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must understand when we try to change at 50, despite a lot of opposition. He
the way we live...the way we energise the founded the first corporate chain of multi-
nation, the way we improve our economy, speciality hospitals in India, the Apollo
it is not going to happen overnight. This is Hospitals.
how human beings function”. Dr Reddy has been providing quality
healthcare in India since 1983, and there are
42 Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, 67, Spiritual no signs of him slowing down. As one of the
Guru country’s oldest billionaires, he continues
More reticent doesn’t to shatter stereotypes by maintaining an
make Sri Sri Ravi active six day work routine. Also, the most
Shankar less influential. senior person of our influential listers, he
In fact it exactly is his says, ‘health has no holiday’. We salute you
soft spoken manner and Sir.
gentle aura that have
made him hugely sort after the world 44 Jamshyd Godrej, 75, Industrialist
over. He travels roughly 100 countries Over the past few
annually, spreading his art of spiritual decades, most urban
living to countless followers. Indian families have
“Time is always new, every day is new been touched by the
and every moment is new. But, when Godrej brand. From
we attend to it with all our attention and locks and safes to
enthusiasm we make it a celebration. May consumer products, electronics and real
2024 be a year of celebration and service to estate, the group has diversified into
humanity.” #HappyNewYear2024 various businesses over the years. Helming
the flagship company of the 125-year-old
43. Prathap C Reddy, 91, Doctor, group is Jamshyd N. Godrej, Chairman and
Entrepreneur managing director of Godrej & Boyce.
Over the last three When it comes to influential personalities
decades, India’s medical in the world of business, Jamshyd Godrej’s
landscape has seen a name shines bright. Godrej has made
massive shift, and in no significant contributions to the fields of
small measure, Apollo business, industry, and philanthropy,
Hospitals and Dr Reddy he has garnered immense respect
have played a major role in bringing about and recognition for his expertise and
this revolution. achievements.
After a flourishing (cardiology) practice of Here are a few of his quotes based on
his dreams in the US, Dr Reddy was asked his fundamental values of passion, self-
by his father to return to India. He soon reliance, inclusivity and professionalism:
realised that the medical landscape in the ‘There must be a great interest and hunger
country was plagued by several gaps, such and passion to be part of an organisation
as, poor infrastructure, abysmal delivery, and the belief that you have a lot to
and un-affordability. contribute. We all know that leadership is
The cardiologist turned an entrepreneur not about one person, it is about the whole
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