Prathap C. Reddy | |
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 Prathap C. Reddy in 2014 | |
| Born | Prathap Chandra Reddy 5 February 1933 |
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| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Sucharitha Reddy |
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| Awards | Padma Vibhushan (2010) Padma Bhushan (1991) |
Prathap Chandra Reddy (born 5 February 1933) [1] [2] is an Indian Entrepreneur and Cardiologist who founded the first corporate chain of hospitals in India, the Apollo Hospitals. [3] India Today ranked him 48th in its 2017 list of India's 50 most powerful people. [4]
Reddy was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1991 [5] and received the Padma Vibhushan, which is India's second-highest civilian award, in 2010. [6]
Reddy was married at an early age to a lady of his own community and social background in a match arranged by their families in the usual Indian way. The couple are the parents of four children, all girls:
All of Reddy's daughters are serving as directors in the Apollo Hospitals. [8]
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