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Narayana Health Makes Global Leap with Rs 2,200 Crore Acquisition of UK’s Practice Plus Group

The acquisition gives Narayana Health immediate access to the UK’s growing private healthcare market, which is seeing increased demand amid rising NHS wait times. It also allows the group to leverage PPG’s robust infrastructure and operational expertise to introduce digital and integrated care models that have driven Narayana’s success in India.

• By Newsdesk
• Bengaluru
• Nov 01, 2025

Business

In a landmark move marking its global expansion, Narayana Health has announced the acquisition of the UK-based Practice Plus Group Hospitals (PPG) for approximately ₹2,200 crore (GBP 188.78 million), establishing a significant presence in the British healthcare market. The acquisition, made through the company’s UK arm, represents Narayana Health’s first major international foray.

Practice Plus Group, the fifth-largest private hospital network in the UK, operates 12 hospitals and surgical centres, specialising in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and general surgery. The group performs nearly 80,000 surgeries annually and plays a key role in providing accessible care within the UK’s mixed public-private healthcare system.

Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Founder and Chairman of Narayana Health, called the acquisition “an incredibly exciting step” towards creating affordable, high-quality healthcare solutions globally. He noted that both organisations share a mission to make advanced medical care more accessible for patients who are underserved by public systems or priced out of private options.

The acquisition gives Narayana Health immediate access to the UK’s growing private healthcare market, which is seeing increased demand amid rising NHS wait times. It also allows the group to leverage PPG’s robust infrastructure and operational expertise to introduce digital and integrated care models that have driven Narayana’s success in India.

For Narayana Health, this move not only diversifies its global footprint but also cements its position among India’s top three healthcare providers by revenue. PPG’s CEO, Jim Easton, welcomed the acquisition, emphasising that Narayana’s reputation for efficiency and quality aligns seamlessly with PPG’s patient-first ethos.

The transaction, an all-cash deal for 100% of PPG’s equity, is being executed through Narayana Health’s UK subsidiary and is subject to standard closing conditions.

As Narayana Health integrates PPG into its ecosystem, the acquisition is expected to unlock new opportunities for collaboration and innovation between the UK and India—setting the stage for an Indian healthcare giant to shape global best practices in patient care.