We wish to inform you that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 06.02.2026 had inter alia approved the proposal for the expansion of Sulur Hospital and proposal for opening of ....
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Kovai Medical Center & Hospital (KMCH) has received board approval for two major expansion projects worth Rs. 600 crore combined. The Sulur Hospital will be expanded from 109 beds to 409 beds (currently utilizing 87 beds) at a cost of Rs. 300 crore. Separately, a new 300-bed specialised Children's Hospital will be set up at the KMCH Main Campus in Coimbatore, also at Rs. 300 crore. Both projects are targeted for completion within 3 years and will be funded through internal accruals and bank borrowings. The expansion is driven by rising inpatient and outpatient demand and the need for dedicated paediatric care.
This is a significant capacity expansion that nearly quadruples Sulur Hospital's bed count and adds a new specialty vertical. The Rs. 600 crore capex is a large commitment that could pressure near-term cash flows and increase debt, but if executed well it should drive substantial revenue growth over the medium term. Positive for long-term shareholders, though the market may watch for execution timelines and return ratios.