BMC's Seven Hills Hospital revival deal sparks political backlash over transparency
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is nearing a deal with Capri Global to revive the stalled Seven Hills Hospital project in Marol, Andheri. The agreement, signed on December 12, 2025, has already received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) just three days later. However, the move has faced strong opposition from the Congress party, which is demanding closer scrutiny of the terms. The Seven Hills Hospital project, a 1,500-bed multi-speciality facility, was launched in July 2010 under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Under the original agreement with Soma Constructions Ltd, BMC was entitled to treat 20% of patients either free of charge or at subsidised rates. Yet, the hospital repeatedly failed to meet its obligations, including unpaid property tax and lease rent, leading to financial and operational troubles.
In March 2018, creditors of Seven Hills Healthcare Pvt Ltd (SHPL) initiated Corporate Insolvency Resolution Proceedings (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The Congress party has now raised concerns over the proposed settlement, questioning why BMC signed the agreement with Capri Global before presenting it to the Improvement Committee. Group leader Ashraf Azmi criticised the lack of transparency and warned that absorbing tax and rent disputes into insolvency frameworks could weaken BMC’s revenue recovery efforts.
The party has called for a broader public, legal, and policy review before any long-term commitments are made. Azmi also highlighted the failure of the original PPP structure, arguing that the new deal requires thorough examination to avoid past mistakes. The revised lease deed and restructuring plan for Seven Hills Hospital remain under dispute. While BMC moves forward with Capri Global, the Congress party insists on a detailed assessment of financial and legal risks. The outcome will determine whether the project can finally resume operations after years of delays.
