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MediBuddy becomes integrated app partner for Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Mumbai: Digital healthcare platform MediBuddy has announced its association with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)as an integrated app partner on Friday.
With this partnership, MediBuddy has incorporated the National Health Authority’s (NHA) Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), allowing users to generate their own personalised Ayushman Bharat Health Account number through the MediBuddy app. The ABHA integration into the MediBuddy app is a part of the company’s initiatives to further digitise the health records of millions of its users.
ABDM is a digital framework that will enable patients, doctors, and healthcare professionals to safely and securely share digital health records on a single platform. It aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. It will bridge the existing gap amongst different stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem through digital highways.
Users can access and link their Personal Health Records (PHR) using the ABHA number to create and update their health history, all in one place. They can also securely grant access to medical professionals as and when needed. This will ensure a safe and efficient flow of information, bridging the gap that often exists between patients and caregivers due to a lack of medical history. Basic demographic and contact information will be required to issue a Health ID, which MediBuddy will provide to the ABDM system. The ID will be used to uniquely identify individuals, authenticate them, and retain their own and their family’s health records in the ecosystem, hence improving the overall healthcare experience.
Commenting on this partnership, MediBuddy co-founder & CEO Satish Kannan said, “By launching the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission, the government has taken a giant step forward in the healthcare industry. We are thrilled to have partnered with them to assist millions of users in creating unique health IDs, enabling centralised digital health records. Our initiatives are aligned with the government’s steps to enable ease of access to quality health care for people across the country.”
Brands
Magnum Ice Cream Netherlands takes control of Kwality Wall’s India from Unilever
61.9 per cent stake transfer reshapes ownership as Unilever exits promoter role
MUMBAI: Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited has entered a new chapter, with The Magnum Ice Cream Company HoldCo 1 Netherlands B.V. acquiring a controlling 61.9 per cent stake from a clutch of Unilever PLC-led entities, marking a significant shift in ownership.
The transaction, completed on March 30, 2026, follows a share purchase agreement signed in June 2025. The incoming promoter picked up over 145 crore equity shares, effectively taking control of the company and being formally classified as its new promoter under regulatory norms.
As part of the deal, the outgoing promoter group, including Unilever Group Limited and its affiliated entities, has fully exited its shareholding in the company. They have now been reclassified from promoter to public shareholders, closing a long-standing association with the ice cream business in India.
The board of Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited took note of the ownership change and approved a series of leadership updates alongside it. Ritesh Tiwari stepped down as director, while Abhijit Bhattacharya was appointed as chairperson and additional non-executive director. Tahir Toloy Tanridagli also joined the board as an additional non-executive director.
The reshuffle signals a broader strategic reset as the Magnum-led entity looks to steer the brand’s next phase of growth in India. The transition has been carried out in line with regulatory requirements, including disclosures tied to the open offer and reclassification norms under market regulations.
With Unilever stepping back and Magnum stepping in, Kwality Wall’s India is effectively getting a fresh scoop of leadership and direction. The coming months will reveal how the new promoter plans to scale the brand in one of the world’s most competitive ice cream markets.
