Overview

• Up to 39% of Indian adults may have fatty liver disease, with prevalence climbing steadily over the past five years.
• Individuals with obesity, diabetes or hypertension face elevated risk, and abdominal fat criteria in India flag high vulnerability even among lean patients.
• AIG Hospitals and the Indian School of Business have launched a low-cost, non-invasive four-test algorithm showing 90% accuracy now rolling out in rural Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
• Lifestyle changes—including at least 5% weight loss, regular high-intensity exercise and a balanced diet—remain the most effective means to reverse early-stage liver fat accumulation.
• Nearly 38% of Indian children show signs of fatty liver, prompting calls for school-level awareness and preventive education.