New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- General Atlantic and Kedaara Capital-backed eyecare chain ASG Eye Hospital plans to invest Rs.1,500-2,000 crore by 2030 to expand its footprint in small cities, signalling growing penetration of organised players in India's eyecare market.

The Jodhpur-headquartered hospital chain has over 175 hospitals and 200 vision centres, or clinics, across more than 95 cities in India. It is planning to grow its clinics to 600-700 in the next four years, through a mix of organic and inorganic expansion, even as it eyes a potential public listing in the next 12-18 months.

The company is targeting 8-10 hospital acquisitions annually, 5-7 organic multispecialty centres and 100 district clinics each year, the company's management t...