• Q1 financial performance: Fortis Healthcare recorded an 18% increase in revenue to ₹2,365 crore and a 22% rise in operating profit to ₹532 crore, with operating margins at around 22.5%.
• Capacity and occupancy: Network occupancy reached approximately 68% overall and nearly 70% excluding ramping businesses, supported by three acquisitions and the addition of 500 beds in the previous financial year.
• Volume-led growth: Management stated that the recent revenue growth was predominantly driven by higher patient volumes rather than price increases seen in previous years.
• Hospital segment focus: The hospital business grew 19% year-on-year compared to 8% for diagnostics, with strategic focus directed toward high-end specialties such as oncology and neurology.