Temasek Takes Majority Stake in India’s Manipal Health

Posted on 04/10/2023


Singapore’s state-owned Temasek Holdings has acquired a 59% stake in India’s Manipal Health Enterprises for US$ 2 billion. Temasek’s Sheares Health unit already held 18% of Manipal, but has purchased 41% more from other investors and parties. Indian medical doctor Ranjan Pai will now own only 30%, and TPG will drop to 11% ownership. Manipal Health promises “world class healthcare services and treatment at a reasonable cost.” Manipal Health serves 5 million patients a year.

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