Hospitals

Fortis Healthcare posted a 44% rise in Q4 profit, driven by strong hospital and diagnostics growth and lower exceptional losses

Max Healthcare reported a 7.2 per cent rise in fourth-quarter profit and 12 per cent revenue growth, aided by higher occupancy and international patient demand

Max Healthcare Institute Ltd on Thursday reported a 3 per cent increase in network profit after tax to Rs 387 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company, which had posted a network profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 376 crore in the corresponding quarter previous fiscal, said its board has approved an investment of Rs 1,400 crore for construction of a 712-bed greenfield hospital at Shaheed Path, Lucknow. Gross revenue in the fourth quarter stood at Rs 2,664 crore, a growth of 10 per cent over the same period of the previous fiscal, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd said in a statement. Bed occupancy for the quarter was at 75 per cent, with occupied bed days (OBDs) up by 8 per cent YoY, while ARPOB (average revenue per occupied bed) for Q4 FY26 stood at Rs 77,900 compared to Rs 77,100 in Q4 FY25, the company said. The board of directors has recommended a final dividend of Rs 2 per equity share of face value of Rs 10 for 2025-26, it added. For the financial year ended March

The GI Council's common empanelment platform has covered around 2,000 hospitals and aims to expand the network significantly over the next year

GIC and TPG-backed Asia Healthcare Holdings has inducted three independent directors as it expands its specialty healthcare network across India

Healthcare industry body NATHEALTH on Sunday said the government's move to ease height restrictions for hospitals subject to enhanced fire safety provisions is expected to address structural constraints, including limited bed capacity, and underutilisation of existing infrastructure, particularly in urban centres. Welcoming the government's notification of the National Building Construction Standards (NBCS) 2026, NATHEALTH said it eases long-standing height restrictions for hospitals and permits Intensive Care Units (ICUs) beyond 45 metres, subject to enhanced fire safety provisions. "The move is expected to address structural constraints such as high land costs, limited bed capacity, and underutilisation of existing infrastructure, particularly in urban centres," NATHEALTH said in a statement. The new NBCS 2026 rules mark a significant and timely step towards enabling future-ready healthcare infrastructure in India, NATHEALTH President Sangita Reddy said. "By unlocking much-needed

Brokerages remain positive on Max Healthcare despite recent weakness, expecting growth revival in FY27 led by expansion, better occupancy, improved mix and strong margins

NSO data shows higher out-of-pocket costs in poorer states' government hospitals, highlighting disparities in public healthcare despite rising insurance coverage

Medical services in private hospitals across Rajasthan took a hit on Tuesday as doctors went on a strike following the arrest of a hospital director in Jaipur. Responding to a call by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Rajasthan Chapter, private hospitals and nursing homes went on a strike from 8 am on April 14 to 8 am on April 15. In Jaipur, private hospitals remained shut for OPD services since morning. Patients who were already admitted, however, received treatment. The impact was visible across small and large private hospitals. Some hospitals even suspended emergency services. Authorities strengthened arrangements in government hospitals in view of the strike. In several hospitals, notices were put up informing patients about the suspension of OPD services for the day. Some patients who reached hospitals were seen making enquiries before leaving for government hospitals. "The protest is part of a symbolic strike, and doctors have indicated that further agitation may follo

Aster DM Healthcare on Monday announced an investment of Rs 96 crore for the expansion of its women & children facility at Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru. With this expansion, Aster Whitefield's bed capacity will increase from 380 to 539 beds, the company said in a statement. "As demand for high-quality maternal and pediatric care grows, it is essential to scale both capacity and capabilities," Aster DM Healthcare, Founder & Chairman, Azad Moopen said. He further said, "The expansion of our Women & Children facility at Whitefield reflects our commitment to advanced infrastructure and specialised expertise, ensuring comprehensive, end-to-end care for mothers and children under one roof, while setting new benchmarks in the region." The expansion at Aster Whitefield, together with the upcoming 500-bed Yeshwantpur hospital and the 430-bed Sarjapur facility, builds on Aster's commitment to advancing healthcare in Bengaluru, the company said. This will increase Aster's ...

Expansion plans, demand drivers to help boost revenue, say analysts; Apollo Hospitals top pick for most

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Tuesday morning after recovering from a "systemic infection", doctors said. She had been admitted on the night of March 24 at around 10.20 pm with a fever and spent seven days in the hospital. According to hospital chairman Dr Ajay Swaroop, Gandhi underwent treatment for a systemic infection and responded well to antibiotics. A systemic infection occurs when pathogens such as bacteria enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body, rather than staying localised. Doctors said she has now recovered and will continue further treatment and follow-up at home.

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's health is showing steady improvement, and she will be discharged from the hospital within one to two days, her doctors said on Friday. The 79-year-old leader was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Tuesday night at around 10:22 pm after developing a fever. According to hospital chairman Ajay Swaroop, Gandhi is "much better", showing medical improvement and is comfortable. "She is walking around and has taken her breakfast. Overall, her progress is smooth, and we hope that she will be fit to be discharged within a day or two," he said. According to the doctors attending the Congress leader, Gandhi is undergoing treatment for a systemic infection and is responding well to antibiotics. She remains under the supervision of a team of senior doctors, who are closely monitoring her condition. Sources said she is likely to stay under observation for a short period as a precaution, though her condition is stable and not serious.

From prescribing to administration, medication errors remain widespread in hospitals, with new research highlighting how systemic gaps and workload pressures increase patient risk

Ten people were killed after a major fire erupted in an ICU in Odisha government-run SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack in the wee hours of Monday, officials said. Around 11 hospital staff members suffered burn injuries while rescuing patients to safety. The fire erupted at the ICU of the Trauma Care department of the hospital, where critically ill patients were being treated, an official said, adding that the fire broke out at around 2.30 and 3 am. Fire service personnel rushed to the hospital and doused the fire after launching an operation, the official said. The fire service officials, along with hospital staff and police, along with patients' attendants, rescued the patients undergoing treatment at the ICU and shifted them to other departments of the SCB hospital, which is a major state-run medical facility in Odisha. Soon after getting the news, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, visited the hospital and reviewed th

Indian hospital chains report up to 30% drop in overseas patient inflow and revenue hit as the West Asia conflict disrupts medical travel and slows arrivals from key markets

The Centre will conduct a nationwide assessment of district hospitals to identify gaps in emergency and trauma care infrastructure and strengthen facilities in line with IPHS norms

Narayana Health's Devi Prasad Shetty says hospitals launching insurance arms could reduce friction with insurers, improve affordability and expand healthcare access in the coming years

Apollo Hospitals Enterprises reported a 35% rise in consolidated net profit in Q3FY26, driven by organic growth across hospitals, HealthCo and lifestyle businesses, with margins improving

Max Healthcare's Q3 profit rose 26% on higher occupancies and overseas patients, even as margins narrowed due to regulatory changes and expansion costs