Speaking at the prestigious Harvard India Business Forum 2025, the Vice Chairperson CSR – Apollo Hospitals, Upasana Kamineni Konidela said that, AI and wellness are pillars of India’s healthcare Future. “India’s biggest advantage is scale. With AI-powered predictive healthcare and our deep-rooted wellness traditions, we are not just solving for India—we are creating solutions for the world,” she highlighted in her keynote address.
Upasana also positioned India as a global leader in the healthcare sector.
As she delivered the speech at the forum, she said that India’s healthcare model is something the world can take inspiration from. She highlighted the country’s strengths including AI-driven knowledge, natural healthcare, and digital growth.
She emphasized the contributions of AI & Big Data in Healthcare, and how it is leveraging India’s vast patient pool for real-time diagnostics and predictive care to improve health outcomes. Her discussion also included a focus on the shift to prevention – to move beyond treatment to early intervention for chronic diseases and mental health. Her take on how digital health, UPI-driven payments, and telemedicine ensure quality healthcare reaches even the most remote regions, and why global investors are looking at India as the next big health-tech and wellness hub was incredible. She also said that the future of healthcare is not about building more hospitals but, it’s about preventing people from needing them in first place.
Through her impactful message and enthralling stage presence, Upasana Konidela presented her bold approach to healthcare innovations and spotlighted India’s healthcare leadership. Upasana was seen wearing a custom Dior Suit, which made her stage presence more compelling. Her confidence represented India’s leadership and strength.