‘Our goal is to become the finest healthcare institution in India’
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Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India merge to create top 3 hospital chain in India.
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd. and Quality Care India Ltd. which is backed by private equity majors Blackstone and TPG have announced to merge and the combined listed entity will be called Aster DM Quality Care Ltd. creating one of India’s top 3 hospital chains in terms of revenue and bed capacity. The merged entity will be jointly controlled by Aster promoters and Blackstone. It will have a of network of 38 hospitals and over 10,150 beds spread across 27 cities. In an interview with The Hindu, Alisha Moopen, Joint Managing Director, Aster DM provides more details. Edited excerpts:
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