India Air Ambulance Services Market

India Air Ambulance Services Market Overview:

The India air ambulance services market size reached USD 569.39 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,449.45 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.90% during 2025-2033. The market is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by the boosting demand for quick medical transport, enhanced healthcare infrastructure, increased medical tourism, heightened awareness of emergency medical services, to provide quick access to critical care and improve patient outcomes.

India Air Ambulance Services Market Trends:

Increasing Demand for Emergency Medical Transport

The need for air ambulance in India is developing at a fast pace because of the growing necessity for rapid emergency medical evacuation. In serious medical emergencies like serious trauma, stroke, or cardiac arrest, immediate access to specialist care can drastically enhance patient recovery. Air ambulances that are well equipped with sophisticated medical gear and crewed by experienced medical professionals ensure that patients get uninterrupted care throughout the journey. The service is especially critical in rural and underserved communities with poor road infrastructure. Further, as the footprint of tertiary care hospitals and trauma centers is spreading across metro cities, inter-hospital transfer needs are mounting faster. Initiatives by governments to increase the accessibility of healthcare and improve emergency medical response mechanisms are also creating more demand. Heightened awareness of air ambulance services, advancements in operational effectiveness, and growth of the private healthcare industry are also helping drive the market's growth. Increased affordability and infrastructure developments mean the adoption of air ambulance services is also poised to grow.

Growth in Medical Tourism Supporting Air Ambulance Services

India's thriving medical tourism industry is playing a big role in the expansion of air ambulance services. Since the nation is becoming a top destination for low-cost yet quality medical care, patients from other countries tend to need special transport to reach healthcare centers. Air ambulances provide a secure and effective means of transporting seriously ill patients from other countries and remote areas. Moreover, domestic medical tourists visiting major cities for advanced treatment depend on air ambulances for more convenient and secure transfers. According to the news, in May 2023, RED.Health introduced air ambulance services in 550+ Indian cities, providing trusted emergency medical transport with specialized aircraft, helicopters, and expert medical teams for speedy patient evacuation. Moreover, health professionals are forming more collaborations with air ambulance companies to facilitate smoother patient transfers, most notably for organ transplantations, heart surgeries, and oncology treatments. Medical escorts and planes equipped with intensive care facilities also support higher quality services. With the government encouraging medical tourism through easier visa procedures and more developed healthcare facilities, demand for air ambulance service is likely to increase for local as well as foreign patients.

Expansion of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS)

The growth of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) is at the center of India's air ambulance growth. Helicopters offer rapid and versatile modes of medical transport, particularly in areas where terrain is hard, or road access is weak. They are routinely used in time-critical medical emergencies, such as accident rescue missions, critical patient transfer, and natural disaster response operations. State governments and private healthcare operators are investing more in HEMS networks to improve emergency response systems. As per the sources, in February 2024, Civil Aviation Minister launched India's first Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) at AIIMS Rishikesh, improving trauma care and emergency response within a radius of 150 km. Further, improvements in aviation technology and medical equipment onboard helicopters have increased the operational effectiveness of helicopter ambulances, making medical treatment during transportation prompt. Partnerships between hospitals, aviation firms, and government agencies are also helping in the expansion of HEMS. With the growing demand for quick medical evacuation, especially in rural and mountainous regions, the use of helicopter ambulances is projected to rise, amplifying access to emergency care and preserving lives.

India Air Ambulance Services Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, service provider, and service.

Type Insights:

• Aeroplane
• Helicopter

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes aeroplane and helicopter.

Service Provider Insights:

• Hospital-Based
• Independent Operators
• Government/Non-Profit Organization
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the service provider have also been provided in the report. This includes hospital-based, independent operators, government/non-profit organization, and others.

Service Insights:

• Domestic
• International

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the service. This includes domestic and international.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North, South, East, and West India.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

India Air Ambulance Services Market News:

• In February 2025, ICATT and ePlane Company entered into a $1 billion agreement to have 788 eVTOL air ambulances deployed in India by 2026. This project is going to transform emergency medical services through quicker, environment-friendly air transportation of patients, especially in heavy traffic urban zones and remote rural areas.
• In April 2024, Jharkhand's Directorate of Civil Aviation launched a government-facilitated air ambulance service to enhance emergency medical transport, connecting Ranchi to key cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mumbai.

India Air Ambulance Services Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India air ambulance services market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India air ambulance services market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the India air ambulance services market on the basis of service provider?
• What is the breakup of the India air ambulance services market on the basis of service?
• What is the breakup of the India air ambulance services market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India air ambulance services market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India air ambulance services?
• What is the structure of the India air ambulance services market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India air ambulance services market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India air ambulance services market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India air ambulance services market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India air ambulance services industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.