Kallam Anji Reddy
| Kallam Anji Reddy | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
1 February 1939 Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died |
15 March 2013 (aged 74) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Cause of death | Liver cancer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater |
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai National Chemical Laboratory, Pune |
| 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 (1 February 1939 – 15 March 2013) was an Indian entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical industry, the founder-chairman of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, 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 honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2001 and later with the Padmabhushan for his contribution to the Indian pharmaceutical industry.[3] He was a member of the Indian Prime Minister's Council on Trade and Industry.[4]
After graduating from the Annapotanna Bold High School, Reddy went on to get his first Bachelor of Science degree from A.C. College at Guntur in 1958.[5] He then earned his B.Sc.(Tech) in Pharmaceuticals and Fine chemicals from the University Department of Chemical Technology of University of Mumbai (now Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai), followed by a PhD in chemical engineering from the National Chemical Laboratory, Pune in 1969.[6]
Death
Reddy died of cancer on 15 March 2013 at the Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad.[7] 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.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ↑ 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