Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, Max, Medanta shares rise: Should investors buy after 30% cancer drug price cap?

Hospital stocks rallied after the government capped trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30%, potentially cutting prices by 20–70% and saving patients ₹2,500 crore annually. Brokerages said earnings effects may be manageable but warned that hospital margins could face pressure.Hospital stocks rallied after the government capped trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30%, potentially cutting prices by 20–70% and saving patients ₹2,500 crore annually. Brokerages said earnings effects may be manageable but warned that hospital margins could face pressure.