Over the past few decades, India has made remarkable progress in healthcare delivery and management, establishing the sector as one of the most crucial in the post-pandemic world. As the healthcare ecosystem continues to innovate, integrating cutting-edge technology has become essential to keeping pace with the demands of the times. Amidst global public health challenges, healthcare professionals—including doctors, pharmacists, healthcare entrepreneurs, and scientists—played an important role in mitigating risks and enhancing healthcare access for the masses.
BW Healthcare World organised the 3rd edition of the prestigious 40 Under 40 awards, honoring outstanding healthcare professionals under 40 who have demonstrated remarkable expertise, empathy, innovation, and foresight in their fields, making significant contributions to society. The winner list highlights individuals with unique business ideas who are driving change, and each one is dedicated to serving the nation by striving to provide the gift of good health to its citizens.
Success in the BW Healthcare World 40 Under 40 is measured not just by financial metrics such as revenue, valuations, and profits, but by the innovation and impact of ideas. With India poised to be the world's youngest nation, the 40 Under 40 list celebrates the young innovators, disruptors, founders, and CEOs shaping the future of healthcare.
The 3rd edition of the BW Healthcare World 40 under 40 business of Healthcare Summit and awards, a convergence of visionary leaders, professionals, and policymakers, was held on August 31 at The Imperial, New Delhi. After receiving numerous nominations and undergoing a rigorous yet transparent shortlisting process, the top 38 young achievers were selected by a discerning jury, recognising their outstanding contributions to healthcare and pharma industry.
To celebrate those who have made significant contributions to India's pharmaceutical industry—leading the way with innovation and a commitment to improving the well-being of millions— BW Pharma World in association with BW Healthcare World organised Pharma Person of the Year 2024 on the same day. Krishna Prasad Chigurupati, Managing director of Granules India received the Pharma Person of the Year 2024 award.
During the summit, (Hony) Brig Dr Arvind Lal, Padma Shri Executive Chairman Dr Lal PathLabs shared his journey and insights on the present and future of diagnostics in India.
“Equitable access to high-quality diagnostics must be our guiding principle. We must continue to invest in education, training, and infrastructure to reach and serve the underserved”, Dr Lal said.
The List Of BW Healthcare World 40 Under 40 Young Achievers of 2024.
Sno. | Name | Designation | Organisation |
1 | Dr. Diva Kant Misra | Founder Director, Lead Retina Surgeon | Swarn Jyoti Eye Hospital |
2 | Abhishek Kumar | Director- Business Development | AliveCor |
3 | Dr. SANDIP PATEL | Founder & CEO | DOCTHUB |
4 | Anchal Sharma | Founder & CEO | CanHeal |
5 | Amrit Ravi | Head of Business - Digital Therapeutics | Apollo Healthco ltd |
6 | Dr. Akram Ahmad | Founder & CEO | Academically Global |
7 | Dimple Jangda | Founder, Gut health & Ayurveda coach | Prana |
8 | Dr. Shelly Mahajan | LAB DIRECTOR | Mahajan Imaging |
9 | Payal Bhayana | AVP - Growth & Strategy | Felix Hospital |
10 | Dr. Aparna Dhar | Director - Cancer Genetics and Molecular Oncology | Max Healthcare |
11 | Urvashi Prasad | Former Director, Office of Vice Chairman | NITI Aayog |
12 | Simran Shamanur | General physician & Sexual Medicine Specialist | Allo Health |
13 | Dr Shalabh Dass | Senior Medical officer | GOVT of DELHI |
14 | Dr. Harsha Agarwal | Psycho oncologist and head of department-psycho oncology | Rajiv Gandhi cancer institute and research centre |
15 | Runam Mehta | MedTech CEO |
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16 | Abhijeet Das | Partner | Lexcounsel Law Offices |
17 | Dr. Charu Dutt Arora | Consultant Physician - Geriatrics, Palliative Care & Home Health | AmeriHealth , Asian Hospital |
18 | Rinkesh Shah | Senior General Manager | Mankind Pharma |
19 | Ms. Swati Chatrath | CEO | Medical Warehouse |
20 | Sivakumar Subramaniam | General Manager (Unit Head) | Karpagam Hospital |
21 | Vidhi Merchant | CEO, Founder & Director | The Mood Space (TMS Counseling Pvt. Ltd.) |
22 | Pankit Gami | Founder & CEO | Knovator Technologies Pvt Ltd |
23 | Noby Varghese | Senior Key Expert | Siemens Healthineers |
24 | Dr. Kunal Sharma | Associate Director & HOD, Centre of Excellence- Histopathology; Lead- Digital Pathology and | Agilus Diagnostics |
25 | Dr Apurva Kapoor | Senior Consultant Radiologist | City Imaging & Clinical Labs LLP(CICL) | City X-Ray & Scan Clinic Pvt Ltd (CXR) |
26 | Anmol Arora | Founder & CEO | Docvita |
27 | Manoj Meena | Vice President (Supply & Operations) | Pristyn Care ( GHV Advanced Care Pvt Ltd) |
28 | Dr. Akshat Chadha |
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29 | Parag Sudam Khobragade | System Engineering Professional | Siemens Healthineers |
30 | Dr. Abel George | Facility Director | Paras Health, Udaipur |
31 | Dr. Nirmala Ganapathy | Senior Registrar Oncoplasty, Plastic surgery | HCG AASTHA CANCER CENTER, AHMEDABAD |
32 | Dr Venkatraman Karthikeayan | Consultant Neurologist | Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, Chennai |
33 | Dilip Chand Raja S | Consultant Orthopedics and Spine Surgery | Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai |
34 | Dr Aarthy P | Consultant Urologist & Robotic Surgeon | Kauvery Hospitals, Vadapalani, Chennai |
35 | Dr. Tanaya Narendra | Founder and Chief Ideator | Dr Cuterus |
36 | Soumya Prabhat Jati | Section Head - Medical | Hero MotoCorp Ltd |
37 | Dr. Bhuvan Chugh | Senior Consultant - Medical Oncology | Max Healthcare (Saket & Gurgaon) |
38 | Dr. Devashree Toprani | CONSULTANT DENTAL ONCOLOGIST | HCG AASTHA CANCER CENTER, AHMEDABAD |