Happiest Health Launches Digital Health Business; Announces ₹500 Crore Technology Investment
New business unit to roll out 11 digital applications over 18 months; focus on integrated healthcare and personalised patient support
BENGALURU, November 12, 2026: Strengthening its presence in India’s rapidly expanding healthcare sector, Happiest Health has launched Happiest Digital Health, its fifth business vertical, with an ambitious roadmap to introduce 11 digital healthcare applications over the next 18 months. The company has also announced a commitment of ₹500 crore towards technology investments over the next five years.
The new initiative aims to take healthcare beyond hospitals and clinics by bringing together digital solutions, continuous health monitoring, personalised guidance and wellness services through an integrated technology-driven platform.
Ashok Soota, Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer of Happiest Health, said digital healthcare was among the fastest-growing segments globally and was expected to reach USD 1.8 trillion by 2033, registering an annual growth rate of 25 per cent.
He pointed out that the current digital healthcare ecosystem remained fragmented, with several players addressing individual healthcare needs rather than offering comprehensive solutions. Happiest Health aims to bridge this gap by creating an integrated platform that supports individuals across different stages of their healthcare journey.
The company’s long-term ambition is to emerge as India’s leading digital healthcare player by bringing multiple healthcare services under one connected ecosystem.
Highlighting the scale of investment planned, Davis Karedan, Co-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Happiest Health, said the organisation had already invested several hundred crores in developing its physical infrastructure across diagnostics, healthcare services and wellness.
He added that digital healthcare would require substantial investment in technology and supporting infrastructure. The company has committed ₹500 crore over the next five years towards technology development, with approximately 50 per cent of the investment earmarked specifically for digital healthcare.
Ravi Joshi, President and CEO of Digital Health at Happiest Health, announced that the company had identified a portfolio of 11 digital applications, which would be introduced in phases over the next 18 months.
Among the key offerings is DiaBeater, a doctor-led, AI-assisted diabetes management application supported by advanced glucose monitoring technology. The initiative aims to address India’s growing diabetes burden, with an estimated 100 million people living with the condition.
The company is also introducing ColonE, a gut microbiome testing service designed to provide detailed insights into gut health. The service is being made available to customers across the country.
Explaining the technology behind ColonE, Happiest Health said the test uses Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) to analyse the DNA of microorganisms present in a simple stool sample. The process generates approximately 5 GB of data, which is analysed and converted into an easy-to-understand report.
Nutritionists then guide individuals through the findings, offering suggestions on dietary habits and lifestyle changes to support better gut health.
The company clarified that ColonE is a wellness initiative intended to provide insights into gut microbiome composition and is not a diagnostic test.
With digital technologies increasingly transforming healthcare delivery, Happiest Health aims to combine advanced technology with personalised guidance, compassion and ethical healthcare practices.
The initiative is expected to strengthen preventive healthcare, enable continuous monitoring and support informed health decisions while reducing the need for unnecessary medical tests and interventions.
Through its new digital business vertical, Happiest Health is positioning itself to deliver a more connected, accessible and personalised healthcare experience.
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