Tata Group to invest ₹500 crore
Tata Group to invest ₹500 crore
The Tata Group is set to become the largest financial backer of Breach Candy Hospital, further strengthening its presence in Mumbai’s healthcare sector. According to a report by the Times of India, this investment will allow Tata Sons to appoint three representatives to the hospital’s 14-member board of trustees. The funds will be directed toward infrastructure development and technological advancements, further enhancing the hospital’s reputation as a premier medical institution, particularly among the city’s elite.
As part of this transition, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran will take over as chairman of the Breach Candy Hospital Trust from October 1, 2025, succeeding veteran banker Deepak Parekh, who will continue as a trustee. While the hospital’s name will be retained, the Tata brand will be incorporated into its identity, with potential naming options such as “Breach Candy, a Tata Sons associate.”Breach Candy Hospital’s managing trustee, Uday Kilachand, highlighted Ratan Tata’s longstanding association with the hospital, describing it as a relationship that has now evolved into a formal partnership. “Ratan Tata had a deep connection with Breach Candy Hospital, both as an admirer and benefactor. He personally relied on the hospital’s doctors and nursing staff for his healthcare needs. Through Tata Trusts, he extended financial assistance for medical equipment and facility upgrades on an informal basis. However, with this new agreement, Tata Sons has now officially formalized its association with the hospital,” Kilachand stated.This marks Tata Group’s third major healthcare venture in Mumbai, following the Tata Memorial Centre for Cancer Research and Treatment in Parel and an animal hospital in Mahalaxmi.
Breach Candy Hospital CEO Anirudh Kohli confirmed that the investment will be utilized for modernizing the hospital’s infrastructure, including the acquisition of state-of-the-art medical equipment and cutting-edge technology.Established in 1946, Breach Candy Hospital was founded by the European Hospital Trust with financial backing from pre-independence European firms such as Unilever, Forbes, and Crompton Greaves. These companies continue to maintain ties with the hospital through their representatives on the board. Notably, the hospital introduced India’s first MRI facility in 1998.
Designed by British architect Claude Batley, the 25-bed nursing home has grown into a renowned institution owned by the Breach Candy Hospital Trust. The trust operates under the Indian Trusts Act and Section 8 of the Companies Act.
Over the years, the hospital has treated several high-profile patients, including former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who underwent knee surgery there, and Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, who was treated for injuries sustained during the filming of Coolie in 1982. Additionally, the hospital witnessed the passing of Tata Group patriarch J.R.D. Tata and Reliance Group founder Dhirubhai Ambani in 1993 and 2002, respectively.
The hospital’s board of trustees includes some of India’s most influential business leaders, such as Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, Rajashree Birla (mother of Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Birla), Pallon Mistry of Shapoorji Pallonji Group, former TCS CEO S Ramadorai, Jamshyd Godrej of Godrej & Boyce, and Hindustan Unilever CEO Rohit Jawa. While Ramadorai and Mehli serve as independent board members, they will not be counted as Tata Group representatives.
Tata’s strategic move into Breach Candy Hospital aligns with broader trends in India’s corporate healthcare investments. The Adani Group has announced plans for a 1,000-bed hospital and medical college in Kandivali, positioning itself alongside Tata, Reliance, Hinduja, Birla, and Raheja in Mumbai’s rapidly growing healthcare sector. With this latest development, Tata Group further cements its commitment to advancing healthcare infrastructure in the city.
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