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Cloudnine to acquire Apollo’s maternity chain Cradle
Cloudnine Hospitals is set to acquire Apollo Cradle and Apollo Fertility. This strategic move will create India's largest maternity and children's healthcare network. Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited will hold a significant stake in the combined entity. The deal aims to enhance specialized healthcare access across India.
Apollo Hospitals bets on expansion, clinical edge to maintain lead
Apollo Hospitals plans to add 1,500 beds in the next 12-18 months to strengthen its lead in India’s private healthcare market. The company reported strong FY26 growth across hospitals, diagnostics and pharmacy businesses, aided by expansion and clinical specialization.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: IOC, Astral, Afcons react to earnings; BPCL, BEL report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: BPCL, Zydus Life, BEL, BLS International, Dhanuka Agri, Dredging Corp, Eureka Forbes, Hatsun Agro, Healthcare Global, J Kumar Infra, PI Industries, PNC Infratech, Prince Pipes, Safari Industries, RITES, Trident, Zee Entertainment, Shaily Engineering are among the other important numbers to track today along with result reactions from IOC, IGL, Afcons, Astral and many others. Stay tuned for all the live result reactions right here.
Open to 4-5 acquisitions, but at sensible valuations: Ameera Shah, promoter and executive chairperson, Metropolis Healthcare
Metropolis Healthcare is set for its next growth phase. The diagnostic chain will focus on genomics and specialty diagnostics. Strategic acquisitions will also play a key role. The company aims to expand services beyond pathology. This strategy will drive future growth and strengthen its market position.
Siemens eyes exit from cancer care chain American Oncology Institute
Siemens Healthineers is exiting its Indian cancer care chain, American Oncology Institute. The deal is valued between ₹1,500-2,000 crore. Private equity funds and Healthcare Global Enterprises are potential bidders. AOI operates 16 hospitals in India and one in Sri Lanka. This move aligns with Siemens Healthineers' broader strategic reviews. The Indian cancer care market is experiencing significant growth and investment.
Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by only one MF scheme in April, falling up to 40% in CY26
An analysis of mutual fund portfolios revealed 29 stocks held exclusively by single schemes, with most underperforming in CY26. However, Satin Creditcare Network, Rossell Techsys, and Amanta Healthcare bucked the trend, delivering strong returns. Brooks Laboratories and EFC (I) were among those experiencing significant declines.
Stocks in news: Groww, Dr Reddy's, Waaree Energies, Lenskart, SBI
Markets experienced a sharp risk-off session on Monday, with indices declining amid broad selling. Investors are advised to avoid aggressive index bets and await clearer directional signals. Pharma and healthcare stocks remain preferred, while dips in energy and metal sectors offer accumulation opportunities.
Which sectors saw the biggest FII inflows and outflows in April?
Foreign investors remained net sellers of Indian equities in April, though the pace of outflows eased sharply from March. FIIs turned buyers in sectors such as power, capital goods and metals, while financial services, healthcare, oil & gas and automobiles continued to witness heavy selling pressure amid global uncertainty.
Q4 Results Today: Blue Dart, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, D-Link Among 30+ Firms To Declare Earnings
Sambhv Steel Tubes, Birla Corporation and Medi Assist Healthcare Services are among the key names that will declare their quarterly earnings on May 9.
Star Health to launch affordable health insurance plans targeting tier 2, 3 markets
As healthcare expenses soar, Star Health is bracing for premium increases in the next fiscal year. In a proactive move, the insurer is rolling out a series of affordable health insurance options tailored for smaller urban areas. These plans will incorporate a curated list of hospitals to not only streamline costs but also enhance accessibility for policyholders in these communities.
52 of 112 FY26 IPOs below issue price; analysts advise selective buying
Stocks such as Anlon Healthcare, Jaro Institute, VMS TMT, Shree Ram Twistex and Glottis are down in the range of 50 to 80 per cent, as per data shared by PRIME Database.
Buy, Sell Or Hold: Kalyan Jewellers, Bajaj Auto, Eternal, Siemens Energy And Max Healthcare — Ask Profit
Experts shared buy, sell and hold recommendations on NDTV Profit's 'Ask Profit' show.