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Top 20 Indian Healthcare Leaders 2026

September 2026 Editorial

Dr. Habil F. Khorakiwala
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Dr. Habil F. Khorakiwala

Founder ChairmanWockhardt Limited
NationalityIndian
CategoryPharmaceutical Leaders
ResidenceMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Official Websitewww.wockhardt.com

Leader Biography

Dr. Habil Khorakiwala founded Wockhardt in 1967 and developed it into a research-oriented healthcare enterprise with operations spanning pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, active pharmaceutical ingredients and hospitals. His long-term leadership has emphasized pharmaceutical research, international expansion and new-drug development, including work in antibiotics. He remains one of the enduring entrepreneurial figures associated with the globalization and research evolution of India's pharmaceutical industry.