** Shares of Apollo Hospitals APLH.NS Krishna Institute of
Medical Sciences KRII.NS , Aster DM Healthcare ATRD.NS and
Rainbow Children's Medicare RAIB.NS rise 0.1%, 1.5%, 2.5% and
3%, respectively
** HSBC reiterates "buy" on all four stocks, raises target
price on ATRD and RAIB to Street highs of 550 rupees and 1,800
rupees
** A significant capex cycle is underway for hospitals in
India to cater to the strong demand for quality healthcare, says
HSBC
** Hospital stocks will see strong revenue growth and steady
rise in bed additions in 2025, it says
** Rise in hospital stocks boosts healthcare sub-index
.NIFHEIN by 2.2%
(Reporting by Bharath Rajeswaran in Bengaluru)
((bharath.rajeswaran@thomsonreuters.com; +91 9769003463;))