BENGALURU: Narayana Health, headquartered in Bengaluru, has announced the acquisition of UK-based Practice Plus Group Hospitals, marking its entry into the United Kingdom.
Practice Plus Group operates 12 hospitals and surgical centres across the UK, specialising in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and general surgery.
In a statement, Narayana Health said the strategic acquisition expands its global footprint and positions it among India’s top three healthcare providers by revenue.
Practice Plus Group is the fifth-largest private hospital network in the UK, performing nearly 80,000 surgeries annually, the statement added.
“With this acquisition, Narayana Health gains access to the UK healthcare market, where demand for surgical procedures—particularly in the private sector—is expected to grow significantly in the coming years,” the company said.
Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, founder and chairman of Narayana Health, described the move as “an incredibly exciting step” for the group.
Both organisations, the company noted, share a common mission of making affordable, high-quality healthcare more accessible to patients who struggle to afford traditional private care.
Jim Easton, chief executive of Practice Plus Group, said: “Dr Shetty and Narayana Health have an enviable reputation for high-quality, efficient healthcare delivered with compassion. I’m excited about what our hospitals and surgical centres can achieve with Narayana Health’s expertise and commitment behind us.”
