Bengaluru, June 28, 2025 – Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare providers in India, proudly announced dual honours received at the prestigious Financial Express Healthcare Summit & Awards 2025, held in New Delhi on June 25, 2025. The awards, organized annually by The Financial Express, celebrate excellence and innovation in the healthcare sector by honoring individuals and organizations making a lasting impact.
Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, was conferred with the title of ‘Healthcare Leader of the Year’, recognizing his visionary leadership, lifelong commitment to accessible healthcare, and his transformative impact on the healthcare landscape across regions. Dr. Moopen has been instrumental in leading the largest M&A in the healthcare industry in India with the recent integration of Aster and Quality Care’s extensive network, backed by Blackstone. This integration will position Aster among India’s top three healthcare chains.
Ms. Alisha Moopen, Deputy Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, was felicitated as the ‘Women Entrepreneur of the Year’ for her pioneering contributions in scaling operations, driving digital transformation, and spearheading initiatives in women’s health, mental wellness, and inclusive leadership.
Reacting to the recognition, Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, said, “It is truly an honour to receive the Healthcare Leader of the Year award. When we started Aster with a small clinic over three decades ago, our vision was simple: to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable to all. This recognition reflects the tireless efforts of thousands of our healthcare professionals who live this mission every day. We remain committed to building a future where compassionate care and clinical excellence go hand in hand.”
Ms. Alisha Moopen, Deputy Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare, expressed, “This award is not just a personal milestone—it is a reminder of the responsibility we carry to shape the future of healthcare. At Aster, we envision a world where care is not reactive, but proactive, not limited by geography, but enabled by technology, not bound by hierarchy, but powered by inclusion. As we build this future, I’m especially passionate about creating pathways for more women to lead, innovate, and reimagine healthcare for the next generation.”
At the institutional level, Aster hospitals also received multiple accolades. Aster Medcity was recognized as the Best in South India for its excellence in organ transplantation program, surgical innovation and robotic program, emergency and critical care, neurosciences, and social impact. Aster Whitefield received the Excellence in South India award across key specialities including multispecialty care, oncology, OBG (obstetrics and gynecology), and neurosciences, while Aster CMI Hospital was named the Best Multispecialty Hospital in South India.
With a focus on sustainability, digital health, and affordable care, Aster continues to break new ground in patient-centric innovation and social impact initiatives. The dual recognition at the 2025 Healthcare Summit & Awards reaffirms Aster’s growing influence as a healthcare thought leader and its deep-rooted commitment to care beyond boundaries.
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