Max Healthcare FY26 PAT rises 22% to INR 1,631 crore
Max Healthcare Institute Limited announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, reporting a 22% increase in full-year PAT to INR 1,631 crore. Revenue grew by 16% year-on-year to INR 10,538 crore, while Q4 revenue reached INR 2,664 crore. The company highlighted operational metrics including over 75% occupancy and significant contributions from digital and international patient segments. Strategic developments included the acquisition of Kalinga Hospital and approval for a new INR 1,400 crore hospital in Lucknow.

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Max Healthcare Institute Limited reported a 22% increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to INR 1,631 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to INR 1,336 crore in the previous year. The Network delivered its 22nd consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth, with Q4 FY26 PAT reaching INR 387 crore. The company announced these results during its earnings conference call held on May 22, 2026.
Financial Performance
The Network gross revenue for FY26 stood at INR 10,538 crore, reflecting a 16% year-on-year growth. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, gross revenue increased by 10% year-on-year to INR 2,664 crore. Operating EBITDA for the full year grew by 14% to INR 2,638 crore, with a margin of 26.2%. In Q4, operating EBITDA was INR 682 crore, an 8% year-on-year increase.
| Metric | Q4 FY26 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Revenue (INR crore) | 2,664 | 10,538 |
| Operating EBITDA (INR crore) | 682 | 2,638 |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 26.8 | 26.2 |
| PAT (INR crore) | 387 | 1,631 |
Operational Highlights
Average occupancy for the Network remained above 75% despite an increase in operational bed capacity. Occupied bed days (OBDs) grew by 8% year-on-year and 4% quarter-on-quarter. The Average Revenue Per Occupied Bed (ARPOB) for Q4 stood at INR 77,900. International patient revenue was INR 227 crore, accounting for 9% of hospital revenue, while digital revenue contributed INR 838 crore, or 31% of overall revenue.
Expansion and Acquisition Updates
The company completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Kalinga Hospital Limited, marking its entry into Eastern India. The Board approved an investment of INR 1,400 crore for a new 700-bed greenfield hospital in Lucknow. Expansion projects include a 500-bed hospital in Sector 56 Gurgaon, targeted for commissioning by the end of the year, and capacity additions in Mohali, Nanavati, and Max Smart.
The disclosure was made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The transcript of the earnings call is available on the company's website.
Historical Stock Returns for Max Healthcare Institute
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How will the INR 1,400 crore investment in the Lucknow greenfield project impact capital expenditure and debt levels over the next two years?
What is the projected timeline for the Kalinga Hospital acquisition to contribute positively to the company's bottom line?
Can the current 26.2% EBITDA margin be sustained as the company ramps up capacity with new facilities in Gurgaon and Mohali?


































