Graphic of the Day: Hospital charges in India surge 4 times faster than July inflation rate

July 2025 saw hospital and nursing home charges rise 6.6 percent year-on-year, far outpacing the country's average inflation of 1.55 percent, MOSPI data shows

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  • 13/08/2025 10:11 AM

Hospital costs in India are ballooning: up 6.6 percent in July, over four times the national inflation rate. From medical bills to beer prices, see what’s burning a bigger hole in your pocket