In a strategic move to deepen its footprint in India's growing healthcare landscape, Aster DM Healthcare Limited has announced the successful acquisition of a 5% stake in Quality Care India Limited (QCIL) through an INR 849.13 crore share swap deal. The non-cash transaction marks the formal beginning of the integration process leading to a full-scale merger between Aster DM Healthcare and QCIL, first announced in November 2024. The deal signifies a critical step in Aster's ambition to establish itself as India's most formidable integrated healthcare network.