India's Aster DM Healthcare to invest Rs 220 Cr to build largest exclusive women & children’s hospital in Hyderabad

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Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in India, will be launching the largest Women & Children Hospital in Hyderabad. This 300-bed state-of-the-art facility will cater to the unique healthcare needs of children and women of all ages. 

Aster DM Healthcare will be making an investment of around Rs 220 crore in this facility spreading over 3 lakh sq ft. Phase 1 of the project is expected to be completed and fully functional by mid - FY26.

The Aster Women & Children Hospital will offer specialised medical services such as obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, neonatal care, and reproductive health. It will feature 100 critical care beds and 10 modular operating theatres, along with luxury birthing suites. To provide advanced maternal and pediatric care, the hospital will incorporate high-end technology for specialty services, including a Cath lab, CT, MRI, ECMO, IVUS, EBUS, and ERCP. Additionally, it will offer 24/7 emergency care.

The company plans to add ~2000 beds by FY27 taking the total bed tally in India to 6800+ through the organic route and will further look for expansion through the inorganic route as well to achieve its aim of becoming the top 3 integrated healthcare providers in India along with a strong presence of labs and pharmacies in the geographies that Aster has a presence in. The plan encompasses a mix of brownfield and greenfield projects, including the upcoming Aster Capital in Trivandrum, and Aster MIMS Kasargod and adding bed capacity to the existing hospitals. The company will also be eyeing potential markets such as Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. The capital allocation for this expansion is in the range of Rs 1200 crore.