AINU Launches New Centre in Hyderabad with Robotic Surgical Technology and Advanced Facilities

The Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) has launched a new centre in Hyderabad with a capacity of 150 beds. The centre features advanced robotic surgical technology and eight centres of excellence, covering sub-specialities such as female urology, uro-oncology, and paediatric urology. The burden of urological diseases is rising in India due to lifestyle disorders, and AINU aims to provide better outcomes and lower costs for patients through dedicated teams focused on specific sub-specialities.

Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH) has announced a significant investment of Rs 400 crore in the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) over the next 4-5 years. This investment will support the expansion of AINU's hospital network, with plans to open 13 new hospitals in Tier 2 cities, including Patna and Bhubaneshwar [1].

AHH, backed by Singapore’s GIC and TPG, currently holds over 70% stake in AINU. The investment will bring AHH's total investment in AINU to Rs 1,000 crore by FY30, making it one of the largest investments in the single-specialty format in the urology-nephrology space [1].

The expansion plan includes opening 13 new hospitals from the current seven, with most planned in Tier 2 towns such as Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Coimbatore, and others. AINU's current hospitals are spread across seven locations, including two Metro cities in Hyderabad and Chennai, with the rest in Tier 2 cities [1].

The new centre in Hyderabad, launched on July 2, 2025, is a significant milestone. It has a capacity of 150 beds and features advanced robotic surgical technology and eight centres of excellence covering sub-specialities such as female urology, uro-oncology, and paediatric urology. The centre aims to provide faster procedures, fewer complications, and better outcomes for patients [2].

AHH has earmarked Rs 150 crore in capital expenditure for FY26-27 to open 3-4 new urology and nephrology hospitals across India. By FY30, AINU plans to have around 20 hospitals, with a total bed capacity of about 850 [3].

The market for single-specialty hospitals in India is expected to more-than-double to $31 billion in three-four years from the current $15 billion. This growth is driven by private equity-led expansion into small towns and hinterlands where demand for quality healthcare services is growing rapidly [1].

References:
[1] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/asia-healthcare-holdings-to-invest-rs-400-crore-in-asian-institute-of-nephrology-and-urology-to-double-hospital-network/articleshow/123241437.cms
[2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/ainu-launches-new-centre-in-hyderabad-covering-various-sub-specialities/article69920290.ece
[3] https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/gic-tpg-backed-ahh-aims-20-ainu-hospitals-by-fy30-eyes-gi-expansion-125081101784_1.html