Healthcare Stocks News
UnitedHealth Group's shares up over 4% amid higher 2025 profit forecast, aims for growth in 2026
UnitedHealth expects growth in 2026 as CEO Stephen Hemsley steers the company to recovery. Medical costs remain high, but in line with company expectations, while quarterly revenue at its Optum health services unit was flat.
2 min read28 Oct 2025Apollo Hospitals' clinical precision impresses investors. But expansion poses a test.
However, capital employed is likely to rise nearly 40% from the current ₹7,900 crore by the end of FY26 as new hospitals come on stream, putting pressure on ROCE in the near term.
2 min read14 Aug 2025Who climbed the ladder, who ceded ground—inside Amfi’s market cap rejig
Amfi’s latest market cap reclassification has reordered India's stock hierarchy—promoting defence, healthcare, and hospitality while reining in auto, energy, and IT.
3 min read8 Jul 2025Dr Agarwal’s vs KIMS: Which healthcare firm is poised for greater growth?
Rising awareness of health issues, an ageing population, and higher disposable incomes are driving India's healthcare boom. Two major players are racing to capitalise on this demand—who has the edge?
5 min read5 Feb 2025Metropolis Healthcare cashes in on its rich valuation to acquire Core Diagnostics
The decision to fund 45% of the payment with an equity swap was smart, since Metropolis commands a much richer valuation than Core.
2 min read10 Dec 2024Aster DM Healthcare quashes merger rumours: Is Blackstone-backed Care Hospitals still in the race?
Aster DM Healthcare has dismissed speculation about a potential merger with Blackstone-backed Care Hospitals. A merger between the two entities would potentially create one of the largest healthcare networks in India.
1 min read19 Sep 2024Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared