Manipal Hospitals, India s largest hospital chain with 10,500 beds, considers its current figure of beds "insignificant" in the country s context and is actively seeking acquisitions. They recently signed an agreement to acquire an 87% stake in Kolkata-based Medica Synergie for about Rs 1,400 crore, aiming to become the largest hospital chain in India. Manipal plans to expand in the eastern region and other locations like Kerala, Vizag, and Hyderabad.
The roll-out of the Sputnik V vaccine by Manipal Hospitals in Bengaluru is part of the limited pilot soft launch initiated by Dr Reddy s in Hyderabad last month, Manipal Hospitals said in a statement