How Manipal’s Pai is growing the health and education pie

Posted on:
Key Points

The offices of Ranjan Pai, Chairman of Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), on the 15th floor the top-most of JW Marriott Hotel located on the upmarket Vittal Mallya road, overlooks one of Bengalurus gorgeous gardens..

A sea of tree tops from Cubbon Park, which abuts the States centre of power, Vidhana Soudha, greets the eye from Pais office...

Once the Kolkata-based AMRI hospital chain with 1,200 beds a 2,400 crore deal which MHE is on the verge of completing next month is done it will overtake Apollo as the hospital chain with most beds in the country...

Compared to some of his listed peers like Apollo Hospitals, Narayana Health and Global Health, Pai a trained medical doctor himself has ensured that Manipal obtains rich valuations even amidst tough market conditions..

While he is cagey about revealing numbers citing Manipals privately held nature, Pai might be eyeing significant growth in the insurance business and the education sector where the group also has extensive interests..

You might be interested in

Manipal Health will remain the same, continue to chase M&As, expansion and growth with Temasek: Dr. Ranjan Pai

10, Apr, 23

Temasek’s acquisition of Manipal Health will not result in any change in the ‘operation’ and ‘management’ of the hospital chain, says Dr. Pai

Temasek buys majority stake in Manipal

08, Apr, 23

Deal done at enterprise value of Rs 40,000 cr.

Singapore fund Temasek takes over Manipal in $2billion+ deal

08, Apr, 23

International Business News: BENGALURU: In the largest deal in the Indian healthcare space, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings has bought a majority stake in Benga.

Ranjan Pai to buy 18% in PharmEasy for Rs 1k cr

06, Jul, 23

India Business News: BENGALURU: Billionaire Ranjan Pai's family office is pumping Rs 1,000 crore for about an 18% stake in API Holdings, the parent entity of online pharma.

Temasek set for controlling stake in Manipal Hospitals

08, Apr, 23

Manipal Health has been expanding its footprint across the country through multiple buyouts. In 2020, it acquired the Indian assets of Columbia Asia Hospitals for ₹2,100 crore and, in June 2021, it bought out Bengaluru-based Vikram Hospitals from Multiples Private Equity for around ₹350 crore.

Temasek to acquire additional 41 per cent stake in Manipal Health Enterprises

10, Apr, 23

Sheares Healthcare Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary and independently-managed portfolio company of Temasek, will retain its existing 18 per cent stake, it said.

Temasek unit takes control of Manipal

07, Apr, 23

Singapore’s Sheares buys controlling stake for ₹16,400 crore

Singapore's Temasek pips KKR to buy Manipal Hospitals; valuation hits Rs 29,000 crore

07, Apr, 23

Temasek Holdings has acquired a 59% stake in India's Manipal Health Enterprises for Rs 29,000 crore ($3.6bn), valuing the Indian hospital chain at the same amount, according to people with knowledge of the development. Temasek-owned Sheares Health initially held 18% of Manipal, with the additional 41% bought from existing investors and promoters. After the deal, existing Promoter Ranjan Pai & family's Manipal Health stake will be lowered to 30% while existing investor TPG's share is reduced to 11%.

Temasek said to acquire additional 41% stake in Manipal Health: Sources

08, Apr, 23

Singapore government-owned fund Temasek Holdings is believed to have acquired an additional 41% stake in Manipal Health Enterprises for about ₹16,500 crore to have majority control in the Bengaluru-based firm.

Adani hikes stake in flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd

21, Aug, 23

Adani stocks have since recovered some of the losses. GQG has so far invested Rs 38,700 crore in Adani Group firms. Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has invested Rs 4,100 crore in Adani Green Energy and Bain Capital has poured in Rs 1,440 crore, helping re-build investor confidence.