CNBC-TV18 honoured Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder and Chairman of Apollo Hospitals, on 7 November 2025 for his pioneering and enduring contributions to Indian healthcare. Dr. Reddy is widely regarded as a visionary who transformed the nation’s private healthcare landscape when he established Apollo Hospitals in 1983. His mission — to make world-class medical care accessible and affordable for every Indian — sparked a paradigm shift that continues to shape the sector today.