present India Consumer Healthcare Summit • 2026 The definitive gathering for India's Consumer Healthcare leaders. The new self care economy

Welcome & Introduction

Setting the stage for the day. Hosts Subodh & Sangeeta open the summit and welcome delegates to India's defining CHC gathering.

Opening Keynote

The headline address that frames the day's central question: what does it truly take to build the next billion-dollar consumer healthcare story in India?

Self-Care: India Trends & Deep Dive on the Consumer

Uncovering what India's self-care revolution looks like in data — from pharmacy shelves to digital health apps. Featuring insights from Pharmarack (Sheetal Saple) and IPSOS (Gauri Pathak).

The Global Power Talk

Nicholas Hall brings a commanding international lens to India's CHC moment — comparing India's trajectory against global consumer health markets and identifying where the biggest opportunities lie.

Tea Break

A moment to pause, connect, and recharge before the afternoon's main panels.

Clash of the Titans: Who Will Win This Market?

Pharma, stand-alone CHC, FMCG, or Tech — who captures India's consumer healthcare wallet, and what are they winning on? Panellists include Himanshu Baxi (Opella), Milind Thatte (P&G), Tarun Arora (Zydus), Guntas Randhawa (HUL), and representatives from Apple/Ultrahuman. Moderated by Manoj Kumar (VALMORE).

• Insight
• Innovation
• Investment
• Intent

The Growth Playbook: Giant CHC Brands That Continue to Set the Pace

Case studies of brands that have built sustained momentum — established icons and breakthrough challengers alike. Featuring Shelcal (Haleon), Sensodyne (Cipla), and The Good Bug, selected through the DB6 database.

Networking Lunch

A curated dining experience designed to spark meaningful cross-sector conversations.

Awards Showcase: Best Brand Growth Story (Last 2 Years)

Recognising the three companies that have demonstrated the most compelling brand growth trajectories in Indian consumer healthcare over the past two years.

Go-to-Market & Channel Models: Path to Success

Online, offline, or multichannel — how do India's channel leaders actually win? Featuring GOApptiv, Apollo Pharmacy (Gaurav Verma, CMO), Netmeds, TATA 1mg, Blinkit Wellness Chemist, and GO ACTIV.

Can Ayurveda Be the Next Yoga — India's Showcase to the World?

Exploring whether Ayurveda can transcend its domestic roots and become India's defining global health export. Case studies from Kapiva (Ameve Sharma), Dabur (Mohit Malhotra / Amit Garg / Vinay Virwani / Aman Agarwal), Emami, Vicco, and Biotique.

Tea Break

Refreshments before the final session of the day.

The Unicorn Question: Can India Build a $1B CHC Brand?

The marquee closing panel. Panellists include Abhishek Yadav & Sunil Thakur (Quadria), Vinay (Fireside), Dr. Reddy's, and a healthcare services leader. Moderated by an i-banker from Axis Capital.

• What scale looks like in India — and what doesn't
• Where capital is flowing: Ayurveda, protein, diagnostics, or digital care

Award Announcement

The day's coveted recognitions are revealed — celebrating the boldest brands and boldest bets shaping India's CHC future.

Final Thoughts

A synthesis of the day's most important ideas — and a rallying call for what comes next as we build India's Healthy Billion.