Cancer cases in India may rise 67% by 2045; experts say early detection crucial

February 4, 2026
The warning was issued by Indian Cancer Society (ICS), Delhi, on the eve of World Cancer Day observed on Feb 4, during a media interaction held on Tuesday, as the Union Budget 2026–27 announced customs duty exemptions on select cancer drugs and a renewed push for domestic biopharma manufacturing to improve access to treatment.