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Aster India reports steady revenue and EBITDA performance

FY25 revenues up by 12% YoY to INR 4,138 Crs

Operating EBITDA up 30% YoY to INR 806 Crs

 

Aster DM Healthcare, one of the leading integrated healthcare service providers in India, today announced its financial results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2025.

 

Key Financial Highlights

 

Full Year FY25:

 

·         Revenue grew 12% YoY to INR 4,138 Crs. in FY25 Vs. INR 3,699 Crs. in FY24.

·         Operating EBITDA grew 30% YoY to INR 806 Crs. in FY25 Vs. INR 620 Crs. in FY24.

·         Operating EBITDA margins stood at 19.5% in FY25 as compared to 16.8% in FY24.

·         Normalized PAT (post NCI) grew by 49% YoY to INR 357 Crs. in FY25 Vs. INR 240 Crs. in FY24.

Q4 FY25:

 

·         Revenue for Q4FY25 grew 2% YoY to INR 1,000 Crs. Vs. INR 978 Crs. in Q4 FY24.

·         Operating EBITDA grew 16% YoY to INR 193 Crs. in Q4 FY25 Vs. INR 167 Crs. in Q4 FY24.

·         Operating EBITDA Margins stood at 19.3% in Q4 FY25 Vs. 17.1% in Q4 FY24.

·         Normalised PAT grew 21% YoY to INR 106 Crs. Vs. INR 87 Crs. in Q4 FY24.

Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare.jpg

Commenting on the performance for FY25, Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, said:

For FY25, Aster recorded a YoY growth of 12%, with revenues reaching INR 4,138 crores. This performance was supported by a steady increase in patient volumes, higher ARPOB, and improved average length of stay (ALOS). Operating EBITDA rose by 30% YoY to INR 806crores, while normalized net profit (excluding merger-related transaction cost of INR 50 crores) stood at INR 357 crores, reflecting a 49% YoY growth. Our continued focus on operational efficiency and cost optimization has contributed to improvement in EBITDA margin by 270 bps taking the EBITDA margin to 19.5% for the year.

Alongside this robust performance, we continue to scale our operations and enhance our leadership in technology. We have launched India’s first intraoperative electron radiation therapy (IOeRT) program and also rolled out the Aster Health app across our hospital network.During the year, we added ~300 beds, bringing our total capacity to 5,159 beds as of March 31, 2025.”

Dr. Moopen further added, “For Aster, FY25 has been a transformative year with the announcement of merger between Aster and Quality Care India Ltd marking a pivotal moment in our journey. Backed by the globally renowned private equity firm Blackstone, this partnership brings unparalleled financial strength, strategic guidance, and operational expertise — positioning us to scale, innovate, and deliver high-quality healthcare more efficiently across India.”

 

India Performance Highlights

·         Overall Operating EBITDA margin of 19.5% in FY25 (16.8% in FY24)

·         ALOS has improved to 3.2 days in FY25 from 3.4 days in FY24

·         Payor mix improved with Insurance plus Cash at88% (i.e. +250bps YoY) FY25.

·         Expansion:

o  Commissioned ~300 beds including 100 beds at our flagship hospital Medcity and 100 beds at MIMS Kannur in FY25

o  Further plan to add 2100+ beds to reach ~7300 beds capacity

·         Segment Highlights:

o  Hospital business delivered Operating EBITDA margin of 21.9% in FY25 (19.5% in FY24)

o  Matured hospital Op. EBITDA margins at 24.3% in FY25 (22.4% in FY24) and ROCE at 34%

o  Karnataka & Maharashtra cluster revenue grew by 28% YoY and Op. EBITDA grew by 48% YoY in FY25

o  Aster Labs revenue grew by 12% YoY in FY25 andgeneratedpositive EBITDA margin of8% in FY25

·         Awards and Certifications:

o   Received the Great Place to Work® Certification with an impressive Trust Index™ score of 82, surpassing industry benchmarks.

o   Honored with M&A Deal of the Year at India M&A Conclave & Awards 2025.

o   Aster MIMS Calicut became India’s first hospital to receive the prestigious Comprehensive Stroke Center accreditation from the American Heart Association (AHA).

o   The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) awarded Aster with ‘Best Multispecialty Hospital – Group’ and ‘Excellence in CSR’.

 

Update on Merger

Post receipt of the shareholders’ approval, CCI approval and stock exchange approval, the Company has completed the Preferential allotment of ~3.6% stake to Blackstone and TPG in the Company in lieu of initial acquisition of 5.0% stake in Quality Care by the Company. An application to the stock exchanges has been made by the Company for the listing of shares allotted under the preferential allotment.

The Company has received the CCI approval for the merger and the scheme is currently pending for no-objection letter fromthe Stock Exchanges/ SEBI and once received, the Company will approach National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) shortly thereafter. The closing of the transaction is pending the fulfilment of regulatory and compliance requirements, including the receipt of no-objection letters from the stock exchanges and approval from the NCLT. The transaction is expected to be completed by Q4 FY26.