Narayana Health Expands in Eastern India, lays foundation stone for the 21st Unit  

Kolkata: Reinforcing its mission to revolutionize healthcare access in West Bengal, Narayana Health laid the foundation for its largest initiative, Narayana Health City in New Town, Kolkata, today.

Set to become the largest private hospital unit in Eastern India upon completion, this state-of-the-art multi-specialty facility will significantly enhance the region’s healthcare infrastructure. The new 10-lakh-square-foot facility will house multiple Centers of Excellence across specialties such as Oncology, Cardiac Sciences, Organ Transplants, Orthopedics and Advanced Trauma Care, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Renal Sciences, and Critical Care.

To ensure efficient, patient-friendly outpatient clinic services, rapid diagnostic care, and comprehensive medical amenities, Narayana Health City in New Town, Kolkata, will be equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technology.

Narayana Health City in New Town will be a 1,100-bedded flagship campus on completion . This strategic expansion will increase the total capacity of Narayana Health to 7,350 beds, further strengthening Narayana Health’s commitment to accessible and world-class healthcare.

As a leader in high-quality healthcare, Narayana Health has been serving the people of South India through Bengaluru, Shimoga, Mysore, Dharwad, Davangere and Kolar. East through Kolkata, Howrah, Barasat, Raipur, Guwahati and Jamshedpur. West through Mumbai and Ahmedabad. North through Delhi NCR, Jaipur and Katra

With the foundation stone laid for its fifth hospital in Kolkata, which will be built in phases, Narayana Health becomes the largest private healthcare facility in Eastern India, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to advancing medical excellence and accessibility in the region.

Dr. Emmanuel Rupert, Managing Director and Group CEO, Narayana Health, highlighted the facility’s transformative potential, stating, "Narayana Health City, New Town, Kolkata, will be the largest private hospital facility, redefining healthcare in Eastern India, upon completion. It will feature all Centers of Excellence, cutting-edge technology, and world-class expertise under one roof. This expansion strengthens our commitment to providing advanced medical care, ensuring that patients receive the highest standards of treatment and clinical outcomes." With this flagship unit, Narayana Health solidifies its position as the largest and most comprehensive private healthcare provider in West Bengal, setting new benchmarks in medical excellence and patient care.

Beyond specialized treatment, the hospital will also strengthen Kolkata’s critical care and emergency response capabilities, ensuring better access to life-saving interventions.

Mr. R Venkatesh, Group COO, Narayana Health, underscored this aspect, saying, “With rising medical emergencies, having a well-equipped critical care unit is no longer optional—it’s essential. This expansion will elevate Kolkata’s ability to handle complex and emergency cases with world-class infrastructure.”

It is a matter of pride for all of us as we see our brand scaling new heights and with this strategic expansion, Narayana Health reaffirms its commitment to making high-quality healthcare accessible to everyone.”, says Mr Sunil Bhandarigal, Facility Director, SS Narayana Health Super specialty Centre, Davanagere.

About Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited: Founded in 2000 by Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty and headquartered in Bengaluru, Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited is one of the leading healthcare service providers in India, operating a chain of multispeciality, tertiary, and primary healthcare facilities. The Company has a network of 19 hospitals and 2 heart centers across India along with overseas presence at Cayman Islands, with over 5,789 operational beds and capacity of over 7,350 beds.