Aster DM Healthcare has successfully inaugurated its expanded Women & Children facility at Aster Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru following a Rs 96 crore investment. The facility was officially opened by Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon'ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, and Shri U.T. Khader, Hon'ble Speaker, Karnataka Legislative Assembly, in the presence of other distinguished government officials.

Facility Expansion And Capacity Enhancement

The expansion represents a significant milestone in Aster DM Healthcare's infrastructure development in Bengaluru, where the company has maintained operations for over 12 years. The investment has resulted in a substantial increase in the hospital's operational capacity and specialized healthcare services.

Advanced Healthcare Services And Specializations

The dedicated 159-bed Aster Women & Children facility offers comprehensive maternal and pediatric care services. The facility features specialized maternity care from preconception to birth, including water birthing capabilities and advanced laparoscopic gynaecology services. Additional services include a child development centre, foetal medicine and surgery unit, level 3A NICU, fertility centre, neonatal and pediatric surgical services, and pediatric intensive care unit with high dependency unit.

Strategic Regional Expansion

Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, emphasized the company's commitment to scaling capacity and capabilities in maternal and pediatric care. The expansion at Aster Whitefield, combined with the upcoming 500-bed Yeshwanthpur hospital and 430-bed Sarjapur facility, will increase Aster's total capacity in Karnataka to 2,573 beds, positioning the company among the top three private healthcare providers in the state.

Healthcare Infrastructure Growth

The expansion demonstrates Aster DM Healthcare's strategic focus on strengthening its presence in key metropolitan areas. As one of India's largest integrated healthcare providers, the company operates 20 hospitals with 5,451 beds, 10 clinics, 203 pharmacies, and 302 labs across five states. This latest development reinforces the company's commitment to delivering comprehensive healthcare services while meeting growing demand in specialized medical segments.

Aster DM Healthcare Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate to stock exchanges, confirming adherence to SEBI depositories regulations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The healthcare company filed the mandatory certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.

Regulatory Compliance Submission

The company submitted the compliance certificate to both major stock exchanges on April 7, 2026. The submission details are outlined below:

Certificate Issuance and Verification

MUFG Intime India Private Limited, formerly known as Link Intime India Private Limited, issued the confirmation certificate in its capacity as the company's registrar and share transfer agent. The certificate, dated April 4, 2026, confirms that all securities received from depository participants for dematerialisation during the quarter were properly processed.

The registrar confirmed that:

• Securities received for dematerialisation were accepted or rejected within prescribed timelines
• Security certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification
• Depository names were substituted in the register of members as registered owners
• All securities comprised in the certificates have been listed on relevant stock exchanges

Corporate Governance Framework

Hemish Purushottam, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Membership No: A24331), signed the submission on behalf of Aster DM Healthcare Limited. The digital signature was applied on April 7, 2026, at 17:10:48 IST, ensuring proper authentication of the regulatory filing.

SEBI Regulation 74(5) Compliance

Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 mandates that companies submit quarterly confirmation certificates regarding dematerialisation processes. This requirement ensures transparency in the conversion of physical securities to electronic form and maintains investor protection standards.

The successful submission demonstrates Aster DM Healthcare's commitment to maintaining regulatory compliance and corporate governance standards. The certificate confirms that all dematerialisation activities during the quarter were conducted in accordance with SEBI guidelines and prescribed timelines.