In a significant relief for patients, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget 2026 that medicines used for the treatment of 17 types of cancer and seven other critical diseases will be made cheaper. The move is aimed at improving access to life-saving therapies, reducing the financial burden on families, and strengthening India’s commitment to affordable healthcare.
Budget 2026: Medicines for 17 cancer and 7 other diseases to become cheaper, says FM
