Is India getting sicker—or are we simply getting better at finding disease?

For World Health Day, I sit down with Dr. Roy to explore one of India's most important health challenges: cardiovascular disease.

We discuss whether the apparent rise in heart disease reflects a genuine increase in incidence, better detection, or a combination of both.

We also look beyond the numbers: the everyday behaviours that increase cardiovascular risk, the role of prevention, and how AI, genomics, wearables and personalised medicine could fundamentally change cardiovascular care.

Most importantly, we ask a simple question:

Can we move from treating heart attacks to predicting and preventing them?

A data-driven conversation about India's cardiovascular future—and what each of us can do differently.

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The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) is far more than a public health report—it is one of India's most important strategic documents for healthcare leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and policymakers.

In this episode of Healthcare India, Dr. Vikram Venkateswaran analyses the latest NFHS-6 findings through the lens of healthcare strategy and explores how India's changing demographics will reshape healthcare delivery over the next decade.

Key topics include:

• Why India's ageing population will redefine healthcare demand
• The rapid rise of digital health readiness
• How health insurance is transforming healthcare economics
• Why healthcare must evolve from episodic treatment to continuous care
• The growing importance of AI, home healthcare and integrated care platforms
• Three bold predictions for Indian healthcare in 2035

If you are a healthcare CEO, founder, investor, clinician or policymaker, this episode provides strategic insights into where India's healthcare system is heading—and how organisations can prepare for the future.

In this episode, I speak with Akshay Verma, CEO & Founder of Fitpass, about the future of corporate wellness in India.

We explore how fitness behaviour is shifting across demographics and geographies, with surprising trends emerging in Tier 2 cities and among women who are adopting diverse workout formats.

The conversation also examines why corporate wellness programs are failing to create real impact, especially for India’s young workforce, and what needs to change.

We discuss:

• Behavioural vs. cultural vs infrastructure barriers to fitness
• India’s growing metabolic health crisis
• Data-backed insights on participation across age and gender
• Unexpected findings, including Agra’s rise as a highly active city

A sharp, data-driven conversation for leaders rethinking health, productivity, and workforce well-being.