FINAL SIX NOMINEES OF ALL AWARD CATEGORIES AT THE 17TH ANNUAL HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & POWER BRAND AWARDS 2026 POWERED BY NETWORK 7 MEDIA GROUP'S RESEARCH WING NETWORK 7 RESEARCH

AND THE NOMINEES ARE

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Pharma Visionary Campaign Masterstroke Award 2026

And The Nominees Are  

  1. NOVELTREAT AND SEMATRINITY (semaglutide injection) – Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited.
  2. TRELAGLIP (Trelagliptin) – Zuventus Healthcare Limited.
  3. ELEFTHA (Trastuzumab Biosimilar) – Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited.
  4. YURPEAK (Tirzepatide) – Cipla Ltd.
  5. TISHTHA (Nivolumab Biosimilar) – Zydus Lifesciences Limited.
  6. GLEMPA (Empagliflozin) – Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Transformational Business Leader of the Year 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Mr. Namit Joshi, Chairman, Centrient Pharmaceuticals India Private Limited.
  2. Mr. Bhavin Mukund Mehta, Vice Chairman, Kilitch Drugs India Ltd.
  3. Mr. Amit Gupta, Founder, Managing Director & CEO, Leeford Healthcare Limited
  4. Dr. Rajiv Modi, Chairman and Managing Director, Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
  5. Mr. Nirav K. Mehta, Founder, Managing Director & CEO, CORONA Remedies Limited.
  6. Mr. Priyavrat Bhartia, Managing Director, Jubilant Pharmova Limited.  

Excellence in Breakthrough Pharmaceutical Innovations 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Systopic Laboratories Private Limited
  2. RPG Life Sciences Limited
  3. Panacea Biotec Ltd.
  4. J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited
  5. Rusan Pharma Limited
  6. Gufic Biosciences Limited  

The Bharat Award for Distinguished Paediatrics Statesmanship (Male) 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Dr. Abhay Bang, Director, SEARCH (Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health)
  2. Dr. Hanumantha Rao Pasupuleti, Founder, Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences
  3. Dr. Arbinder Kumar Singal, Pediatric Urologist, CEO & Co-founder, Fitterfly
  4. Dr. Sumit Chakravarty, Associate Director of Pediatrics & Neonatology and Head of NICU, Asian Hospital, Faridabad
  5. Dr. Bhupendra Avasthi, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Surya Hospitals
  6. Dr. Sandeep Kelkar, Director, Dept. of Pediatrics, MRR Children’s Hospital  

The Bharat Award for Distinguished Paediatrics Statesmanship (Female) 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Dr. Armida Fernandez, Founder & Trustee, SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education & Health Action)
  2. Dr. Neelam Kler, Chairperson, Department of Neonatology, Centre for Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
  3. Dr. Lakshmi Sundararajan, Senior Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital
  4. Dr. Indu Khosla, Consultant Pediatrician and Pulmonologist; Director, Dr. Indu’s Newborn & Childcare Centre
  5. Dr. Susan Fernandes, Pediatric Neonatologist, The Children’s Hospital Mumbai
  6. Dr. Nandini Mundkur, Developmental Pediatrician & Director, Centre for Child Development & Disabilities

Woman Luminary Leader in Medical Aesthetics & Beauty Care 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Dr. Monica Kapoor, Founder & Director, D’MOKA Cosmetic Clinic
  2. Dr. Shefali Trasi-Nerurkar, Dermatologist, Aesthetic Physician & Trichologist, La Piel Skin Clinic
  3. Dr. Soma Sarkar, Dermatologist and Aesthetic Physician, Dr. Soma’s Aesthetic Clinic & Academy
  4. Dr. Priyanka Reddy, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Founder, DNA Skin Clinic & Wellness Center
  5. Dr. Madhavi Pudi, Cosmetic Dermatologist, Dr. Madhavi’s Advanced Skin, Hair and Laser Clinic
  6. Dr. Suruchi Puri, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Founder, Dr. Suruchi Puri’s Medi Makeovers

Visionary Leaders in Medical Device Innovations 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Sahajanand Medical Technologies Limited
  2. Mindray Medical India Pvt. Ltd.
  3. Poly Medicure Ltd.
  4. Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
  5. Laxmi Dental Ltd.
  6. Tarsons Products Ltd.

Woman Leader in Breakthrough Cosmetic Dermatology Innovations 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Dr. Sonia Tekchandani, Co-founder, Tender Skin International
  2. Dr. Venu Kumari, Founder, Dr. Venus Institute of Skin and Hair
  3. Dr. Geeta Grewal, Founder, 9Muses Wellness Clinic
  4. Dr. Nivedita Dadu, Founder & Chairman, Dadu Medical Centre
  5. Dr. Noopur Jain, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Co-founder, Skinzest
  6. Dr. Rajeshwari Jarupula, Founder, Dr. Rajeshwari’s Skin Care & Hair Restoration Centre

Most Trusted Wellness & Nutrition Brand of the Year 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Plix
  2. Kapiva
  3. OZiva
  4. Wellbeing Nutrition
  5. Zeroharm
  6. Kiro Beauty

Iconic Woman Visionary in Cosmetic Dermatology Innovation 2026

  1. Dr. Praba Reddy, Founder & MD, Vcare
  2. Dr. Lalita Arya, Founder & CEO, Derma Puritys
  3. Dr. Monisha Aravind, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Co-founder, Armoraa Skin Solutions
  4. Dr. Harshna Bijlani, Founder & Medical Head, The Ageless Clinic
  5. Dr. Reema Das Mallik, Founder, Illumis Aesthetic Clinic
  6. Dr. Meghna Mour, Co-founder & Medical Head, Skuccii Supercliniq

Most Admired Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturer: Leadership in Innovation & Quality 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Amneal Pharmaceuticals
  2. Linux Laboratories Private Limited
  3. Masaya Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
  4. Malladi Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
  5. Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
  6. Maiva Pharma Private Limited

Pioneering Force in Skincare Innovation 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Dr. Koushik Lahiri, Medical Director, Wizderm Skin & Hair Clinic
  2. Dr. Senthil Sivaprakasam, Founder, Radiance Skin & Hair Care
  3. Dr. Prashant Soma, Founder, Oliva Skin & Hair Clinic
  4. Dr. Jagdish Sakhiya, Chief Dermatologist & Founder, Sakhiya Skin Clinic
  5. Dr. Harvinder Marwah, Founder, Dr. Marwah’s Clinic
  6. Dr. Madan Kumar B.J., MD & Co-founder, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Hair Transplant Surgeon, Vtiara Clinic

Most Admired Super Specialty Hospital: A Legacy of Care 

And The Nominees Are

  1. ShardaCare-Healthcity
  2. Currae Hospitals (Patni Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.)
  3. ISIC Multispeciality Hospital
  4. Marudhar Hospital
  5. Prashanth Group of Hospitals
  6. Muthoot Healthcare

Vanguard of Cold Chain Logistics 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. SFC Cold Chain Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
  2. Cencora
  3. CRYOPDP
  4. DSV – Global Transport and Logistics
  5. Kuehne+Nagel
  6. Mahindra Logistics

The Healing Touch in Healthcare Leadership 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. White Lotus International Hospital & Research Centre

  2. CKS Hospital

  3. Zynova Shalby Multi-Speciality Hospital
  4. Mythri Hospital
  5. Alavi Multi Speciality Hospital
  6. ADVAYA Hospitals

Trailblazing Woman Entrepreneur in Healthcare Innovation 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Prof. Dr. Neha S. Arora, CEO & Director, Ningen Skin Sciences Pvt. Ltd. & Auriga Research Pvt. Ltd.
  2. Ms. Arthi Raguram, Founder & CEO, Deyga Organics
  3. Ms. Aishwarya Sawarna Nir, Founder & CEO, Global Beauty Secrets (GBS)

  4. Dr. Mikki Singh,Founder, Dermatologist & Cosmetologist, Bodycraft Salon Spa and Clinic

  5. Ms. Megha Asher, Co-founder & COO, Juicy Chemistry
  6. Ms. Supriya Malik, Founder & CEO, Indulgeo Essentials

Visionary Pharma Innovators of the Year 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Satyarx Pharma Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
  2. Reliance Formulation Pvt. Ltd.
  3. Elvia Care Pvt. Ltd. (Haryana)
  4. Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies
  5. DifGen Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
  6. Orchid Pharma Ltd.

Most Promising Innovative Skincare Retail Brand 2026

  1. Kama Ayurveda
  2. Plum Goodness
  3. Soulflower
  4. Palsons Derma
  5. Dot & Key
  6. Cutiskart

Trailblazer of Innovation: Most Promising Entrepreneur 2026

  1. Mr. Vikas Goel, Managing Director, Knoll Healthcare
  2. Mr. Narayanarao Vikram, Lloyd Healthcare
  3. Mr. Hari Om, Chairman and Managing Director, Infallible Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
  4. Mr. A.S. Shankar, Founder & Chairman, Sidhu Pharma Labs Private Limited
  5. Mr. Venkat Nelabhotla, Co-founder, President & CEO, Vyome Holdings, Inc.
  6. Mr. Ramkumar Rajagopal, Managing Director, Stedman Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Visionary Pharma Leaders in Skincare Innovations 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Allergan Aesthetics (An AbbVie Company)
  2. Foxtale Consumer Private Limited
  3. Dermalogica
  4. Brinton Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
  5. Fixderma India Pvt. Ltd.
  6. Minimalist Skincare

Distinguished Honor in Pharma Intermediates & Advanced API Leadership 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Century Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
  2. Centrient Pharmaceuticals India Private Limited
  3. Matrix Pharmacorp Pvt. Ltd.
  4. Surya Life Sciences Ltd.
  5. Ultratech India Limited
  6. Aarti Pharmalabs Limited

Pharma Visionaries in CDMO Leadership Innovations 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Cohance Lifesciences Limited
  2. The Madras Pharmaceuticals Limited
  3. Innova Captab Limited
  4. BioMatrix Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
  5. Theon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
  6. Axxelent Pharma Science Pvt. Ltd.

Most Promising & Innovative Healthcare Enterprise of the Year 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Vital Healthcare Private Limited
  2. Johnlee Pharmaceuticals
  3. Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
  4. Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
  5. Shine Pharmaceuticals Limited
  6. Allites Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

Most Promising & Innovative Future-Ready Enterprise in CRAMS 2026

  1. Anthem Biosciences Limited
  2. Synthimed Labs Private Limited
  3. Onesource Specialty Pharma Limited
  4. Biodeal Pharmaceuticals Limited
  5. Shasun Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
  6. Globela Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

Leadership in Pharmaceutical Contract Research & Innovation 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. AXIS Clinicals Ltd
  2. Aizant Drug Research Solutions Pvt Ltd
  3. Advity Research Private Limited
  4. Jeevan Scientific Technology Limited
  5. ZenRise Clinical Research Limited
  6. VerGo Pharma Research Private Limited.

Most Promising Innovator in Healthcare Software Solutions 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. CitiusTech

  2. Siemens Healthineers

  3. Infinx Healthcare
  4. C Square Info Solutions
  5. MediBuddy
  6. Dozee

Most Innovative Healthcare Change-Agent Entrepreneur of the Year 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Mr. Hari Kiran Chereddi, Founder & CEO, HRV LifeSciences & NHG Pharma
  2. Mr. Rajesh Khatri, Founder & Chairman, Glowderma Lab Private Limited
  3. Mr. Samad Hussain Patanwala, Founder & CEO, Den Mark Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd
  4. Mr. Aditya Bhatia,Founder & Managing Director, Medcell Pharma Pvt Ltd.
  5. Mr. Bharat N Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, Leben Laboratories Pvt. Ltd
  6. Mr. Sachin Garg, Founder, Saphnix Lifesciences  

Visionary Healthcare Leader of the Year 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Dr. Akhil Dadi, Chief Joint Replacement Surgeon & CMD, Srikara Hospitals
  2. Dr. Vijay R. Reddy, Chairman & Medical Director, Ekana Hospitals
  3. Dr. G.V. Sampath, Founder & Chairman, Naruvi Hospitals
  4. Dr. Vrajesh Shah, Founder & Managing Director, Apex Group of Hospitals
  5. Prof. Mohamed Rela, Chairman & Managing Director, Rela Hospital
  6. Dr. T. Narayana Rao, Founder, Narayana Medciti

Trailblazer Brand Debut Excellence Award 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Biscal D (Medley Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)
  2. Deriphyllin CoughGo (Zydus Healthcare Ltd.)
  3. AquaOat (Emcutix Biopharmaceuticals Limited)
  4. La Shield (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)
  5. Sembolic & Semalix (Torrent Pharma)
  6. Sculptra (Galderma India Pvt. Ltd.)  

Knowledge Catalyst in Healthcare Education Award 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Hetero Healthcare Limited
  2. Tablets India Limited
  3. Ajanta Pharma Limited
  4. Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd.
  5. Unichem Laboratories Ltd.
  6. Indchemie Health Specialities Pvt. Ltd.

The Sustainable API Manufacturing Excellence Award 2026

And The Nominees Are 

  1. Alivus Life Sciences Limited
  2. Bajaj Healthcare Ltd
  3. Eugia Pharma Specialities
  4. Aastrid Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
  5. Apex Healthcare Limited 
  6. Titan Pharmaplus Pvt Ltd

The Pharma Manufacturing Sovereign Award 2026

And The Nominees Are

  1. Sri Krishna Pharmaceuticals Limited
  2. Finecure Pharmaceuticals Limited.
  3. Healing Pharma India Pvt. Ltd.
  4. Sigma Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
  5. Tas Med (India) Pvt. Ltd.
  6. Apothecon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Advanced Global Leadership in Drug Delivery & Pharmaceutical Formulation 2026

And The Nominees Are 

  1. Sparsha Pharma International
  2. Murli Krishna Pharma Private Ltd
  3. Intermed Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
  4. Gattefossé India
  5. Vav Life Sciences
  6. Stevanato Group