Kidney Price in India (Black Market)
Why there is no legitimate kidney price, and what "black market" prices actually mean.
Last updated: 2026-09-24
There is no legitimate price for a kidney in India, because a kidney cannot legally be sold. Any "black market rate" you read about is the price of a crime — and a scam.
It is illegal in India
Commercial dealing in organs is a criminal offence under THOTA. Black-market figures describe trafficking, not medical care, and are almost never actually paid.
The only numbers that matter
The lawful financial element is reimbursement of a donor’s documented expenses, handled through a transplant hospital.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a legal kidney price in India?
No. There is no legal price, because there is no legal sale.