All India Institute of Medical Sciences , New Delhi

What All India Institute of Medical Sciences , New Delhi does

AIIMS New Delhi is an autonomous government-funded medical institution established in 1956 under the AIIMS Act as an Institute of National Importance, operating under India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It delivers tertiary and quaternary healthcare, undergraduate through postdoctoral medical education, and clinical research across multiple specialty centers including Neurosciences, Ophthalmology, and Cardio-Neuro. The institution serves India's general population at heavily subsidized costs, complemented by coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme (Rs 13,000 crore treatment pool), and operates an expanding network of 22 AIIMS institutions nationwide (18 functional). Patient access runs through the ORS portal, the national eSanjeevani telemedicine platform (integrated with AIIMS's Clinical Decision Support System serving 282 million consultations), and direct OPD/IPD services.

AIIMS has emerged as a hub for AI-driven medical technology, deploying computer vision tools (FDA-approved AI chest X-ray analysis at claimed 99.7% sensitivity, processing ~1,000 X-rays daily), multimodal vision-language models (Indus Derma dermatology app with Google), predictive analytics (urine biomarker TB detection, CDSS differential diagnosis), autonomous telerobotic ultrasound (13,000 km range to Antarctica), and portable MRI (Hyperfine Swoop, first in India). The Rs 330 crore Centre of Excellence for AI in Healthcare with IIT Delhi, the Indo-French Centre for AI in Health with Sorbonne and Paris Brain Institute, and the Pan-India Research Consortium across 20 AIIMS institutions formalize AIIMS as a national research coordinator. Specialized clinical programmes launched include India's first face transplant (with Harvard/Brigham and Women's), first pediatric auditory brain stem implant, dedicated transgender clinic (~600 registered patients), and modified spine surgery technique.

The institution is funded primarily through Union Budget allocations (Rs 5,500.92 crore in Budget 2026) plus targeted grants and subsidized patient service fees, with no private equity or parent-company involvement. Leadership transitioned in April 2026 with Dr. Nikhil Tandon appointed Acting Director after Dr. M. Srinivas moved to NITI Aayog. AIIMS ranks 6th globally in the Brand Finance Global Top 250 Hospitals 2026 report, reflecting 65+ years of accumulated brand equity, talent concentration, and statutory positioning that no private Indian competitor can replicate.

Name

All India Institute of Medical Sciences , New Delhi

Legal name

All India Institute Of Medical Sciences

Website

https://aiims.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

AIIMS New Delhi is India's premier government-funded medical institution, established 1956, delivering subsidized tertiary healthcare, medical education, and clinical research across 22 AIIMS centers nationwide. It serves India's general population while leading AI-driven diagnostics, telemedicine, and specialized surgical programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Tertiary Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital-at-Home & Acute Virtual Care Platforms (HLALABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Imaging AI (HDAAAEAH), Trauma Centers & Level I–IV Trauma Hospitals (HLAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Tertiary healthcare services
• Medical education training
• Clinical research programs
• Specialized surgical services
• Government hospital care

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: Primary funding from Union Budget allocations. In Budget 2026, Rs 5,500.92 crore allocated for advanced medical research, technology development, and institutional capacity building.
2. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from patient care services including diagnostic tests, treatments, and procedures. Government-subsidized rates make services affordable to general public.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi operates as India's premier government-funded medical institution delivering comprehensive tertiary and quaternary healthcare across all major specialties, undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, and clinical research. The institution provides patient care through its main campus hospital, regional AIIMS network, telemedicine platforms (eSanjeevani), and specialized programs including face transplantation, auditory brain stem implants, and AI-assisted diagnostics.

Product overview

AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi is India's premier medical institution operating as a comprehensive healthcare, research, and educational organization. The institution offers a broad portfolio of medical services spanning outpatient and inpatient care across multiple specialty centers including Neurosciences Centre, Dr. R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, and Cardio Neuro Centre. Beyond traditional healthcare delivery, AIIMS has emerged as a leader in AI-powered medical technology including the Indus Derma AI dermatology app, AI chest X-ray analysis tools, and Clinical Decision Support Systems integrated with national telemedicine platforms. The institution provides specialized surgical services including India's first face transplant programme, auditory brain stem implants, and advanced therapeutic drug monitoring for epilepsy. AIIMS operates VR training centers for medical education, telerobotic ultrasound systems for remote diagnostics, and has established the Indo-French Centre for AI in Health in partnership with Sorbonne University and Paris Brain Institute. Research capabilities include the Pan-India AIIMS Research Consortium spanning 20 institutions, specialized clinics for transgender healthcare, and indigenous diagnostic tests like the Truenat HPV-HR Plus. The institution continues to innovate with modified surgical techniques, urine biomarker detection for TB, and portable MRI technology.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 94.5% five-year overall survival rate for childhood cancer patients
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability17 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IIT DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed to establish Centre of Excellence (CoE) for AI in healthcare, funded by ₹330 crore grant from Ministry of Education. CoE to focus on at least five national health programs including cancer and tuberculosis, operating as non-profit organization.
• Sorbonne University and Paris Brain InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndo-French Centre for AI in Health inaugurated at AIIMS New Delhi, focusing on AI-driven research in brain health and clinical innovation. Part of India-France Year of Innovation 2026.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle partnered with AIIMS for MedGemma model development, India's Health Foundation Models, and Indus Derma AI app. MedGemma downloaded 3 million times. Collaboration for population-scale healthcare AI development.
• ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for space medicine and human performance research for Indian space missions. Partnership aims to develop expertise, medical devices, and protocols for medical challenges in space environments.
• OpenAImajorTechnology or IntegrationOpenAI partnered with AIIMS New Delhi to provide ChatGPT Edu access to over 100,000 students and staff as part of AI Impact Summit 2026 initiative across 6 Indian institutions.
• Indian Oil Corporation LimitedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for installation of state-of-the-art 3 Tesla MRI machine at AIIMS Gorakhpur to enhance imaging, academic and research facilities for eastern Uttar Pradesh.
• Brigham and Women's Hospital (Harvard Medical School)coreTechnology or IntegrationAIIMS Delhi collaborating with Harvard Medical School experts led by Dr Indranil Sinha for face transplant program training. Cadaveric workshop conducted February 11-15, 2026.
• UCL (University College London)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrilateral partnership with AIIMS and IIT Delhi for medical technology development. UCL-AIIMS-IIT Delhi seed fund 2025-26 supports 7 UK-India research teams developing affordable medical technologies.
• YouTubeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouTube partnered with AIIMS to offer AI-enhanced professional courses in nursing through creator education initiatives, expanding healthcare training accessibility.
• IIT (BHU) VaranasimajorTechnology or IntegrationIIT BHU providing technical quality supervision for AIISH Satellite Centre construction in Kanpur (North India's first speech and hearing institute), ₹180 crore project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh: Premier government academic medical institution under India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with comparable tertiary care, residency training, and research portfolio. Most direct Indian peer to AIIMS Delhi given shared ownership structure, statutory designation, and patient mix.
• Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry: Central government autonomous medical institution offering tertiary care, postgraduate training, and research. Directly comparable to AIIMS in mandate, scale, and statutory backing under the Ministry of Health.
• Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore: One of India's oldest and most respected private-not-for-profit teaching hospitals, with similar breadth of specialties, medical education pipeline, and tertiary referral role. Comparable on clinical reputation and research output though privately governed.
• Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow: State-level autonomous super-specialty teaching hospital in northern India with comparable tertiary referral role, residency programs, and research mandate. Overlaps significantly with AIIMS on patient population and specialty service mix.
• Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai: Government-funded specialty cancer hospital and research center under the Department of Atomic Energy. Comparable as a premier Indian public sector tertiary institution with strong research output and international clinical reputation.
• King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEM), Mumbai: Large municipal teaching hospital affiliated with Seth GS Medical College, delivering high-volume tertiary care and medical training to economically disadvantaged populations. Comparable mission and patient profile to AIIMS.

Broad incumbents

• Apollo Hospitals: India's largest private hospital chain with tertiary and quaternary care across specialties. Comparable on clinical capability and technology adoption but contrasts sharply with AIIMS on funding model, accessibility, and patient base.
• Fortis Healthcare: Large private Indian hospital network operating tertiary multi-specialty facilities. Comparable on service breadth and clinical quality benchmarking, representative of private-sector competition facing AIIMS for senior clinicians.
• Max Healthcare: Leading private hospital chain in northern India offering tertiary and quaternary care. Geographic and service overlap with AIIMS, particularly relevant as a destination for AIIMS-trained specialists exiting the public system.
• Mayo Clinic: US-based global academic medical center ranked at the top of Brand Finance's hospital league table. Comparable to AIIMS in research intensity, specialty depth, and global brand recognition, though private and far larger in clinical revenue base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCT0-V_Z5-MuwN5fpbO-25Ag
• Facebookfacebook.com/all-india-institute-of-medical-sciences-1162760777081403
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aiimsdelhi

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Funding overview

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