Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Narayana Health Acquires UK's Practice Plus Group Hospitals
An Indian hospital company called Narayana Health is buying a group of hospitals in the UK called Practice Plus Group.
This is a big deal because it's Narayana Health's first time entering the UK's healthcare scene in a major way.
Practice Plus Group has 12 places that do surgeries, especially for eyes and bones.
Narayana Health wants to help more people in the UK get healthcare, similar to how they operate in India and the Caribbean.
They believe that by working together, they can offer good quality care more affordably.
The leaders of both companies are excited about this partnership and see it as a great fit for helping patients get the care they need.
Narayana Health is acquiring UK-based Practice Plus Group Hospitals for approximately ₹2,200 crore (GBP 188.78 million).
The acquisition is an all-cash transaction for 100% of Practice Plus Group Hospitals' equity shares.
This marks Narayana Health's first significant entry into the UK healthcare market.
Practice Plus Group operates 12 hospitals and surgical centers specializing in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and general surgery, performing about 80,000 surgeries annually.
The deal aims to expand Narayana Health's global reach and capitalize on the rising demand for private surgical care in the UK.
- Who
- Narayana Health and Practice Plus Group Hospitals
- What
- Narayana Health has acquired Practice Plus Group Hospitals in an all-cash deal.
- When
- Announced on Thursday
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- To expand Narayana Health's global footprint into the UK healthcare market, leveraging the growing demand for private surgical care and addressing patient access issues.
Narayana Health's Perspective
Practice Plus Group's Perspective
Shared Vision
Narayana Health's Perspective
Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty highlights a shared recognition with Practice Plus Group that patients struggle to access healthcare and a portion cannot afford costly private treatment, seeing the partnership as a perfect fit to help more patients.
Practice Plus Group's Perspective
CEO Jim Easton expresses excitement about Narayana Health's reputation for high-quality, efficient, and compassionate healthcare, believing their hospitals can achieve more with Narayana Health's expertise and commitment.
Goals of Acquisition
Narayana Health's Perspective
Narayana Health aims to expand its global footprint, drive innovation and efficiency through its technology-led operational model, and offer long-term value.
Practice Plus Group's Perspective
Practice Plus Group anticipates leveraging Narayana Health's expertise and commitment to enhance their services and reach more patients.
- Acquiring Company
- Narayana Health (via Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd and Narayana Hrudayalaya UK Ltd)
- Target Company
- Practice Plus Group Hospitals Ltd
- Acquisition Value
- Around ₹2,200 crore (GBP 188.78 million)
- Transaction Type
- All-cash
- Practice Plus Group Facilities
- 12 hospitals and surgical centres
- Practice Plus Group Specializations
- Orthopaedics, ophthalmology, general surgery
- Practice Plus Group Annual Surgeries
- Approximately 80,000
- Narayana Health Employee Count
- Over 18,800 (including nearly 4,000 doctors and specialists)
Sources
Narayana Hrudayalaya to acquire UK's Practice Plus Group Hospitals for £188.78 million
Narayana Health Expands into UK with Acquisition of Practice Plus Group Hospitals
Narayana Health acquires UK’s Practice Plus Group Hospitals for over 2,200 crore
