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Advay Capital Advises Care Diagnostics on its strategic acquisition by Apollo Health & Lifestyle Limited


07 March 2025

We are pleased to announce that Care Diagnostics Private Limited (“Care Diagnostics”), a leading pathology and diagnostic service provider in Uttar Pradesh, has been acquired by Apollo Health & Lifestyle Limited (“AHLL”), a subsidiary of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (AHEL).



Incorporated in 2006, Care Diagnostics has established itself as a trusted name in pathology and diagnostic services, catering to communities across Lucknow and key regions of Uttar Pradesh. The strategic acquisition by Apollo is set to enhance Care Diagnostics’ capabilities and accelerate its expansion, reinforcing its position as a dominant player in Uttar Pradesh’s diagnostic and pathology sector.


The collaboration with Apollo will allow Care Diagnostics to extend comprehensive healthcare testing services to a broader population, strengthening access to high-quality and affordable diagnostics.


Advay Capital Advisors served as the exclusive financial advisor to Care Diagnostics and its promoters, providing comprehensive transaction advisory services. Advay’s role included positioning the opportunity to strategic buyers, structuring the transaction to align with the promoters’ long-term objectives, driving due diligence across financial, legal, and commercial aspects, leading negotiations to maximize value, and ensuring seamless execution for a successful deal closure.

About Care Diagnostics

Care Diagnostics is a leading pathology lab and diagnostic center based in Lucknow, offering a wide range of medical testing services at affordable prices. The company has built a strong reputation for high-quality diagnostics and patient-centric service across Uttar Pradesh.

About Apollo Health & Lifestyle Limited (AHLL)

Apollo Health & Lifestyle Limited (AHLL), a subsidiary of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (AHEL), is one of India’s largest retail healthcare players. The company operates a diverse network of primary healthcare models, including:


  • Apollo Clinics – India’s largest chain of standardized multispecialty clinics.
  • Apollo Sugar – Specialized diabetes management clinics.
  • Apollo Diagnostics – A growing network of diagnostic centers.
  • Apollo Cradle & Apollo Spectra – Specialty formats focused on women & children’s healthcare and planned surgeries.
About Advay

Advay Capital Advisors Private Limited is an independent mid-market investment bank focused on advisory services for private equity fund raising and mergers & acquisitions. The team at Advay brings extensive and relevant experience across diverse industries, having advised on 85+ transactions with a cumulative transaction value of over USD 7.5 Billion. The team has been involved in some of the largest as well as niche transactions across Healthcare & Pharma, Consumer, Technology & Digital, Manufacturing and Business Services among other sectors. Advay Capital was ranked the No. 1 domestic M&A advisor in 2024 for Healthcare and Lifesciences sector as per Venture Intelligence League Table.

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Darshith Jain

Senior Associate

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