In a post on X, Albinder Dhindsa, cofounder and CEO of Blinkit, stated that the firm is making the initial move to address the issue of delivering prompt and dependable ambulance service in several
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. An online pharmacy internet pharmacy, or mail-order pharmacy is a pharmacy that operates over the Internet and sends orders to customers through mail, shipping companies, or online pharmacy web portals. 1mg is a digital
For a monetary consideration of INR 3 Cr (about $353K), Redstart Labs, a subsidiary of online classified firm Info Edge, plans to purchase an additional investment in Brainsight Technology, increasing its ownership of the Bengaluru-based healthcare startup from 4.68% to 5.27%. The company, which is led by Sanjeev
Infosys has announced its investment in 4baseCare, a healthtech firm that concentrates on oncology (cancer care) and is powered by advanced genetics. This is a significant move that highlights Infosys' growing commitment to healthcare innovation. The tech giant will purchase Series A compulsory convertible preference shares (CCPS) in 4baseCare
Healthcare is going to fundamentally transform in the years to come. No doubt, technological advancements will be helping such a change. The newfound health awareness is also a result of the emergence of the internet and the spread of both mental and physical diseases. All of these are leading people
In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Khushboo Jain, Co-Founder and COO of CarePal Group, shares her journey of transforming healthcare financing in India. She discusses the inspiration behind CarePal, its unique ecosystem of crowdfunding, insurance, and lending, and how technology is improving healthcare access. Jain also talks about her shift
Sometimes you are left wondering about the aspects that impact your productivity and mental well-being at your workplace. According to recent statistics portrayed by Microsoft study, about 58% of the leaders and 47% of the employees today in India report that they are drained out at work. So, how do
In an effort to broaden its selection and provide 10-minute medication delivery, Swiggy, an IPO-bound food and grocery delivery service, has teamed up with PharmEasy. The Bengaluru-based company doesn't need any more governmental approvals for this venture because it is collaborating with the e-pharmacy company. Indeed, Swiggy was
Co-founder and CEO of Zomato, a meal delivery service, Deepinder Goyal, has launched a new business called "Continue" to enter the health and mental fitness sector. However, the company has already cleared that Zomato will work as a separate business entity. The new company's registration name
HBOT is an effective therapy that has received positive attention in this regard. Earlier it was possible to receive this therapy only in hospitals or some clinics. But now, startups are trying to bring HBOT to the common people to make it more available. Through the provision of hyperbaric oxygen
California [USA] September 19: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various industries, and the pharmacy sector is no exception. With over 12 years of experience in regulatory compliance, medication therapy management, and health insurance exchanges, Fayazoddin has witnessed firsthand how AI is reshaping pharmacy operations, optimizing patient care, and enhancing
In the presence of Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra, the National Health Authority (NHA) and IIT Kanpur signed an MoU on 11 September 2024. Both the Director of IIT Kanpur, Prof. Manindra Agrawal, and L. S. Changsan, Additional Secretary of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and CEO
This article has been contributed by Dr. Sravani Reddy G, Founder & CEO, Soprav Health Consulting. AI is fundamentally transforming the healthcare industry by revolutionizing various aspects of patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and administrative processes. Through the utilization of advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques, AI enables healthcare providers to
This article has been contributed by Dr Narendra Vankar, Co-Founder, Quantum CorpHealth Pvt. Ltd. India’s health landscape is rapidly evolving. We are moving towards the best possible medical care with experienced, trained doctors; new advancements in medical technology; and the introduction of personalized, AI-based healthcare, perfectly tailored to fit
Mumbai, 19th April 2024: As India gears towards a $5 trillion economy, work wellness is becoming a critical consideration for corporations. In fact, a joint report by job site Indeed, and Forrester Consulting on Work Wellbeing In India 2023: How Thriving People Create Thriving Companies, said that only 24% of
This article has been contributed by Rohan Arora, Co-Founder, Evolve. In today's world, technology has become an integral part of our lives. And it's not just limited to entertainment or work, it has also revolutionized the way we approach mental health care. With the advent of
This article has been contributed by Arindam Sen, Director and CEO of Heartnet. A lot of transformative efforts have been made in the Indian healthcare infrastructure to enhance the well-being of citizens. Though there have been notable improvements so far, the Indian healthcare system continues to struggle with cardiovascular diseases
This article has been contributed by Dr. Arpita Goyal, Yale Scholar. The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving with an increasing demand for AI-powered solutions, and care is shifting toward the adoption of a patient-centered approach. AI applications span across diagnostics, treatment, and beyond, reshaping the dynamics of interactions within healthcare
This article has been contributed by Amol R. Deshmukh, CEO and Founder, MedRabbits. Amidst the ongoing global health crisis, the significance of home healthcare in promoting wellness has come to the forefront, especially on World Health Day. The paradigm shift from traditional hospital-centric care to personalized, home-based solutions underscores a
This article has been contributed by Sajeev Nair, Founder & Chairman, Vieroots. It has been thousands of years since both the Eastern & Western medical systems discovered that “one man’s food may be another man’s poison”. But the modern health & wellness movement has turned to personalised diet
The healthcare industry is one of the most prominent industries in the world. It is the industry that keeps coming up with new innovations and technologies to help people improve their lives and increase their lifespan. However, in many cases, new scientific technologies and innovations are put to the test,
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in carving a healthy human body. Over the years, the demand for nutritious food and drinks has shown positive growth across the world, especially in the sports nutrition sector. Athletes have become very cautious about their intake and this has led to a massive transformation
StartupTalky presents Recap'23, a series of in-depth interviews where we engage with founders and industry leaders to explore their growth in 2023 and their predictions for the future. The healthcare industry focuses on providing medical services, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illnesses. It involves diverse professionals, such
StartupTalky presents Recap'23, a series of in-depth interviews where we engage with founders and industry leaders to explore their growth in 2023 and their predictions for the future. In the world of medical technology, smart solutions are changing how we think about healthcare. The MedTech industry is like
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. Having a fit and healthy body is everyone's dream, but it has somehow not been everyone's cup of tea. Lack of motivation and guidance bars people from achieving their health
The remarkable growth in internet penetration and smartphone usage along with telemedicine, online pharmacies, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), health and fitness applications, and wearable devices have made healthcare more accessible, convenient, and patient-centric than ever before. India's health tech market is projected to reach $25 billion by 2025.
> StartupTalky presents Recap'22. This is a series of interviews in which we conduct in-depth discussions with founders & industry leaders to understand their growth in 2022 and their predictions for the future. FemTech, short for "Female Technology," refers to technology and products that are specifically
Do you know which industry saw a major boost during the COVID-19 Pandemic? During the outbreak where most of the industries were drastically falling, there was one industry that skyrocketed and acted as a catalyst for innovation. I am talking about the telemedicine industry. When the COVID-19 cases were increasing
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by mfine. The focus of healthcare has been shifting toward the patient for quite some time now. The expansion of the health-tech industry is being driven
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Wellversed. The demand for health and wellness products is steadily growing. Research shows that an average Indian millennial spends over 3000 per month on their
Why can’t we shop for necessities such as medicine online, if we shop for clothes, food, and electronics? 1Mg, situated in Gurgaon, India, is an online marketplace of medicines. It offers e-pharmacy, diagnostics, online consultation, and health content, among other things. Prashant Tandon, Gaurav Agarwal, and Vikas Chauhan launched
The pandemic started to spread across the world's boundaries in about march of 2020. It soon accelerated lockdowns all over the world. Major and minor, both types of cities came to a standstill. Not only this, people were confined to their homes. We spent an enormous amount of
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by Practo. People all around are always worried about their various health problems taking place. They always need expert advice to find a solution to their
Numerous technological innovations and advancement has made the world a smaller place. Irrespective of type of business, online services is booming. The demand of online service has taken over the healthcare industry as well. Online doctor consultation is rising popularity and growing with high speed after Covid Pandemic. There has
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been a pproved by 3Hcare. Diagnostics tests are done to find if a person has a certain disease. An accurate diagnostic test is important to avoid trial and
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been a pproved by ElaWoman. Infertility is a topic people don't talk about openly. It is the inability to conceive children even after frequent, unprotected sexual
Company Profile is an initiative by StartupTalky to publish verified information on different startups and organizations. The content in this post has been approved by FindMyHealth. Artificial Intelligence is now penetrating almost every existing domain. Finance, healthcare, education, transportation and many sectors are witnessing active use of AI. The idea
The COVID-19 has alarmed the health and fitness of the people of every country. This pandemic has now pointed towards the healthcare sector, which is now facing a big problem. Due to this pandemic, the people are now more concern about their health and fitness. This will indirectly going to