New Delhi, April 25 -- Hospital chains are expected to report steady growth in the fourth quarter of FY25 (Q4FY25), driven by an increase in bed additions and higher revenue per bed, analysts said. The momentum is likely to continue in FY26 as hospitals plan further capacity additions.

However, occupancy rates in the March quarter may be hit for some hospitals due to numerous holidays, such as Ramadan.

"The fourth quarter is generally a stronger quarter for hospitals, and diagnostics as well to some extent. However, this quarter, some of the hospitals might be impacted on account of Ramadan being in March.some hospitals might see a softer number year-on-year in terms of occupancy," Amey Chalke, pharma research analyst at JM Financial to...