Apollo Hospitals Honoured as ET Family Business of the Year – Mega

Apollo Hospitals has been recognised as the ET Family Business of the Year – Mega at the 2026 Economic Times Family Business Awards, recognising its enduring contribution to advancing healthcare in India through visionary leadership, clinical excellence and a steadfast commitment to patient care. The award celebrates family-led enterprises that have demonstrated sustained excellence, resilience and lasting impact within their industries.  
 
Founded by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Apollo Hospitals has grown into one of Asia's leading integrated healthcare providers while remaining true to its founding mission of making world-class healthcare more accessible. Over nearly four decades, the organisation has advanced healthcare through multidisciplinary expertise, cutting-edge medical technologies, digital innovation and evidence-based clinical practice, improving outcomes for millions of patients.  
 
Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, called the award a tribute to the values and shared purpose that have guided Apollo Hospitals since its inception. Reflecting on his vision of making world-class healthcare accessible to every Indian, he acknowledged the contributions of his daughters along with Apollo's leadership, clinicians, nurses and employees in building an institution that continues to shape the future of healthcare in India, dedicating the honour to the entire Apollo family.  
 
Dr. Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, said that Apollo will continue expanding its impact through innovation, technology and strategic partnerships while creating greater value across the healthcare ecosystem with patients at its centre. Ms. Shobana Kamineni, Executive Chairperson, Apollo HealthCo and Apollo Pharmacies, highlighted the strength of the sisters' collaborative leadership. Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, expressed gratitude to patients, shareholders and Apollo's employees for their continued trust, confidence and dedication. Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice-Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, acknowledged the contributions of her three sisters, emphasising that they have always worked as equals in building the institution together and that shared leadership has remained central to Apollo's journey.  
 
This recognition reinforces Apollo Hospitals' commitment to advancing compassionate, evidence-based healthcare while driving clinical excellence, innovation and trust for patients, healthcare professionals and communities across India.