Aster DM Healthcare: Kerala Nurse Strike Disrupts Operations, Court Intervenes
Aster DM Healthcare experienced operational disruptions in its Kerala hospitals due to a nurse strike starting March 9, 2026. The High Court of Kerala intervened on March 13, 2026, deferring the strike until March 19, 2026. The company incurred a revenue loss of ₹17.69 crore and anticipates a potential additional loss of ₹5.33 crore.
The strike has impacted operations in seven hospitals in Kerala, leading to revenue loss. However, court intervention and contingency measures are expected to mitigate further significant impact.
The strike has caused operational disruptions and financial losses for the company, although court intervention has provided some relief.
Aster DM Healthcare Limited has reported a disruption in operations at its seven hospitals in Kerala due to a statewide nurse strike that began on March 9, 2026. The strike, led by the United Nurses Association, concerns demands for revised wage structures. This has led to reduced occupancy and skeletal nursing staffing.
The company has implemented contingency measures, including mobilizing nurses from neighboring states like Karnataka, to ensure the continuity of critical services. The Kerala Private Hospital Association filed a writ petition with the High Court of Kerala, which on March 13, 2026, ordered the Nurses Association to defer the strike until March 19, 2026, and referred the matter to mediation.
This court order has provided relief, allowing some nurses to resume duties and enabling uninterrupted operations during the specified period. The company is providing this disclosure after assessing the materiality of the impact. The total revenue loss incurred from March 8 to March 13, 2026, is ₹17.69 crore (17,68,74,860). An additional potential loss of up to ₹5.33 crore (5,32,88,649) is anticipated if the situation is not fully resolved by March 19, 2026, as per the court's directive. The affected hospitals include Aster Medcity, Aster MIMS Calicut, Aster MIMS Kannur, Aster MIMS Kottakkal, Aster Mother Hospital, and Aster PMF Hospital.
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