Dr Batra's to expand internationally with an investment of Rs 20 crore
Advertisement
Advertisement
At least 10 international clinics will be opened in 2016, according to Dr Batra's founder chairman,
After establishing its presence in Tier-I, II and III Indian cities, the brand now looks to enter 10 international markets through its clinic services and products, said Batra. These markets include Bahrain, Switzerland, Canada, France, Malaysia and South Africa, he said.
According to him, Dr Batra's will also add more clinics in countries where it already has a presence, with 10 more clinics in India, four more in the United Arab Emirates and two more in London.
Dr Batra's aims to operate 450 clinics globally in the next five years through its international expansion, said Batra. India would account for at least 210 of these, he said.
Advertisement
In Dubai, the brand has become more well-known over the last six years, said Batra. "When we started out in Dubai, all of our patients were NRIs. Now, at least 30% of our clients there are local residents or (non-Indian) expats," he said.
At the same time, stringent healthcare regulations in international markets could pose a challenge, he said. "Sometimes, registrations and work permits for doctors are difficult in these countries," he said.
Image credit: Indiatimes
Advertisement
- I got a $40K raise using this 30-second strategy. It made me realize loud work, not hard work, always wins.
- Qatar Airways' new CEO explains why it's sticking with the Airbus A380 as other airlines retire the costly superjumbo
- Prince Harry and Meghan found out about Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis on TV like everyone else, report says
- Consuming excessive salt and inadequate potassium, protein is making North Indians prone to life-threatening diseases: Study
- Upcoming cars and two-wheelers launching in India in April 2024
- Ice melt in Antarctica and Greenland is slowing Earth's rotation, affecting timekeeping: Study
- Elections on a plate: Poll panels fix menu & expense ceiling for Samosa, tea, biryani & more
- Regenerative farming, cover crops will help farmers increase yields, reduce stubble burning: IDH CEO