KIMS Reports 47% Profit Decline Despite 35% Revenue Growth in Q1 FY27
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) reported a 47.2% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 41.5 crore for Q1 FY27, despite a 35.3% increase in revenue to Rs 1,179.5 crore. The hospital chain's operating profit rose 16% to Rs 223.4 crore, supported by higher patient volumes and network expansion, increasing bed capacity to 7,459. However, EBITDA margin narrowed to 18.9% from 22.1%, reflecting pressure on profitability amid growth.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 3 Aug, 06:49 pm. Other outlets followed.