Kasturba Hospital

What Kasturba Hospital does

Kasturba Hospital is a 2,032-bed tertiary and quaternary care hospital established in 1961 in Manipal, Karnataka, India, operating as the apex teaching hospital attached to Kasturba Medical College and an associate hospital of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The hospital delivers healthcare across 40+ specialties including Centers of Excellence for Robotic Cancer Surgery and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery, complemented by specialty services such as cardiology, neurology, oncology, nephrology, transplant services, deep brain stimulation, pediatric bone marrow transplantation, and a Manipal Assisted Reproduction Centre (MARC). It serves approximately 3,000 outpatients and admits roughly 200 patients per day, drawing domestic patients from nearly all Indian states as well as an international patient cohort seeking medical tourism services.

The hospital's operating model is built around direct-to-patient delivery through its Manipal campus, supported by digital channels including a Patient Portal, the third-party Digivisit appointment booking platform, 24/7 emergency services, and physical information centers. Revenue is generated principally through fee-for-service patient care — outpatient consultations, inpatient admissions, surgical procedures (including robotic-assisted), diagnostic services, and specialized treatments — with pricing governed by a publicly disclosed rate list and tiered offerings such as Health Check Packages and the Manipal Arogya Card scheme. The hospital also accepts patients under insurance and government schemes (notably ESIS). The institution holds NABH, NABL, ISO, and ESMO accreditations, and is governed as a charitable/institutional entity within the MAHE network rather than under conventional equity ownership.

Name

Kasturba Hospital

Legal name

Kasturba Hospital

Website

https://khmanipal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kasturba Hospital is a 2,032-bed tertiary care teaching hospital in Manipal, India, affiliated with Manipal Academy of Higher Education, delivering 40+ medical specialties — including robotic surgery, oncology, transplant, and fertility services — to domestic and international patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Specialty Tertiary Care Hospital

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC), Neurology & Neurosurgical Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAD), Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAA), Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG)

Keywords

• Tertiary healthcare services
• Multi-specialty hospital
• Robotic surgery services
• Organ transplant services
• Emergency medical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Manipal

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Healthcare Services: The hospital generates revenue primarily through providing comprehensive healthcare services including outpatient consultations, inpatient admissions, surgical procedures, diagnostic services, and specialized treatments across 40+ specialties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kasturba Hospital is a 2,032-bed multi-specialty tertiary care teaching hospital delivering inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency services across 40+ medical specialties. Its Centers of Excellence provide robotic-assisted cancer and joint replacement surgery, while specialty units cover organ transplantation (liver, bone marrow), reproductive medicine (MARC), neurology (Deep Brain Stimulation), oncology, cardiology, and pediatrics. The hospital operates under the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and serves both domestic and international patients through on-campus care, online appointment booking, and 24/7 emergency services.

Product overview

Kasturba Hospital is a 2032-bed premier healthcare institution established in 1961, providing tertiary care through 40+ medical specialties. The hospital operates a platform of Centers of Excellence (Robotic Cancer Surgery, Robotic Joint Replacement) and comprehensive specialty departments including Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Nephrology, and more. Key specialized services include Manipal Assisted Reproduction Centre (MARC) for fertility treatments, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation, Liver Transplant Clinic, and Deep Brain Stimulation for neurological conditions. The hospital also provides digital patient services through its Patient Portal, Manipal Arogya Card health schemes, and Health Check Packages for preventive care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Robotic Cancer Surgery Advanced robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgical procedures for cancer treatment, delivered as a Center of Excellence service for cancer patients.
• Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery Robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures offering improved precision and patient outcomes, delivered as a Center of Excellence service for orthopedic patients.
• Manipal Assisted Reproduction Centre (MARC) Specialty assisted reproduction and fertility services including IVF, with the unit having reached its 100th successful pregnancy milestone.
• Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Specialty bone marrow transplant services for pediatric patients, including half-matched transplants, supported by Karnataka's first Pediatric BMT Support Centre in partnership with Access Life, MAHE and Chellaram Foundation.
• Liver Transplant Clinic Comprehensive liver transplant services delivered through the Manipal Integrated Liver and Transplant Clinic for patients requiring liver transplantation.
• Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment Advanced neurological stimulation procedure for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
• Health Check Packages Preventive health check-up packages offered to individuals for early detection of disease and wellness assessment.
• Manipal Arogya Card Membership-style health card program providing scheme-based discounts on hospital services for enrolled members.
• Patient Portal Online portal enabling patient registration, appointment booking, and access to medical records and digital health management services.
• Kasturba Hospital Rare Blood Registry Specialty registry for rare blood types that facilitates donor-patient matching for patients in need of rare blood.
• Emergency Medicine 24/7 emergency medical services delivered through a NABH-certified Emergency Department with dedicated emergency helpline (0820 2575555).

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Access Life, MAHE & Chellaram FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Partnership for Karnataka's First Pediatric BMT Support Centre at Kasturba Hospital, providing comprehensive support for children with cancer undergoing bone marrow transplants.
• ESISminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2026ESIS Secondary Care MoU renewed for providing healthcare services to ESIS beneficiaries.
• AccessLife MAHE Manipal CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Collaboration for children with cancer, providing support services and care programs.
• Make A Wish FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2021Partnership to fulfill wishes of patients, bringing smiles to children with serious medical conditions.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKasturba Hospital is an associate hospital of MAHE and apex teaching hospital attached to Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. This partnership provides academic integration, research capabilities, and access to medical talent.
• Manipal Health CardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerManipal Arogya Card health scheme partnership offering discounted healthcare services to cardholders.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Global Health (Medanta): Tertiary and quaternary care hospital operator founded by Medanta–The Medicity model with strong cardiac, oncology, and transplant franchises. Comparable on clinical sophistication and tertiary patient mix.
• Fortis Healthcare: Listed multi-specialty hospital chain with strong tertiary care, cardiac, oncology, and transplant offerings. Comparable on specialty depth, accreditation footprint, and inpatient bed scale to Kasturba.
• Max Healthcare Institute: Tertiary and quaternary care hospital network concentrated in North India with strong oncology, cardiac, and robotic surgery programs. Comparable in service mix and patient acuity tier to Kasturba Hospital.
• Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS): Listed multi-specialty tertiary hospital group with comparable bed scale and strong specialty mix including cardiac, oncology, and neuro sciences. Closely comparable in size and operating model to a single large tertiary campus.
• Narayana Health: Listed hospital chain known for high-volume tertiary care, cardiac surgery, and oncology across India. Comparable on scale, tertiary focus, and ability to deliver complex procedures at scale.
• Apollo Hospitals Enterprise: India's largest private multi-specialty hospital chain operating tertiary and quaternary care across major cities. Directly comparable to Kasturba on service breadth, advanced clinical programs (oncology, transplants, robotic surgery), and medical tourism positioning.
• Aster DM Healthcare: Listed multi-specialty hospital group with strong tertiary care, transplant, and medical tourism programs across India and the Gulf. Comparable on clinical breadth and inbound patient focus.

Emerging players

• Healthcare Global Enterprises (HCG): Oncology-focused hospital chain with strong medical, surgical, and radiation oncology programs. Comparable to Kasturba's oncology CoE and ESMO-designated program, though narrower in overall specialty breadth.

Regional players

• Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute: Large academic teaching hospital in Chennai attached to a medical college with comparable multi-specialty and tertiary programs. Comparable institutional structure, teaching hospital role, and clinical breadth rather than commercial scale.

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Health Enterprises (Manipal Hospitals): Commercial hospital arm of the same Manipal group/MAHE network operating tertiary care hospitals across multiple Indian cities. Closely comparable clinically as a sibling brand, with broader geographic reach and a listed equity structure that contrasts with Kasturba's institutional governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ManipalKasturbaHospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/kasturbahospitalmanipal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kasturba-hospital-manipal

Compliance14 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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