KKR to acquire multi-specialty healthcare provider Medicover India for ₹14,250 crore

KKR, a leading global investment firm, has signed a definitive agreement under which funds managed by KKR will acquire Medicover India, the Indian arm of leading international healthcare and diagnostic services provider Medicover AB for $1.5 billion ( ₹14,250 crore)

Established in 2017, Medicover India is a multi-specialty hospital network with 24 hospitals and about 4,800 beds across South and West India. The company provides comprehensive care across over 80 clinical specialties, supported by more than 1,900 doctors and advanced clinical infrastructure and technology, serving millions of patients each year.

KKR believes that with India advancing the objectives of the National Health Policy 2017, sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure, clinical capabilities, technology and innovation will help strengthen the delivery of high quality care for patients and communities across the country.

Akshay Tanna, Partner and Head of India Private Equity at KKR said the global investment firm looks forward to contributing to Medicover India’s next phase by investing behind its talent, technology, infrastructure and clinical capabilities, while reinforcing strong clinical governance and operational standards.

The acquisition will support Medicover India’s doctors and employees to enhance the quality of care they deliver, besides broadening access to advanced healthcare services and improving patient outcomes for the communities the platform serves across India.”

Since 2004, KKR has invested over US$20 billion across the healthcare ecosystem globally, supporting healthcare providers and businesses in strengthening clinical capabilities, investing in technology and infrastructure, and expanding access to high-quality care.

In India, KKR has invested across healthcare delivery, medical technology and related services, supporting businesses across the broader ecosystem.

Published on August 6, 2026