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Healthcare news on Lumic is written for Indian professionals who want the meaning behind the headline, not another jargon-filled recap. Every story in this section is interpreted in plain English so you can see what moved, why it matters for your money, and what to watch next. We cover the same healthcare developments that show up across markets, policy, and company results — then we strip out the noise. Use this page as a live feed of published healthcare stories from the Lumic app. No sign-in is required on the web. New pieces appear here as soon as editors publish them, with the same key points and impact notes you get on iOS and Android. If you follow healthcare closely, bookmark this page or download the Lumic app for alerts. Related explainers stay on the Lumic blog; this feed stays focused on current healthcare news, interpreted for India. Start with the latest stories below.
Nifty
Nifty 50 Today: Adani Ent Leads Gains While HDFC Life Falls (25th Aug '26)
- Adani Enterprises led the Nifty 50 gainers with a 3.72% le, followed by Max Health at 2.5%
- Apollo Hospitals gained 2.15%, while IndiGo and Adani Ports rose 2.01% and 1.83%
- HDFC Life was the biggest laggard, falling upto 1.13%, followed by Cipla and ONGC
Healthcare
Manipal Health Bets on Organic Growth After Landmark IPO Launch
- Manipal plans to add nearly 3,000 beds through greenfield and brownfield projects.
- Most IPO proceeds will repay debt, helping the hospital chain become nearly debt free.
- Management says future growth will focus on expansion before pursuing large acquisitions.
Nifty
Indian Pharma Stocks Fall on Trump's Generic Drug Tariff Plan
- Nifty Pharma declined as Trump's proposed tariff plan weighed on export outlook.
- Imported generic drugs stay duty-free for two years before phased US tariffs begin.
- India's major drugmakers face long-term uncertainty in their largest export market.
Healthcare
Cult.fit Eyes IPO After a Decade of Growth and Business Pivots
- Cult.fit evolved from Cure.fit into a diversified wellness platform ahead of its planned IPO
- The company has acquired 14 businesses across fitness, health, wellness and food technology
- Cult.fit is reportedly targeting a ₹3,500–4,000 crore IPO at a $2 billion valuation.
IT
Coforge Aims to Double Revenue to $5 Billion by 2030 on AI and Deals
- Coforge targets doubling revenue to $5 billion by 2030 from current $2.4 billion via AI and deals
- Company plans growth via large deal wins AI investments acquisitions and expansion in healthcare GCC
- Coforge ranks seventh in Indian IT at $1.8 billion organic revenue aiming to close gap with LTIM
Nifty
Indian Shares See Strong Gains for Second Day, Investor Wealth Grows
- The Sensex jumped 1,007 points to reach 75,616, and the Nifty rose 326 points to 23,738.
- Companies in the pharma sector were top gainers, with other major sectors also up.
- This market rise followed a recent fall, indicating renewed buying interest.
Healthcare
Biocon's Q4 Profit Drops 56.8% with Full-Year Profit Also Down Significantly
- Biocon reported a significant 56.8% decrease in its net profit for the January-March quarter.
- This profit dip to ₹198.6 crore was partly due to an ₹80.4 crore exceptional expense.
- For the entire financial year (FY26), the company's profit was ₹368.8 crore, much lower than last year.
BFSI
Bajaj brings an ecosystem change in Healthcare - invests INR 2,500 cr
Healthcare
Lemon Tree Hotels Plans Major Expansion, Adding Dozens of New Properties
- Lemon Tree Hotels has signed deals for 56 new hotel properties, significantly growing its presence.
- The company aims to have 20 of these new hotels operational by the end of March 2026.
- With these additions, Lemon Tree's total number of hotels will grow to 269 across India.