To raise awareness of the principles of active priority-setting, NICE International organised a high-level workshop in New Delhi in October 2014, co-hosted with the World Bank and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), India, with funding from the DFID Health Partnership Scheme. Speakers included iDSI experts from HITAP and Center for Global Development, as well as other international and Indian practitioners in priority-setting. Over 100 stakeholders from India’s health sector, including senior policymakers and key development partners, attended the workshop. This is a narrative summary of the workshop proceedings and conclusions.