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Paras Healthcare IPO: Company files DRHP with SEBI to raise ₹1,800 crore via public issue
The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹500 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares worth up to ₹1,300 crore by the selling shareholder, taking the total issue size to up to ₹1,800 crore.
Paras Healthcare plans ₹1,800 crore IPO, files draft papers with Sebi
Paras Healthcare Ltd, which operates hospitals under the 'Paras Health' brand, has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise up to Rs 1,800 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 500 crore and an Offer-For-Sale (OFS) of equity shares worth up to Rs 1,300 crore by the selling shareholder, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday. Those selling shares include promoter Dharminder Kumar Nagar and other investors. The Gurugram-based company intends to utilise the proceeds from the fresh issue towards prepayment or repayment of certain outstanding borrowings, investment in its wholly-owned subsidiary PMHPL for its debt payment, and for general corporate purposes. Paras Healthcare is a clinical specialty-led hospital platform providing tertiary and quaternary healthcare services through a network of eight hospitals with an aggregate capacity of

Apollo Hospitals Takes Rs 100-Crore Hit On Middle-East Conflict; HealthCo Demerger By Year-End
Apollo HealthCo houses the pharmacy distribution, digital health and omnichannel healthcare businesses
Govt health spending triples to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23: National Health Accounts
Government spending on healthcare has surged to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23, nearly tripling from a decade ago. This increased public investment has led to a substantial drop in household out-of-pocket expenses for treatment. The share of government health spending in GDP has also risen. This indicates a positive shift towards more affordable and accessible healthcare for all citizens.
Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: Suzlon, Fortis Healthcare among 5 stocks that could give 10-60% returns
We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources.

Himalaya Wealth launches ₹500 crore SME fund to back manufacturing, deeptech firms
The Category I AIF will target profitable growth-stage SMEs in sectors including aerospace, defence, industrial automation and healthcare, amid rising investor interest in manufacturing-led businesses.
Healthcare, engineering and specialty chemicals remain key market themes: Mayuresh Joshi
Mayuresh Joshi, Director Research at Marketsmith India, believes execution will remain key for companies like Suzlon, while healthcare, engineering and select speciality chemical names continue to offer strong growth opportunities. He also sees India-focused engineering and capital goods companies remaining resilient despite global uncertainties. Joshi says investors should stay selective in IT, remains positive on Navin Fluorine, and is closely tracking niche AI-linked opportunities emerging in smaller tech firms.
Gainers & Losers: LIC, Max Healthcare among 7 big movers on Monday
Domestic equity markets extended gains for a third straight session. LIC, Vodafone Idea, Eicher Motors and Titagarh Rail Systems surged, while JSW Cement and Max Healthcare declined.

Q4 Results Live Updates: Sun Pharma Revenue Up 12%; IRCON Profit Falls 10%
Key companies in focus include Sun Pharma, NTPC Green Energy, Hindalco Industries, Eicher Motors, Colgate-Palmolive (India), Fortis Healthcare and 3M India.
Engineers India Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd, Central Bank of India, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd and GMR Power & Urban Infra Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 22 May 2026.

Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Sanghvi Movers shares surge over 12%; Jubilant Foodworks down 7%
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: ITC, Aurobindo Pharma, LIC, LG Electronics, Ashoka Buildcon, Bikaji Foods, Datamatics, Engineers India, GMM Pfaudler, Happy Forgings, Honasa Consumer, Ixigo, Nykaa, Page Industries, Ramco Cements, Max Healthcare, Prestige Estates, MTNL, Sun TV, Quick Heal, RCF, WeWork, VA Tech Wabag, are among the companies reporting their earnings today. The street will also react to numbers reported by Whirlpool, Apollo Hospitals, Sammaan Capital, JK Lakshmi Cement, Lenskart, Ola Electric and others. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings updates.
Apollo Hospitals FY26 profit jumps 34% to Rs 1,942 crore on growth across core businesses
Apollo Hospitals announced robust financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2026. Consolidated revenue and net profit saw significant year-on-year increases. Growth was fueled by its healthcare services, diagnostics, and retail health segments. The company is expanding its bed capacity and focusing on underserved markets.