Manipal Hospitals plans to add 1,100 beds on top of already existing 10,500

Dilip Jose, MD & CEO of Manipal Hospitals tells Sanket Koul about the hospital chain's expansion plans and whether the company is looking to go for an initial public offering (IPO)

Leading hospital chain Manipal Hospitals has been on an expansion spree, solidifying its position as India’s largest hospital by bed count. This was further strengthened by its recent acquisitions of Kolkata-based AMRI Hospital and Medica Synergie. In an interview with Business Standard, Dilip Jose, managing director and chief executive officer of Manipal Hospitals tells Sanket Koul about the hospital chain’s expansion plans and whether the company is looking to go for an initial public offering (IPO). Edited excerpts:

With the acquisition of Medica and AMRI Hospital, you currently operate 10,500 beds in India. What are your expansion plans for