Aster DM Healthcare has announced a significant investment of ₹96 crore (approximately $11.5 million USD) to expand its Aster Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru. This expansion will increase the hospital's bed capacity from 380 to 539, including a dedicated 159-bed facility for women's and children's health. The newly expanded unit will provide specialized maternity care, including services such as water birthing, advanced laparoscopic gynecology, and a high-tech neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao emphasized the importance of such initiatives in improving maternal and child health outcomes. The expansion is part of Aster's broader strategy to enhance healthcare infrastructure in Bengaluru, which also includes plans for a 500-bed hospital in Yeshwantpur and a 430-bed facility in Sarjapur. With these developments, Aster's total capacity in Karnataka will rise to 2,573 beds, solidifying its position among the top three private healthcare providers in the state.