Kallam Anji Reddy
| Kallam Anji Reddy | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
02/01/1939 Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh |
| Died |
15 March 2013 (aged 72–73) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh |
Cause of death | Liver cancer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | UDCT, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Former Chairman, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories |
| Known for | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories |
| Net worth | (USD) $1.39 Billion |
| Relatives |
Kallam Satish Reddy (son) G. V. Prasad (son-in-law) |
Kallam Anji Reddy (1940 – 15 March 2013) was an Indian entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical industry, the founder-chairman of Dr Reddy's Labs, which he established in 1984, and chairman of Dr Reddy's Foundation (DRF), the corporate social responsibility arm of the group, established 1996.[1][2] The Government of India, has honoured him with Padmabhushan for his contribution to the Indian Pharmaceutical industry. He was a member of the Indian Prime Minister's Council on Trade and Industry.[3]
Reddy after graduating from the local high school, went on to get his first Bachelor of science degree from Andhra Christian College or A.C. College at Guntur in 1958.[4] Thereafter he, did his BSc-Tech in Pharmaceuticals and Fine chemicals from UDCT, Mumbai followed by a PhD in chemical engineering from the National Chemical Laboratory, Pune in 1969.[5]
Reddy died of cancer at 3:45 p.m. on 15 March 2013 at the Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad.[6] He is survived by his wife, son and daughter.
References
- ↑ "Always Reddy with a healthy dose". The Economic Times. 17 November 2008.
- ↑ "Dr Reddy's prescription of passion". Financial Express. 3 September 2006.
- ↑ Govt announces Padma Awards | NDTV.com
- ↑ "Dr. Reddy's Struggles for Homegrown Hit to Escape Rival Clones". Bloomberg. 4 December 2006.
- ↑ "Dr Reddy's: From Rs 25 lakh to Rs 5,800 crore". Rediff.com. p. 12 June 2007.
- ↑ Dr. Reddy's Lab's founder chairman Anji Reddy passes away : Corporate, News – India Today