In focus: Temasek's growing healthcare ambitions in India

Temasek’s decision to raise its stake in a well-known Indian hospital chain is a strong indication of the resilient appeal of healthcare among global private equity (PE) players. The Singaporean state-owned investor earlier this month said it would acquire an additional 41% stake in India’s Manipal Health Enterprises, taking its total stake in the hospital chain to 59%. This is possibly among the first healthcare companies in India in which Temasek has acquired a controlling sta…