India, March 25 -- India's healthcare sector is entering a new phase of expansion, but this phase may look very different from the large multi-specialty facilities that defined the last two decades. Across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, a quieter yet significant trend is emerging: the rise of compact, well-designed boutique hospitals that deliver high-quality care without the scale or cost burden of large tertiary centres.

The Shift Beyond Metros

India's demand for healthcare infrastructure continues to outpace supply, particularly outside the major metropolitan centres. While large tertiary hospitals remain essential for highly complex treatments, many regional markets require hospitals that can provide reliable secondary and selective tert...