New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Apollo Hospitals on Tuesday beat Street estimates in the quarter ended December, led by strong demand for specialty care and double-digit growth across businesses. The hospital chain reported revenue of Rs.6,477 crore, up 17% year-on-year, while profit after tax climbed 35% to Rs.502 crore.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (Ebitda) grew 27% to Rs.965 crore and its margin slightly expanded to 14.90% 13.78% a year ago.

Brokerages polled by Bloomberg had estimated revenue to grow to Rs.6,326.5 crore and PAT at Rs.489.6 crore.

Chief executive Dr Madhu Sasidhar told Mint that the growth was boosted by the high specialty service lines, especially CONGO specialties and transplants. CONGO re...