Private equity in schools and hospitals: who pays the price?

Four government hospitals may be handed over to private operators.

Foreign investors invested over $1 billion in Indian hospital chains during five years.

Preschool fees of ₹4 lakh can push parents beyond their means.

Private-equity firms are investing ₹20,000 crore in Kerala hospitals.

Ramabai Ranbir ran barefoot to pay her daughter’s fees and won ₹3,000.