Partnership accelerates expansion of pathology and integrated diagnostics capabilities across seven states of North India

Bangalore: Neuberg Diagnostics, one of India’s fastest growing and most trusted diagnostic service providers with presence across India, UAE, South Africa and the USA, has entered into a strategic joint venture partnership with Mahajan Imaging & Labs, one of India’s established and respected integrated diagnostic centre networks, to strengthen and expand pathology and wellness services across North India.

The collaboration brings together Neuberg’s proven pathology and genomics capabilities, clinical and operational expertise, multi-market experience and IT & digital infrastructure with Mahajan Imaging & Labs’ decades of experience in radiology, Nuclear Medicine, PET CT and advanced diagnostics, established presence across Delhi NCR & Jaipur, and deep clinical expertise.

As the exclusive partner for seven states of North India, Neuberg is now positioned to leverage Mahajan Imaging & Labs’ strong regional presence and existing pathology capabilities to expand its network. Through this partnership, Neuberg will collaborate with Mahajan Imaging & Labs to strengthen and integrate its presence in the existing labs in Noida, Lucknow and Jammu, reinforcing Neuberg’s footprint in the region.

The collaboration comes at a time when India’s organised diagnostics sector is expanding beyond conventional testing, with growing demand for preventive, specialised and precision diagnostics. ICRA, formerly known as Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited, estimates that organised diagnostic players could see 12–14% revenue growth in FY2027, supported by wellness testing, specialised services and deeper penetration into non-metro markets. This partnership positions Neuberg to capitalize on this opportunity through investments in laboratory infrastructure, collection capabilities and advanced testing.

The two organisations will work towards greater integration across pathology, imaging, nuclear medicine and genomics. This partnership enables Neuberg to enhance its wider network across North India with Mahajan Imaging & Labs’ established expertise in complex diagnostic evaluation. For Mahajan Imaging & Labs, the partnership brings operating scale and infrastructure to support its next phase of growth. Kabir Mahajan will serve as Chief Executive Officer for the Joint Venture operations, leading the organisation’s operations and growth agenda.

Dr. G.S.K. Velu, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Neuberg Diagnostics, said, “This partnership with Mahajan Imaging & Labs represents a significant milestone in Neuberg’s growth strategy. Mahajan Imaging & Labs is a clinical institute with a legacy spanning over 35 years and a leading position in North India. Its strong clinical foundation and established presence make it a natural partner as we strengthen our pathology footprint and build a more integrated diagnostics offering in the region. Our focus now is to complement that foundation with Neuberg’s pathology, genomics and wellness capabilities, IT & digital infrastructure and operating experience. This gives us an opportunity to build a much more comprehensive diagnostics presence in the region.”

Dr. Harsh Mahajan, Founder and Chairman, Mahajan Imaging & Labs, said, “The decision to associate with Neuberg is rooted in where diagnostics is headed. Radiology, Pathology or Genomics today does not exist in isolation. Increasingly, clinical decisions require information from imaging, pathology, molecular testing and genomics to be considered together. We have spent more than three decades building depth in imaging and radiology and have also been expanding our pathology footprint rapidly over the last few years. Pathology and Genomics are an integral been part of our diagnostic journey, and this association with Neuberg allows us to accelerate that existing capability by bringing in additional scale, infrastructure and expertise. This association allows us to broaden that clinical proposition without having to build every capability independently. It is an important step in expanding the pathology capabilities of Mahajan Imaging & Labs in a seamless manner and continuing to build our to being part of a more connected diagnostic ecosystem.”

Kabir Mahajan, Chief Executive Officer, Mahajan Imaging & Labs, said, “The priority now is execution. We will focus on strengthening the pathology, genomics and wellness capabilities, strengthening collection and sample logistics, integrating digital systems and improving turnaround times across the network, all while continuing to uphold the highest standards of quality, accuracy and clinical excellence that Mahajan Imaging & Labs is known for. We also see significant scope for technology and AI to support quality control, workflow management and reporting. The measure of success will not simply be how many centres we add, but whether we can deliver a consistent experience, reliable reporting and efficient access to a wider range of diagnostic services as the network grows.”

The transaction was supported by a team of leading professional advisors. Kornerstone Advisors, led by Nitin Savara, was the overall transaction advisor to Mahajan Imaging & Labs and its founders.  EY acted as the exclusive Investment Banking advisor to Mahajan Imaging & Labs. C&S Partners served as the legal advisor. Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) and Dhruva Advisors conducted Vendor Due Diligence for Mahajan Imaging & Labs. For Neuberg Diagnostics, Khaitan & Co. acted as legal advisor, while Deloitte served as the financial and tax due diligence advisor, supporting Neuberg through the transaction process.