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The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Exoticamp secures investment from KIMS Hospitals founder
Chennai-based travel-tech company Exoticamp has secured a fresh round of investment from Bhaskar Rao Bollineni, a cardiothoracic surgeon and Founder and Chairman of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Hospitals. 'This particular investment has been made in his independent capacity. And the funds would be deployed towards scaling its technology platform and accelerating brand-building initiatives,' said Swaminathan Subramanian, CEO and Co-founder of Exoticamp Adventures Pvt. Ltd. Exoticamp currently receives between 100,000 to 120,000 online visitors each month, with conversion rates fluctuating on a monthly basis. The average age of its consumers ranges from 22 to 25 years. 'During last financial year, our bookings stood at 25,000. And for this financial year, we have already touched over 7,000 bookings,' Mr. Subramanian said. He further said: 'People are bored with the regular way of holidaying and they are looking for nature-based experiences. Apart from families and Gen Z consumers, we are now receiving huge interest from schools, especially the International Baccalaureate (IB) schools. Our camps are helping them with outdoor learning experiences.' Citing examples, Mr. Subramanian said, 'We are organising aqua learning camps, astro experience and stargazing is another trend that is increasing. We have now created a separate vertical for schools and we already have five schools in our network.' With over 300 offbeat camping locations across 13 states and more than 40,000 campers hosted, Exoticamp offers curated, beginner-friendly outdoor getaways, ranging from forest glamps and tea estate stays to guided treks, kayaking, stargazing, and nature walks. India's outdoor and experiential travel market is projected to grow at over 17% CAGR, driven by a growing preference for immersive, short-haul trips.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
300 to 1k+ beds: Pvt hosps get bigger but manpower an issue
Mumbai: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), a chain of hospitals from South India, made its "Mumbai debut" by opening a 300-bedded super-specialty hospital in neighbouring Thane city. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In Juhu, a multi-storeyed building is coming up within the 330-bedded Nanavati Max Hospital complex, set to more than double the present bed strength. Civil work on the proposed 1,000-bedded hospital by D-Mart owners in Borivli East is progressing. Clearly, hectic activity is ongoing in the city's hospital space. While announcing the BMC budget in Feb, commissioner Bhushan Gagrani said the city has 15,302 beds in govt hospitals and 31,076 beds in private hospitals, with another 3,515 beds being added through renovations to various BMC hospitals. The expansion trend, though, has multiple layers. For one, private hospitals that usually stuck to a few hundred beds are aiming closer to 1,000 beds—a number usually reserved for public super-specialty hospitals that have medical schools attached to them. For another, multiple hospitals are witnessing an exodus of human resources as "competition" heats up. At present, Bombay Hospital in New Marine Lines and Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Andheri have over 700 beds. But Nanavati and the D-Mart hospitals too will be big; a medical school by the Adani group in Kandivli will have 1,500 beds. "Many hospitals have begun adopting the marginal costing theory," said Dr Vivek Desai of HOSMAC, a hospital management consultancy firm. This means they will opt to build large capacities but will not focus on getting the same cost for each bed from all patients. "Many beds will go to patients who are retired govt servants or from economically weaker sections who are supported by govt schemes such as CGHS or Ayushman Bharat," said Dr Desai. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Maharashtra govt has also announced universal healthcare for people aged over 70 years that will allow them to get subsidised or free care at some private and public hospitals respectively. With more beds, not only will the volume of patients be higher, but diagnostics and therapeutic services will be better utilised. The idea of a multispecialty hospital appeals to corporate healthcare providers as they can put up the revenue-earning specialties of cancer, cardiology, gastroenterology and orthopaedics under one roof. However, a senior doctor with a BMC hospital said that the "movement" in the private healthcare space may suffer due to a "paucity of skilled personnel, both medical and non-medical". Studies done by NGOs in the past have shown gaps in healthcare in suburbs, with few public beds in the distant northern suburbs.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Early-onset hypertension grips the Gen Z, doctors warn
Hyderabad: Doctors in the city are witnessing an alarming rise in stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension among individuals under 25 years. The surge, they say, is driven by a mix of social media exposure, lifestyle changes, and job-related stress. With World Hypertension Day being observed on May 17, the 2025 theme — "Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer" — serves as a timely reminder to monitor blood pressure regularly and keeping it under control even for the younger population. Dr V Jagadish Kumar V, senior consultant in Internal Medicine at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), said, "Genetics plays a role, but one key driver is information overload. Today's youth are constantly bombarded with overwhelming amount of information, leading to overthinking and stress, which can result in health issues. We're seeing high blood pressure even in adolescents." Hypertension in children aged 13 and above is defined as a consistent reading above 130/80 mmHg (millimetres of mercury). Grade 1 hypertension is diagnosed when systolic pressure ranges from 140 to 159 mmHg and diastolic from 90 to 99 mmHg. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Grade 2 is marked by systolic readings between 160 and 179 mmHg and diastolic between 100 and 109 mmHg. Grade 3 hypertension is the most severe, with systolic pressure exceeding 180 mmHg or diastolic above 110 mmHg. Dr Srikrishna Boddu, consultant general physician at Kamineni Hospitals, said, "Young people today are juggling studies, part-time jobs, and career prep, which adds to their stress. We've even seen hypertension cases in emergency admissions. It's important to take accurate measurements — ideally three times a day over five days." He also pointed out that hypertension often coexists with other health issues. "Many young hypertensive patients have high bad cholesterol, elevated uric acid levels, or obesity." Lifestyle changes are key to reversing the trend, said Dr Jagadish. "Daily habits directly affect blood pressure. A balanced lifestyle — including avoiding fatty and salty foods, limiting fast food, managing stress, and exercising regularly — is crucial to control and prevent hypertension." Skip Stress, Screens & Salt Dos: Use minimal salt in your daily meals Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables Exercise at least 30 minutes every day Take time to relax through calming activities Practice breathing exercises or yoga regularly Maintain a balanced, stress-free lifestyle Don'ts: Avoid alcohol and quit smoking Don't lead a sedentary lifestyle, keep moving Don't compromise on sleep; aim for 8 hours Limit screen time, especially before bed Don't let stress go unmanaged — talk or seek help Stay away from oily, fatty, and fast foods
Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
KIMS Hospitals Q4 PAT climbs 55% YoY to Rs 102 cr; ARPOB at Rs 41,469
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences's consolidated net profit jumped 55.41% to Rs 101.80 crore on 25.73% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 796.90 crore in Q4 FY25 over Q4 FY24. Profit before tax grew 34% YoY to Rs 134 crore in the quarter ended 31 March 2025. Consolidated EBITDA increased by 24.4% YoY to Rs 203 crore in Q4 FY25 and EBITDA margin at 25.3% in Q4 FY25 as against 25.5% in Q4 FY24. Krishna Institutes average revenue per occupied bed (ARPOB) rose by 21% YoY to Rs 41,469. Average revenue per patient (ARPP) grew by 8.4% YoY to Rs 1,49,069. Cash and cash equivalents (includes cash, bank balance, deposits with maturity less than 12 months and investment in mutual funds) at Rs 102 crore as on Q4 FY25. Dr. B Bhaskar Rao, CMD, KIMS Hospitals, said: FY25 has been an excellent year on multiple fronts for us. We added new units across geographies including newer ones like Kerala. Our mission to provide affordable and accessible quality healthcare is finding resonance and acceptance across stakeholders. We have commenced operations at Thane in April, 2025 and we will be opening 2 units in Bangalore in H1 FY26. Headquartered in Hyderabad, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS Hospitals) is one of the largest corporate healthcare groups in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, providing multi-disciplinary integrated healthcare services, with a focus on tertiary and quaternary healthcare at affordable cost. Shares of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences rose 0.66% to Rs 657.30 on the BSE.
Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences consolidated net profit rises 55.42% in the March 2025 quarter
Sales rise 25.73% to Rs 796.90 crore Net profit of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences rose 55.42% to Rs 101.80 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 65.50 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. Sales rose 25.73% to Rs 796.90 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 633.80 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. For the full year,net profit rose 24.03% to Rs 384.50 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 310.00 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales rose 21.49% to Rs 3035.10 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 2498.20 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Particulars Quarter Ended Year Ended Mar. 2025 Mar. 2024 % Var. Mar. 2025 Mar. 2024 % Var. Sales 796.90633.80 26 3035.102498.20 21 OPM % 24.8525.07 - 25.7925.49 - PBDT 175.80146.30 20 724.50606.00 20 PBT 123.20100.00 23 547.30459.50 19 NP 101.8065.50 55 384.50310.00 24
