| | DECEMBER 20254The Indian healthcare sector is one of foundational pillars of the country. Ensuring health, wellness, nutrition of the Indian population, the criticality of the healthcare sector cannot be overstated. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit the Indian shores, the Indian healthcare system was at the forefront of tackling the unexpected challenges. Apart from ensuring the health and wellness of Indian population, the healthcare sector is also one of the major contributors to the country's economy and is the engine of employment generation. In today's world, where diseases and ailments are growing rapidly, the healthcare industry in India has been expanding exponentially. Data suggests that in 2016, the Indian healthcare industry was valued at $86 billion. Expected to grow at a CAGR of 22 percent, the healthcare sector will be worth a whopping $638 billion by 2025. However, challenges prevail. The industry is still grappling with inadequate infrastructure, lack of trained medical professionals and more. Bringing widespread access to healthcare in both rural and urban set-up is another challenge that ails the Indian healthcare sector. Amidst prevailing challenges, the industry is being sustained by hard-working and committed healthcare professionals. In the current edition of the CEO Insights India magazine, we highlight visionary leaders in healthcare. One of the featured leaders is Dr. Sujit Paul, the Group CEO of Zota Healthcare ltd, bringing nearly 3 decades of experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and retail. He has led brands like Reliance Retail and Apollo Pharmacy, and today drives Zota's mission of affordable, accessible healthcare through Davaindia's expansion, digital health innovations, and global growth initiatives.Another featured leader is Dr. Annie Stanley Thakore, Group CEO, Pranaam Hospitals, who brings with her a legacy of more than 28 years in hospital operations, strategic growth, and clinical governance. Her qualifications span national and international arenas, with advanced certifications from Harvard University and other globally recognized institutions in healthcare management, quality systems, and leadership strategy. Her expertise covers a wide range of domains, including clinical operations, hospital commissioning, digital health transformation, and public-private healthcare partnerships. These healthcare leaders are the custodians of health and wellness in the country. From treating ailments to improving healthcare delivery services, their contribution to the Indian healthcare sector is massive.Your thoughts are welcomeRachita SharmaManaging Editoreditor@ceoinsightsindia.comHealthcare Leaders Strengthening Healthcare Delivery in India EditorialVol 09 · Issue 05- 12 ·DECEMBER, 2025 Publisher Alok ChaturvediSenior Designer Girisha M Visualiser Monalisha Malik Vayshnavi P D NoidaRohan S Jaspreet K advertise@ceoinsightsindia.comEditorial queries editor@ceoinsightsindia.comAdvertising ManagerRahul Das PattanaikTo subscribeVisit https://www.ceoinsightsindia.com/subscribe/ or send emailto subscription@ceoinsightsindia.comMagazine Price is Rs. 150 per issuePublisher Alok ChaturvediPrinted and Published By Alok Chaturvedi on behalf of InfoConnect Web Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., and Printed at Executive Prints - 113/7, Ground floor, Old madras road, Halasuru, Bangalore - 560008 and Published At No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugeshpalya, Bangalore-560017.Copyright © 2025 Info Connect Web Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher.GM - Sales & Marketing Amrit SinghCirculation Manager Magendran Perumal Editorial Keerthana Kantharaj Roopalatha H Viswanathan A Lakshmi Prabha S Meriya Sabu Managing Editor Rachita Sharma
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