Bengaluru, September 08, 2025 – Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare was conferred with the prestigious Healthcare Icon of the Year Award at the ET Healthcare Awards 2025, held in New Delhi on September 5, 2025. The awards, organized annually by The Economic Times, celebrate excellence and innovation in the healthcare sector by honoring individuals and organizations making a lasting impact.
The recognition celebrates his visionary leadership, relentless pursuit of excellence, and steadfast dedication to making quality healthcare accessible and affordable to communities. His transformative initiatives and strategic direction have not only strengthened Aster DM Healthcare’s presence across regions but also created a lasting impact on the broader healthcare landscape, setting new benchmarks for innovation, patient care, and social responsibility.
Dr. Azad Moopen began his journey in 1987 with a single clinic in Dubai, driven by the vision of making quality healthcare accessible and affordable. Over the years, he has transformed Aster DM Healthcare into one of India’s leading integrated healthcare providers. Today, Aster operates 19 hospitals, 10 clinics, 203 pharmacies, and 259 labs and patient experience centers across five states. Guided by Dr. Moopen’s belief that healthcare is a service, not just a business, Aster continues to deliver affordable care while maintaining the highest standards of quality.