India’s leading public healthcare institutions — the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) — have achieved major international recognition by securing the 6th and 13th positions respectively in the Brand Finance Global Top 250 Hospitals 2026 rankings.
Their placement in the list underlines the expanding role of India in the worldwide healthcare landscape.
The rankings were announced on 5 February 2026 at the London Stock Exchange. According to the report, AIIMS New Delhi holds the 6th position globally based on brand strength. This makes it the highest-ranked hospital in South Asia and places it ahead of several well-established academic medical centres across Europe and North America.
The achievement also reflects the growing capability of India’s public health system, demonstrating excellence in both comprehensive multi-specialty services and highly specialised cancer treatment.
AIIMS New Delhi — Rank 6
AIIMS earned a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 79.9 out of 100. The report praised the institution for its extensive research contributions and its importance as a training centre for highly skilled medical professionals.
It also observed that the hospital enjoys extremely high recognition among healthcare practitioners worldwide, especially for handling very large patient loads while maintaining strong clinical standards.
Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai — Rank 13
Tata Memorial Centre featured prominently in the specialised category and was acknowledged internationally as a major leader in oncology care.
Often referred to as the “Harvard of Indian oncology,” the hospital’s top-tier ranking was attributed to its pioneering cancer research, cost-effective treatment models, and its leading role in medical programmes supported by the Department of Atomic Energy.
Global Context
Johns Hopkins Medicine and Oxford University Hospitals continued to occupy the first and second positions globally. However, the 2026 report highlighted a narrowing gap between Western healthcare institutions and those in Asia.
It also noted that hospitals in India are increasingly recognised for delivering “value-based healthcare,” combining advanced technologies — including generative AI and robot-assisted surgical systems — with significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western nations.