The year 2025 has been a breakthrough year for India’s health-tech sector, with innovation, technology, and patient-focused solutions taking center stage. From AI-powered apps for early diagnosis and wearable devices for monitoring health to ultra-fast medicine delivery and expanded mental health services, healthcare is becoming more accessible and efficient than ever before. The leaders featured here have not only embraced technology but also built solutions that address real-world healthcare challenges, improve patient outcomes, and reach millions across the country. Their vision and efforts are shaping the future of healthcare in India, making it smarter, faster, and more inclusive.
Aadit Palicha, Co-founder & CEO, Zepto has revolutionized access to essential medicines through its hyperfast delivery model, enabling patients to receive critical healthcare products within minutes. In 2025, Zepto Pharmacy expanded its footprint across major Indian cities, integrating digital prescriptions, AI-driven inventory management, and patient support services. By leveraging technology and a robust logistics network, Zepto pharmacy has bridged critical gaps in healthcare accessibility, ensuring timely medication delivery and enhancing patient outcomes.
Ashish Vig, CEO, Cipla Digital Health has emerged as a key force in India’s digital healthcare transformation. In 2025, the launch of ClipAir, an AI-powered mobile application for asthma screening, marked a significant step toward improving early diagnosis and disease awareness in respiratory care. The app leverages artificial intelligence to analyze breathing sounds and symptom inputs, enabling timely screening and risk assessment for asthma, particularly in underserved and high-risk populations.
Under CEO Deepinder Goyal’s leadership, Eternal Limited, the parent company of Zomato has supported the development of Temple, an innovative brain blood flow monitoring device designed for non-invasive, real-time assessment of cerebral circulation. The device represents a significant advance in neurological care, with potential applications in early stroke detection, traumatic brain injury management, and critical care monitoring.
Blinkit, founded by Albinder Dhindsa, has launched Blinkit Ambulance, a service aimed at providing fast and reliable emergency medical transport. Leveraging Blinkit’s logistics network, the service ensures timely access to healthcare, helping patients reach hospitals quickly in critical situations. Blinkit Ambulance represents a practical step toward integrating technology and speed in emergency healthcare services.
Orange Health Labs, Co-founded by Tarun Bhambra, has strengthened access to at-home diagnostics through its partnership with Zepto. Integrated into the Zepto app, the service enables 60-minute sample collection and delivers digital test reports within hours. Powered by Orange Health Labs’ NABL-accredited infrastructure, the initiative brings fast, reliable, and tech-enabled diagnostic services to users across major Indian cities, expanding the reach of digital healthcare.
Under the leadership of Achin Gupta, COO, Cipla, the company has rolled out a nationwide awareness campaign for Afrezza, an inhaled insulin therapy for diabetes management. The campaign addresses emotional and behavioral barriers to insulin use, including fear of injections, complex treatment routines, and social stigma. Through empathetic storytelling, digital outreach, and on-ground patient engagement, the initiative focuses on education, empowerment, and destigmatisation, reinforcing Cipla’s patient-centric approach to diabetes care.
Farmako, founded by Aman Bhandula, is an Indian health-tech platform offering ultra-fast, 24/7 online delivery of medicines and healthcare products. Operating in regions such as Delhi, Gurgaon and Moradabad. Farmako promises deliveries in as little as 30 minutes, improving access to essential medicines and making healthcare more convenient for patients.
Lissun, co-founded and led by Krishna Veer Singh, is India’s second-largest mental health platform, with over 20 centres across the country. The company has delivered more than 1,05,000 therapy sessions, supporting 75,000+ clients through a growing network of clinicians and partners. With a strong B2B presence across hospitals, corporates, and schools, Lissun has built a scalable mental healthcare ecosystem. Its AI-led tools—RayAI for early screening and parent support, and TherapistAI for clinician assistance—reflect a tech-driven approach to care.
Co-founded by Avishek Agarwal, Jobizo is a healthcare-focused hiring platform that connects hospitals and healthcare institutions with verified nurses and allied health professionals. The platform plays a crucial role in bridging workforce gaps by enabling on-demand and flexible hiring, helping hospitals maintain continuity of care and operational efficiency. So far Jobizo has created more than 25,000 Jobs.
Litemed, co-founded and led by Sri Velliyur, has introduced Curapod, a wearable device designed to provide effective, non-invasive pain management. The device leverages advanced technology to deliver targeted therapy, helping patients manage chronic and acute pain conveniently at home or on the move. With features focused on comfort, ease of use, and real-time monitoring, Curapod empowers users to take control of their pain management while reducing dependence on medication.