IHH Healthcare Accelerates India Expansion with Fortis & Malar Stakes

The group now holds 31.17% of Fortis and 62.73% of Malar Hospitals, signaling a strategic push to expand its Indian operations.

IHH Healthcare, Asia’s largest multinational healthcare provider, has unveiled plans to deepen its presence in India following the completion of its open offer for Fortis Healthcare Limited and Fortis Malar Hospitals Limited.

The group now holds 31.17% of Fortis and 62.73% of Malar Hospitals, signaling a strategic push to expand its Indian operations.

India remains a key growth market for IHH, which is leveraging its combined network of 35 hospitals and over 5,000 beds across 11 states. The company intends to add roughly 2,000 new beds by 2028, driven by operational efficiencies, clinical excellence, and financial synergies across its hospital networks.

“The Indian healthcare market presents immense opportunities for growth and innovation. Our strategic investments in Fortis and Malar Hospitals strengthen our ability to deliver world-class care to patients nationwide,” an IHH spokesperson said.

IHH Healthcare operates globally recognized hospital brands, including Acibadem, Gleneagles, Fortis, Island, Mount Elizabeth, Pantai, Parkway, and Prince Court. Its portfolio spans 10 countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey, India, and Greater China, positioning it as one of the most diversified healthcare groups worldwide.

In August, IHH refreshed its brand identity to reflect its ambition of shaping the future of care through meaningful innovation, strategic partnerships, and operational synergies. The group’s renewed focus emphasizes enhancing patient experience, strengthening clinical services, and expanding access across key markets.

With its latest acquisitions, IHH aims to consolidate its operational scale and financial capabilities in India, leveraging synergies to enhance care delivery and drive growth. The expansion aligns with broader trends in the Indian healthcare sector, where increasing demand for quality hospital services is pushing multinational providers to invest strategically in both infrastructure and advanced medical technologies.

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