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Rising Star in AI Innovation & Affordable CAR-T Therapy

80%

Lower CAR-T Cost

vs. Western countries

95%+

AI Detection Accuracy

Breast, lung, cervical cancers

80%

Global Generic Drug Share

Affordable worldwide

Major Research Achievements

First Indigenous CAR-T Therapy (NexCAR19)

2023

India developed its own CAR-T cell therapy at 80% lower cost than Western therapies ($40,000 vs $400,000), making life-saving immunotherapy accessible to millions.

Tata Memorial Centre, ImmunoACT

Impact:

Democratizing CAR-T access for middle-income patients globally

AI-Powered Cancer Detection

2024

Indian engineers developed AI algorithms that detect breast, lung, and cervical cancers from medical images with 95%+ accuracy, enabling early diagnosis in rural areas.

AIIMS Delhi, IIT Bombay

Impact:

Bringing expert-level diagnosis to underserved communities

Affordable Generic Cancer Drugs

Ongoing

India produces 80% of the world's generic cancer medications, reducing treatment costs by 90% and saving millions of lives globally.

Indian pharmaceutical industry

Impact:

Making cancer treatment affordable worldwide

Telemedicine Cancer Care Network

2020-Present

India built the world's largest telemedicine network connecting rural patients to oncology experts, serving 10+ million consultations annually.

National Health Mission

Impact:

Eliminating geographic barriers to cancer care

Precision Medicine for Indian Populations

2023

Researchers identified genetic variants unique to South Asian populations, enabling targeted therapies that work better for Indian patients.

CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology

Impact:

Personalized cancer treatment for 1.4 billion people

Oral Cancer Prevention Program

Ongoing

India's massive oral cancer screening program reaches 500 million people, detecting cancer early when it's most curable.

Tata Memorial Centre

Impact:

Reducing oral cancer deaths by 40% in screened populations

Leading Research Institutions

Tata Memorial Centre

Mumbai

Asia's largest comprehensive cancer center. Pioneer in indigenous CAR-T therapy, tobacco-related cancers, and public health oncology. Treats 80,000+ patients annually.

Key Specialties:

CAR-T Therapy
Head & Neck Cancers
Affordable Cancer Care
Public Health Oncology

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

New Delhi

India's premier medical institution. Leading research in AI cancer detection, precision medicine, and cancer genomics for Indian populations.

Key Specialties:

AI Diagnostics
Cancer Genomics
Precision Medicine

Regional Cancer Centre

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Model cancer center for affordable, high-quality care. Pioneered community-based cancer screening programs reaching rural populations.

Key Specialties:

Cervical Cancer
Breast Cancer Screening
Community Oncology
Active Clinical Trials in India

India welcomes international patients to cutting-edge, affordable clinical trials

NexCAR19 CAR-T for Blood Cancers

Phase 3

India's indigenous CAR-T therapy for relapsed/refractory leukemia and lymphoma at $40,000 (vs $400,000+ in US).

Tata Memorial Centre, ImmunoACT
Active recruitment

AI-Guided Precision Radiotherapy

Phase 2

Using artificial intelligence to optimize radiation dosing for head, neck, and breast cancers with fewer side effects.

AIIMS Delhi
Active recruitment

HPV Vaccine Population Study

Population Study

Massive nationwide study on HPV vaccination preventing cervical cancer in Indian girls and young women.

Indian Council of Medical Research
Ongoing enrollment

Want to learn about more Indian clinical trials? Search our database or contact our team.

Clinical Trials in India

Registry-listed trials for India currently tracked in our database, sourced from public trial registries.

A Phase 4, Single Arm, Open Label Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Nivolumab + Relatlimab Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) in Participants With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma in India.

Phase IV
Not yet recruiting
NCT07459543
View registry record

A Phase 4, Single Arm, Open Label Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Nivolumab + Relatlimab Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) in Participants With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma in India.

Phase IV
Not yet recruiting
NCT07459543
View registry record

A Phase 4, Single Arm, Open Label Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Nivolumab + Relatlimab Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) in Participants With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma in India.

Phase IV
Not yet recruiting
NCT07459543
View registry record

A Phase 4, Single Arm, Open Label Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Nivolumab + Relatlimab Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) in Participants With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma in India.

Phase IV
Not yet recruiting
NCT07459543
View registry record

A Phase 4, Single Arm, Open Label Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Nivolumab + Relatlimab Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) in Participants With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma in India.

Phase IV
Not yet recruiting
NCT07459543
View registry record

A Phase 4, Single Arm, Open Label Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Nivolumab + Relatlimab Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) in Participants With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma in India.

Phase IV
Not yet recruiting
NCT07459543
Unresectable Melanoma
Metastatic Melanoma
View registry record

A Phase 4, Single-Arm Study to Evaluate the Safety of Selpercatinib in Participants With RET-Altered Cancers in India

Phase IV
Not yet recruiting
NCT07822880
View registry record

A Phase 4, Single-Arm Study to Evaluate the Safety of Selpercatinib in Participants With RET-Altered Cancers in India

Phase IV
Not yet recruiting
NCT07822880
View registry record

A Phase 4, Single-Arm Study to Evaluate the Safety of Selpercatinib in Participants With RET-Altered Cancers in India

Phase IV
Not yet recruiting
NCT07822880
View registry record

A Phase 4, Single-Arm Study to Evaluate the Safety of Selpercatinib in Participants With RET-Altered Cancers in India

Phase IV
Not yet recruiting
NCT07822880
View registry record

A Phase 4, Single-Arm Study to Evaluate the Safety of Selpercatinib in Participants With RET-Altered Cancers in India

Phase IV
Not yet recruiting
NCT07822880
View registry record

A Phase 4, Single-Arm Study to Evaluate the Safety of Selpercatinib in Participants With RET-Altered Cancers in India

Phase IV
Not yet recruiting
NCT07822880
Thyroid Neoplasms
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
View registry record

Latest Research Ecosystem Developments

India — India is strengthening its oncology research ecosystem through expanded multicenter clinical trial networks, increased government funding for cancer care, and strategic collaborations aimed at improving patient access and research capacity.

Updated October 17, 2026

Expansion of Multicenter Oncology Trials via National Cancer Grid

The National Cancer Grid (NCG) has significantly scaled its research efforts, approving over 24 multicenter studies by December 2025 to foster collaborative, investigator-initiated clinical research across the country.

Multicenter Oncology Trials in India—Harnessing the Wind (ASCO Publications)

Increased Government Investment in Cancer Infrastructure

The 2025–26 Union Budget expanded funding for cancer care centers, reduced customs duties on essential cancer medications, and prioritized the integration of digital health systems to improve treatment accessibility.

The Hindu

Strengthening of Clinical Trial Networks

Initiatives like the Network of Oncology Clinical Trials India (NOCI) and Tata Hospital-led networks are utilizing support from BIRAC to establish robust frameworks for multicenter registries and collaborative research projects.

Indian Journal of Medical Research

Enhanced Training for Clinical Research Conduct

The NCG continues to enhance the quality of cancer studies through its annual International Collaboration for Research methods Development in Oncology (CReDO) workshops, which provide specialized training in clinical trial methodology.

Indian Journal of Medical Research

This section is refreshed on a recurring schedule. Entries are AI-assisted research signals organized from public oncology sources and should be verified against the original sources. Information is educational and does not constitute medical advice.

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