Today's Top Updates - 27 Oct
Global macro | Rupee weakens ahead of Fed decision
The rupee fell for a third session on Monday amid importer dollar demand, higher oil prices and foreign outflows; the US Fed's decision is due Wednesday.
Sources: BusinessLine
Indian hospitals | NewEra opens 300-bed Nagpur facility
Maharashtra's CM inaugurated the Wardhaman Nagar hospital, adding robotic surgery, advanced imaging and specialist services for Vidarbha and Central India.
Sources: Digital Health News
Partnerships | NUQAIM and TMTC announce UAE medical-travel corridor
The partners plan to connect UK and African patients with UAE care, coordinating consultations, visas, travel, accommodation and follow-up.
Sources: TradeArabia
Upcoming projects | Jupiter outlines BKC hospital next steps
CEO Ankit Thakker says the BKC project remains in planning and will enter regulatory approvals shortly; construction is expected to take about three years after approvals.
Sources: CNBC-TV18
Payments/forex | etisalat money plans wider international transfers
Its Visa partnership includes planned card transfers, eligible personal-to-business payments and SWIFT options, with India among the initial rollout corridors.
Sources: Electronic Payments International
Regional watch | Malaysia's hospital groups plan more capacity
An NST report highlights expansion plans across private hospital groups, with Maybank IB pointing to local demand, specialist availability and medical-tourism exposure.
Sources: New Straits Times
Regional watch | Duchess reports 44 open-heart procedures since 2023
The Lagos hospital disclosed its cumulative cardiac-surgery activity at its fifth anniversary, reporting 20 paediatric and 24 adult procedures.
Sources: BusinessDay
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