Telangana Chief Minister bets on healthcare boom, positions Hyderabad as global medical tourism hub - The HinduUpdated - April 27, 2026 09:53 pm IST - HYDERABADTelangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy along with Apollo Hospitals founder and chairman Prathap C. Reddy, Joint Managing Director Sangita Reddy, Vice-chairperson (CSR) of Apollo, Upasna Konidela and Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha at the inauguration of Apollo’s new facility in Hyderabad on Monday, April 27 | Photo Credit: Special ArrangementChief Minister A. Revanth Reddy positioned the State as an emerging hub for healthcare and medical tourism, stating that the government aims to expand Telangana’s role in the national healthcare ecosystem.Speaking at the launch of the 400-bed Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad’s Financial District, he noted that Hyderabad accounts for nearly 40% of India’s bulk drug exports and said he wants Telangana to contribute around 50% of the country’s healthcare infrastructure and services in future.Published - April 27, 2026 08:18 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }