Meet man who owns 71 hospitals, 5000 pharmacies, goes office daily at age of 92, net worth is Rs 26560 crore, his name is...
New Delhi: Age 92 years, working 9 hours a day and a business worth thousands of crores. You might not believe it at first but this is the reality. At this age when most people become incapable of moving around, Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, the founder of Apollo Hospitals, goes to his office every day at the age of 92. The hard work and vision of the founder of the largest hospital network in the country have transformed the entire scenario of health services in India. Dr. Reddy works in the office every day from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Even today, Dr. Reddy's energy and dedication to work are no less than that of a young person. He says that health services are his passion and he wants to continuously improve them. Dr. Reddy started the country's first corporate hospital, Apollo Hospitals, in 1983. At that time, there was a lack of good healthcare facilities in the country, and people used to go abroad for treatment.
Dr. Reddy was determined to provide global-level medical facilities within the country. His vision has forever changed the healthcare services in the country. Born in Chennai, Dr. Reddy studied MBBS at Stanley Medical College and received training as a cardiologist in the United States. A letter from his father in the 1970s inspired him to return to India. In 1979, the death of a patient due to inadequate facilities shattered him so much that he decided to start Apollo Hospitals afterward. He also vowed that no one would die due to lack of treatment again.
Today, Apollo Hospitals is not just a hospital but a large healthcare empire. Apollo has 71 hospitals, over 5000 pharmacy outlets, 291 primary care clinics, a diagnostic network, and a digital health platform across the country. Quality healthcare services are being provided at every corner of the country by this group. The group is continuously expanding these facilities. The market cap of Apollo Hospitals is currently over 70,000 crores.
The Reddy family holds a 29.3% stake in it. According to Forbes, Dr. Reddy's total wealth is Rs 26,560 crores. Despite such wealth, he lives a very simple life. Dr. Reddy believes that success makes us humble and inspires us to work more for the country. In an interview with Business Today, he said, 'We should use our success to make the country better.'
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