Long queue of patients outside a hospital depicting rising healthcare demand, ageing population, and growth of private hospitals in India
27 Feb
Medical

Private Hospitals Set for 14-15% Growth in FY27 as High Acuity Care Drives Demand

India’s private hospital sector is projected to record strong revenue growth of 14–15% in FY27, driven by rising demand for high-acuity and specialised treatments. Stable occupancy levels, improving pricing realisations, expansion of bed capacity and a growing share of insured patients are expected to support sustained double-digit growth, according to CRISIL Ratings.

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Madras High Court building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a prominent judicial landmark of India
24 Feb
Medical

Doctors can’t be treated like workmen, Madras HC slams Chennai hospital

The Madras High Court has ruled that doctors cannot be treated like workmen or regular employees, strongly criticising a Chennai hospital for attempting to enforce restrictive contractual terms. The court dismissed an arbitration plea against a senior cardiothoracic surgeon and imposed costs on the hospital, reiterating that hospitals cannot function without doctors and must respect their professional autonomy.

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