Mumbai — Aster DM Quality Care reported an 81.2 percent decline in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 2026, even as revenue and operating earnings increased across its hospital network.
The healthcare company posted a first-quarter profit of Rs 16.1 crore, down from Rs 85.5 crore in the same period a year earlier, according to a stock exchange filing.
Revenue from operations rose 21.6 percent to Rs 1,311 crore from Rs 1,078 crore, supported by higher patient volumes and stronger performance at both established and newer hospitals.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization increased 27.5 percent to Rs 264.3 crore from Rs 207.4 crore. The company’s EBITDA margin improved to 20.2 percent from 19.2 percent.
Total patient volumes grew 16 percent from a year earlier. Revenue from mature hospitals increased 19 percent, while revenue from emerging hospitals climbed 95 percent as utilization improved and demand for healthcare services expanded.
Managing Director and Group CEO Varun Khanna said the creation of Aster DM Quality Care through the integration of Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India marked an important milestone for the company.
On a combined pro forma basis, the merged business reported quarterly revenue of Rs 2,597 crore, up 20 percent from the previous year. Operating EBITDA increased 30 percent to Rs 576 crore, while the margin expanded by 170 basis points to 22.2 percent.
Khanna said the combined hospital platform handled nearly 2 million outpatient and inpatient visits during the quarter, an increase of 13 percent from a year earlier.
The company said it will focus on integrating its operations, improving efficiency and strengthening patient care across its expanded hospital network.
Shares of Aster DM Quality Care closed 0.2 percent lower at Rs 833 before the earnings announcement. (Source: IANS)
