Birla Fertility & IVF Acquires ARMC IVF Fertility Chain

With this move, Birla aims to expand its presence across Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Leading IVF service provider, Birla Fertility & IVF has acquired ARMC IVF Fertility Centre, marking the company’s entry into South India. However, the financial details of the deal are yet to be disclosed.

Birla Fertility & IVF is a part of the $2.9 billion C K Birla Group, which operates 30 centers across the country.

With this move, Birla aims to expand its presence across Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Following this acquisition, it is now operating a total of 37 centers across the country.

Speaking on the occasion, Avanti Birla, founder, Birla Fertility & IVF, C K Birla Healthcare, said, “At Birla Fertility & IVF, our proposition of ‘All Heart. All Science’ means bringing care into the science of conception, and we believe in a multi-disciplinary approach where fertility specialists, andrologists, and counselors come together. ARMC IVF and its founder and medical director, Dr K U Kunjimoideen, have served the patients in the southern region with the highest level of fertility care, and through this partnership, we will continue to uphold this commitment."

Strategic Acquisition Deal

This acquisition aligns with Birla’s holistic approach to promoting good fertility health and treatment and partnering with people on a variety of topics, such as fertility preservation, including ovarian tissue freezing for cancer patients.

Sharing thoughts, Akshat Seth, VC, C K Birla Healthcare, said, “With this step, Birla Fertility & IVF moves closer to its vision of building the world’s most clinically reliable and renowned institution in reproductive medicine.’’

Reportedly, Dr K U Kunjimoideen and the existing team, including doctors, will continue to oversee operations at these centers along with Birla Fertility & IVF.

Speaking on the occasion, Abhishek Aggarwal, chief business officer, Birla Fertility & IVF, said, “We will leverage our global expertise, state-of-the-art equipment, and exceptional success rates to deliver premium reproductive care and advanced fertility treatments that adhere to international standards.’’

The C K Birla Group, with over 50 years of healthcare legacy, runs hospitals in Kolkata, Jaipur, Gurugram, and Delhi. They also operate Birla Fertility & IVF, a rapidly growing fertility care brand in India.

Birla Fertility & IVF is part of the $2.9 billion C K Birla Group, which also manages a nationwide chain of multi-disciplinary hospitals under C K Birla Healthcare.

In addition to IVF, Birla Fertility offers a comprehensive range of services, including gynecological procedures, male fertility procedures, laparoscopic procedures, genetic screening, diagnostics, and donor services.

Going forward, Birla Fertility & IVF planned an investment of over INR 500 Cr for expanding to 100 clinics nationwide within the next 3-4 years

Founded in 2009 by Dr K U Kunjimoideen, ARMC IVF is a leading fertility expert that provides advanced and comprehensive fertility treatments to patients in the South.

Growing Relevance of IVFs

In India, more than 28 million couples are dealing with fertility issues, yet fewer than 1% are seeking help. The expansion of the IVF sector will be fueled by increased understanding and improved access to top-tier treatments across the country.

Last year, Indira IVF, partnered with SafeTree, a leading insurtech, to launch India’s first insurance to support couples with infertility.

The insurance offers a proactive approach for the first 24 months with medical, dietary, and psychological consultations to help couples under the age of 35 years conceive naturally.

This initiative aims to uplift healthcare delivery in the country by helping couples make significant savings in their standalone treatment cost.