Apollo Diagnostics Franchise

Ways to Partner with Apollo Diagnostics

1 partner model published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.

What the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about Apollo Diagnostics — summarised by us, with every source linked.

• regulatory· 2026-01-27

  CRISIL: 100+ franchise centres closed in FY25; losses in FY24 and FY25

  CRISIL's 27 Jan 2026 rationale (as read from the page) says AHLL closed over 100 franchise-based diagnostic centres in FY25 as part of rationalisation, made a loss after tax of about Rs 69 crore in FY24 and Rs 35 crore in FY25 on group revenue of Rs 1,368 crore and Rs 1,562 crore, and that some businesses were under-recovering fixed costs. It gives no diagnostics-only profit.

  Source: CRISIL Ratings
• Customer view· 2025-07-15

  Customer complaints on consumer-complaint portals

  The portal lists 9 complaints and a 1.1 rating (poster-driven, small sample); they cover customer complaints delayed or missing reports and sample mislabelling at Apollo Diagnostics centres; one PCC complaint was marked resolved by the poster. These are unverified single-user posts, not franchisee accounts, and we found no franchisee dispute or court order.

  Source: consumercomplaints.in
• regulatory· 2026-01-27

  CRISIL upgrades AHLL to AA-/Positive (27 Jan 2026)

  Upgrade from A+/Stable on Rs 192 crore of bank facilities; liquidity rated strong, with cash and equivalents expected at about Rs 76 crore as of September 2025; parent Apollo Hospitals provides a letter of comfort for part of the debt.

  Source: CRISIL Ratings

Key Terms at Apollo Diagnostics

The clauses that shape day-to-day running and your exit — read these before the fee.

Other terms

A PCC cannot process samples.

Exit

Apollo says it will not take over a PCC until the PCC expresses its inability to continue or control the business.

Other terms

Apollo does not permit changes to the standard design and colour codes of PCCs.

Legal & Contract Summary

Key contract terms at a glance — read before you sign.

Who Can Apply for Apollo Diagnostics

Conditions the brand sets for partners, and the licences the business needs.

• Location: Ground floor only (access for senior citizens and people with disabilities)Required
• Technician: DMLT-qualified technician (Apollo says it can help source one; hiring someone living close to the centre is advised)Required
• Design: Apollo's standard design and colour code; no changes permittedRequired
• Preferred catchment: Residential middle or upper-middle class clusters; a doctor's clinic nearby is an added advantagePreferred

About the Brand

Apollo Diagnostics Outlet Network

Cities with Outlets

These figures are for Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, not this brand alone — separate from what a single franchise outlet earns.

A profitable franchisor doesn't mean profitable franchisees. These are the company's numbers, not an outlet's. A franchisor can grow on fees and supplies while outlets struggle — talk to existing franchisees and see their accounts before you decide.

Company Health Check

What Apollo Diagnostics's franchisor company has filed with the registrar and the courts — the checks a lawyer would run before you sign.

Status with the registrar

Active

Source: CRISIL rationale (Jan 2026); Tofler and InstaFinancials mirrors; not MCA21 (checked 2026-11-01)

How Apollo Diagnostics looks once the numbers are checked side by side.

• •Investment below the Healthcare & Pharmacy medianMidpoint ₹0 L vs a category median of ₹21.4 L across brands on FranchiseChuno.
• !The franchisor company is loss-makingIts latest filed accounts show a net loss. Franchisors that lose money can cut support or change terms — ask how franchise operations are funded.
• !2 red flags in the news or public discussionSee Reputation & News below, and ask the brand to address each one.

Ask Before You Sign

Questions tailored to what Apollo Diagnostics does and doesn't publish.

1. 1Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit — a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
2. 2Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
3. 3Ask for the royalty and any marketing-fund fee, and how they're calculated (on sales or profit).
4. 4Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
5. 5Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
6. 6Ask how the franchisor funds training and support while it's loss-making.
7. 7Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
8. 8Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
9. 9Visit 2–3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.

What Apollo Diagnostics franchisees say

We haven't yet heard from enough Apollo Diagnostics franchisees to show anything. We publish totals once 3 or more people who run an outlet have answered and we've called each one to check.

Frequently Asked Questions