RehaIndia 2026 is set to bring rehabilitation and assistive devices into sharper focus at Medical Fair India, taking place from 17–19 September 2026 at Hall 4, Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai.
Positioned as a dedicated Rehabilitation & Assistive Devices Expo, RehaIndia offers a timely platform for India’s rehabilitation, prosthetics, orthotics, mobility, accessibility and assistive technology sectors. Its inclusion within Medical Fair India reflects the growing importance of rehabilitation as part of mainstream healthcare delivery.
For Bharat CPO, RehaIndia 2026 is a significant forward-looking trade and technology story. India’s rehabilitation needs are expanding across multiple areas, including stroke recovery, spinal cord injury, limb loss, cerebral palsy, ageing, diabetic foot care, post-trauma recovery, neurological rehabilitation and disability inclusion. As hospitals, rehabilitation centres, clinics, NGOs and private providers look for practical solutions, trade platforms such as RehaIndia can help connect clinical demand with manufacturers, distributors and innovators.
Medical Fair India describes itself as India’s leading trade fair for hospitals, health centres and clinics. The 2026 Mumbai edition will run over three days, with the first two days scheduled from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and the final day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. By hosting RehaIndia within this wider healthcare exhibition, the event creates an opportunity to position rehabilitation technologies alongside hospital equipment, diagnostics, digital health, clinical infrastructure and medical devices.
This is important because rehabilitation is often treated as a secondary service, even though it is essential for recovery, function and long-term independence. A dedicated rehabilitation and assistive devices platform can help raise visibility for products and services that support mobility, daily living, therapy, orthotic care, prosthetic care and community participation.
For prosthetists and orthotists, RehaIndia 2026 could provide a valuable opportunity to explore new products, supplier partnerships and clinical technologies. Relevant areas may include prosthetic components, orthotic systems, diabetic foot solutions, mobility aids, wheelchairs, pressure care, paediatric devices, rehabilitation equipment, gait training tools, digital assessment systems, 3D scanning, CAD/CAM workflows and assistive technology for home and community use.
The event is also likely to be relevant for hospitals and rehabilitation centres that are expanding services in response to India’s changing health needs. As non-communicable diseases, trauma, ageing and chronic disability increase, the demand for structured rehabilitation pathways will continue to grow. This includes inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, home-based care, community rehabilitation and long-term assistive technology provision.
RehaIndia’s timing is also important for India’s medical device and rehabilitation supply chain. Domestic manufacturing, import distribution, service support and procurement models are all evolving. For suppliers, the event can provide access to hospital buyers, rehabilitation professionals, private clinics, government-linked providers and distributors. For clinicians, it can offer exposure to new tools that may improve patient assessment, fitting, therapy and follow-up.
The platform also aligns with wider global priorities. The World Health Organization has repeatedly highlighted the growing need for rehabilitation worldwide, while assistive technology remains essential for people with disabilities, older people and those recovering from injury or illness. In India, where access to rehabilitation and assistive devices remains uneven, stronger trade, training and innovation platforms can support better availability and awareness.
For Bharat CPO readers, the value of RehaIndia 2026 lies in its potential to bring multiple stakeholders into the same space: prosthetists, orthotists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, hospital leaders, distributors, manufacturers, start-ups and policymakers. The future of rehabilitation in India will depend on these groups working more closely together.
As Medical Fair India prepares for its 2026 Mumbai edition, RehaIndia has the potential to become an important meeting point for India’s rehabilitation and assistive technology ecosystem. If supported by strong exhibitor participation and professional engagement, the platform could help move rehabilitation further into the centre of India’s healthcare conversation.
- RehaIndia – Rehabilitation & Assistive Devices Expo
- Medical Fair India
- Medical Fair India Visitor Information
- Bombay Exhibition Center
- WHO: Rehabilitation
- WHO: Assistive Technology
- Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India