Policy & Market Reality
Where regulations meet real-world consequences, this section breaks down how laws, compliance, and market forces are actually reshaping IVF in India — beyond what’s written on paper.
Surrogacy Ban in India: Has It Reduced Exploitation or Pushed It Underground?
India’s surrogacy ban was introduced to reduce exploitation and create a more ethical framework for assisted reproduction. But while the law has restricted commercial surrogacy, it has also raised difficult questions around access, regulation, and the emergence of informal arrangements. This article explores how the surrogacy ban has changed the landscape in India, the unintended consequences that followed, and whether stricter regulation has truly solved the problems it was designed to address.
How India’s ART Act Is Changing IVF Treatment: What Patients Should Know
If you’re considering IVF in India, you may have noticed longer wait times, higher costs, or sudden changes in how clinics operate. Much of this shift can be traced back to the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 — a law introduced to regulate IVF clinics and protect patients. While its intent is safety and transparency, its rollout has had side effects that directly affect people seeking fertility treatment.
