Apollo Hospitals to Add Five New Facilities in Metro Cities by FY26

The hospital chain is also expanding its telemedicine services across three key segments: retail consultations via the Apollo 24/7 platform, government partnerships for district hospital support, and corporate collaborations with large public sector undertakings

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise plans to expand its presence in metro cities with five new hospitals by the end of FY26.

The expansion will include adding over 1,400 beds across key locations, including Gurugram, Hyderabad, Delhi, Kolkata, and Pune.

Reportedly, plans are underway to establish a 500-bed facility in Gurugram, alongside a new hospital in Hyderabad. 

Additionally, a women-focused cancer center is set to open in Delhi, with further facilities planned in Kolkata and Pune

Krishnan Akhileswaran, Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Apollo Hospitals, said, “In FY26, we are adding five hospitals with over 1,400 beds, most of which will be started by the end of the year. The additions in Gurugram, Hyderabad, Delhi, Kolkata, and Pune will strengthen our presence in key metro cities where we already have a strong footprint.”

Overall, Apollo aims to add 3,512 beds across 11 locations over the next three to four years.

The hospital chain is also expanding its telemedicine services across three key segments: retail consultations via the Apollo 24/7 platform, government partnerships for district hospital support, and corporate collaborations with large public sector undertakings (PSUs).

Beyond domestic expansion, Apollo is focusing on tele-health growth in international markets. “We have signed a deal with Mayapada Healthcare Group, Indonesia, which includes tele-ICU and tele-radiology services. We see tele-health playing a key role in our global engagements,” Akhileswaran said.

On cancer care, Madhu Sasidhar, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apollo’s hospital division, stated that Apollo does not operate dedicated cancer units beyond its proton therapy centre in Chennai. Instead, the hospitals take a flexible approach to oncology care, adjusting bed capacity as needed.

“All our large hospitals are capable of handling oncology cases, as bed capacity is not an issue and a major chunk of cancer care is shifting to outpatient settings,” Sasidhar added.

Following the government's recent announcement on public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives for cancer daycare centres, Apollo has expressed interest in exploring such models if viable opportunities arise.

Apollo is also focusing on non-hospital revenue streams, particularly diagnostics and retail healthcare. Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited (AHLL), which oversees these businesses, recorded a 15% revenue growth in Q3, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) improving by 18-22%.

“The focus has been on pruning non-performing franchisees and improving business efficiencies. Our retail healthcare segment currently operates at 9% EBITDA, with a target to reach 15% next year,” Akhileswaran said.

As of December 31, 2024, Apollo Hospitals has 7,996 beds across its network, excluding managed and AHLL beds.

In January, Apollo Hospitals launched its third cancer center in Chennai, located in Vanagaram, aiming to enhance access to cancer treatment for patients in the city and surrounding areas. The new center is equipped with Tamil Nadu’s first Elekta Harmony Pro radiation therapy technology, which was introduced to improve treatment precision.

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