Healthcare
Hearzap to acquire Amplifon India, expand network to 420 hearing care centres
Hearzap is acquiring Amplifon India in a deal that will significantly expand the company's presence across the country. The combined entity will operate approximately 420 hearing care centers. With this move, Hearzap is seeking to strengthen position in the organised hearing care market.
Athena opens northeast India’s largest integrated psychiatric hospital in Guwahati
Athena Behavioral Health opens Northeast India's largest private psychiatric hospital in Guwahati. This marks their fifth hospital nationwide. The facility offers integrated treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. It aims to address the region's growing needs and shortage of structured care. The launch signifies a crucial step in making quality mental healthcare accessible in underserved areas.
Why is healthcare AI stuck in pilot mode? UiPath has a straightforward answer
The gap between a successful AI pilot and a fully transformed healthcare operation is often wider than many organisations expect. UiPath bridges this gap by shifting the focus from simple automation to end-to-end orchestration
Open to 4-5 acquisitions, but at sensible valuations: Ameera Shah, promoter and executive chairperson, Metropolis Healthcare
Metropolis Healthcare is set for its next growth phase. The diagnostic chain will focus on genomics and specialty diagnostics. Strategic acquisitions will also play a key role. The company aims to expand services beyond pathology. This strategy will drive future growth and strengthen its market position.
Bajaj Group to enter healthcare biz with Rs 2k cr bet in Pune; expand to 7 cities in a decade
The Bajaj group is entering the healthcare sector. A significant investment of over Rs 2,000 crore is planned for Pune over the next three years. The group aims to establish a comprehensive healthcare model. This initiative will expand to multiple cities in the coming decade. The focus is on providing care from prevention to acute intervention.
Zydus to buy Assertio for $166.4 million
Zydus is acquiring US-based Assertio Holdings for $166.40 million to bolster its specialty oncology presence in the US. The deal, structured as a tender offer followed by a merger, will give Zydus access to Assertio's commercial platform and its approved oncology asset, Rolvedon. This strategic move aims to expand Zydus's footprint in the US specialty oncology market.
Siemens eyes exit from cancer care chain American Oncology Institute
Siemens Healthineers is exiting its Indian cancer care chain, American Oncology Institute. The deal is valued between ₹1,500-2,000 crore. Private equity funds and Healthcare Global Enterprises are potential bidders. AOI operates 16 hospitals in India and one in Sri Lanka. This move aligns with Siemens Healthineers' broader strategic reviews. The Indian cancer care market is experiencing significant growth and investment.
Asia Healthcare Holdings appoints three new independent directors
Asia Healthcare Holdings has appointed three independent directors to its board, effective May 1, 2026. Murali Sivaraman will serve as board chairperson. Vinita Bali joins as Nomination and Remuneration Committee chairperson. Rashmi Joshi takes on the role of audit committee chairperson. AHH operates Motherhood Hospitals, Nova IVF Fertility, and Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology across India.
Hospitals warn Central Government Health Scheme reimbursement cap may hurt cancer treatment
A major private hospital group warns of a crisis for advanced cancer patients under the Central Government Health Scheme. A reimbursement cap on life-saving immunotherapy drugs is creating financial strain for hospitals. This policy threatens patient access to essential treatments. The association has identified nine specific drugs that are now out of reach for many beneficiaries.
Lord's Mark Industries Ltd. announces AI-supported Dialysis ecosystem launch
Lord's Mark Industries Ltd. has launched an integrated dialysis ecosystem in Ahmedabad, featuring the AI-driven Renalyx Machine. This CE-certified, India-engineered system, coupled with RenalOS and Aureoon, offers a Dialysis-as-a-Service model. It aims to provide accessible, affordable, and advanced renal care by eliminating capital investment for hospitals and focusing on patient-centric, continuous treatment.
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