India plans major healthcare regulatory overhaul to boost investment

India is preparing its biggest regulatory overhaul for the healthcare sector, aiming to slash the compliance burden, scrap overlapping licences, and decriminalise non-safety violations. The government plans to release a consultation paper within two months and finalise reforms by year-end, a senior official said. The move seeks to unlock private investment and expand healthcare in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, where bed availability is significantly lower than in metros.