Aster DM Quality Care Limited
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund decreased its stake in Aster DM Healthcare from 1.90% to 1.55%, selling 18.17 lakh shares. This transaction occurred in the context of a rights issue.
An integrated private healthcare provider operating across the Gulf Cooperation Council region and India, Aster DM Health delivers primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary care services through a network of hospitals and clinics. The company emphasizes clinical excellence and maintains a distinctive multi-spectrum healthcare presence, positioning itself among few global entities with comprehensive coverage across all care levels and patient demographics.
Indian arm of Franklin Templeton Investments, a global AMC with over USD 1.5 trillion in assets worldwide. Manages over Rs 1.2 lakh crore in India. Navigated a significant setback when six debt schemes were wound up in April 2020 due to illiquid credit exposure, with full investor capital recovered by 2022. Equity franchise led by CIO Anand Radhakrishnan has maintained consistent performance through the volatility.