Times Network India Health Summit 2025 Explores India’s Global Impact in Health Tech
The Times Network India Health Summit 2025 concluded with its final panel, ‘India’s Health Tech Revolution – Rising from Local to Glocal,’ showcasing health tech leaders who are driving innovation in AI, accessibility, and affordability. The session, moderated by Dr. Karthik Anantharam, VP – International, Group Oncology & International at Apollo Hospitals, highlighted how Indian innovators are taking healthcare solutions from grassroots to global recognition.
The panel featured prominent figures in India’s health tech landscape, including Dr. Vidhi Bhanushali, CEO & Co-Founder of ScanO; Nishan Ali, Founder & CEO of Neurologic.AI; Hari Thallapalli, CEO of Call Health; and Vikram Vuppala, Founder & CEO of Nephro Plus. Dr. Bhanushali highlighted India’s journey in dentistry, from importing tools to exporting cutting-edge dental technology, emphasizing the role of AI and innovation in making healthcare more accessible and affordable.
Nishan Ali discussed the need for solutions tailored to India’s unique needs, citing examples like AI-driven stroke diagnostics in rural Assam. Hari Thallapalli of Call Health emphasized their hybrid model combining virtual care with physical intervention, stressing the importance of safeguarding systems from fraud as these solutions scale. Vikram Vuppala described Nephro Plus’s patient-first approach, reimagining dialysis services at Indian price points, making it scalable globally.
The session demonstrated real-world solutions already making an impact, showing that India is not just catching up in health tech but setting the pace globally. As Dr. Karthik wrapped up the discussion, it was clear that India’s health tech revolution is making significant strides, driven by innovative leaders and scalable models.
