Elderly population projected to double by 2050; govt scaling healthcare and caregiving

India's elderly population (currently 16–17 crore) is set to double over the next 20–22 years, prompting government focus on scaling healthcare and caregiving services. For consumer builders: ageing demographics unlock massive TAM in home care, telemedicine for seniors, and digital health literacy; early movers in geriatric-focused products will face less competition than general consumer apps.

Source: ET HealthWorld ↗