Manipal Hospitals scouts for aggressive growth: MD

Manipal Hospitals, India's largest hospital chain with 10,500 beds, considers its current figure of beds "insignificant" in the country's context and is actively seeking acquisitions. They recently signed an agreement to acquire an 87% stake in Kolkata-based Medica Synergie for about Rs 1,400 crore, aiming to become the largest hospital chain in India. Manipal plans to expand in the eastern region and other locations like Kerala, Vizag, and Hyderabad.