India’s private hospital industry faces a growing risk of too many beds in big cities as new facilities are planned. Meanwhile, small towns still lack enough beds to meet demand. As more people seek quality healthcare thanks to higher incomes and more insurance, some experts warn that this rapid growth could hurt profits.
A new split is shaping up for India’s private hospitals. Large players are planning to add more beds, backed by big investments and major deals. This could quickly turn a bed shortage in cities into an oversupply. At the same time, smaller towns will likely keep struggling with too few beds.