Private Equity: The Silent Invasion of Indian Healthcare — And Why It Should Worry You
There’s a quiet revolution happening in India’s healthcare sector. But it’s not being led by doctors or public health experts—it’s being led by private equity firms. These secretive financial giants are swallowing up hospitals, consolidating medical networks, and shifting the very ethos of healthcare from care to profit. If you’ve seen headlines like “Temasek buys stake in Manipal Hospitals” or “Blackstone acquires majority in CARE Hospitals” and wondered what that really means, you’re not alone. Behind the financial jargon lies a far deeper—and more dangerous—story. Let’s break down what private equity really is, how it operates, its growing hold over Indian hospitals, and why its global track record should scare the hell out of all of us. 💸 What is Private Equity? Private Equity (PE) is a form of investment that doesn't operate on public stock markets. These firms raise huge pools of money from rich individuals, pension funds, or institutions and invest that money in...