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With an eye at revolutionising the Healthcare experience of under-served populations of Bharat, Ujala Cygnus was established in November 2019 as a merger between Ujala Healthcare and Cygnus Medicare. Ujala Healthcare was the diversified healthcare entity of Amar Ujala Group, one of India’s largest Media brands, which enjoys tremendous brand equity in tier 2 and 3 towns and rural regions of Northern India. Cygnus Medicare, on the other hand, was created by professional doctors who stood up to provide high-quality secondary and tertiary healthcare facilities to tier 2 and tier 3 towns, especially during the ‘golden hour’ of critical care. It was established to bring succour to people who were forced to look to Metro cities during critical illness.

Vision

Creating a value based inclusive healthcare brand for tier 2 and tier 3 communities by providing quality care with emphasis on affordability.

Mission

Building trust by saving and caring for lives with dignity, affordability and quality.

Operating across northern India, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services manages 25 multi-super speciality NABH-accredited hospitals. Our team comprises over 300 highly qualified doctors, including some of the most esteemed professionals in the healthcare field, who have made these Centres of Excellence possible.

Today, Ujala Cygnus has succeeded in making the Tier 2 & 3 towns of North India in which it operates, self-sufficient where world-class healthcare is concerned. It has institutionalised Centres of Excellence in Intensive Care, Neurology, and Cardiology. Communities in these underserved regions are now receiving state-of-the-art healthcare services, including Trauma, Cardiology, Cardiac surgery, High-end critical care, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Spine Surgery, Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Paediatrics, Neonatology and Advanced Laparoscopy from the Ujala Cygnus group of hospitals.

Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services operations span Northern India, with 25 multi-super speciality NABH accredited hospitals, making it the largest NABH accredited super-speciality hospital chain of the region. A team of over 500 highly-qualified doctors, including some of the finest names in the field of healthcare, have made these centres of excellence possible.

The company’s future plans are to provide inclusive primary and preventive healthcare access through innovative digital devices and solutions across regions of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab with an aim to establish 10 more hospitals in the next couple of years. The company is also looking to expand its footprints significantly in MP, Rajasthan and Bihar. Ujala Cygnus is also amplifying its services and activities to support the public health systems of the government, working consistently to deliver primary care facilities. Besides this, Ujala Cygnus is also working extensively on mental health, maternal mortality, equity, and access to health facilities in remote locations of Northern India as part of its Sustainable Development Goals.

Ujala Cygnus is led by a stellar board consisting of renowned professionals with diverse backgrounds and a deep understanding of India’s Healthcare ecosystem. The company is powered by a team of expert management professionals, which operate both at the corporate level and across its hospitals. Efficient working of these key components of the management contribute to better outcomes for patients who have come to trust the Ujala Cygnus name.

Board Of Directors
Nitin Nag

Nitin Nag

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services

A seasoned leader, Nitin brings close to three decades of experience across healthcare and IT sectors, with a professional footprint spanning India, UK, USA, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, and Malaysia. Over the past decade, Nitin has been at the forefront of transforming Cloudnine - a pan-India hospital chain, driving operational excellence, enabling clinical innovation, and delivering patient-centric growth. Most recently, as Chief Operating Officer at Cloudnine Hospitals, Nitin led the chain’s national expansion, introduced new service lines, and revitalized underperforming facilities — thereby delivering tangible improvements in both performance and patient outcomes. His earlier role as COO of Manipal Ankur, the joint venture between Ankur and Manipal Hospitals, saw him establish the brand as a leader in fertility care. Nitin’s foundational years at Tech Mahindra and MphasiS helped shape his strategic acumen in business operations, M&A, and client success, which he now brings to the healthcare space with great impact. An alumnus of the Advanced Management Program at IIM Bangalore, Nitin also holds a PGDBA in Marketing from SCDL, Pune, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering from RVCE, Bangalore.
Dr Shuchin Bajaj

Dr Shuchin Bajaj

Founder -Director, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services

A doctor by training, a man of many parts, and a healthcare entrepreneur with indefatigable energy and belief, Dr Shuchin Bajaj, as Founder‑Director, has been instrumental in the entire journey of UjalaCygnus from its inception and from its very first avatar as CygnusMedicare and AltiusHealthcare. Driven by a missionary zeal to provide equitable healthcare access, Dr Bajaj stepped out of the safety of a promising career as a doctor soon after completing his MD in internal medicine. He embarked on his entrepreneurial venture of trying to provide the highest quality of healthcare to all communities—regardless of their financial, social, or geographic status—urged on by personal stories of friends and family who bore the brunt of living in healthcare-dark zones of India. An alumnus of INSEAD, King’s College London, IIM Calcutta, Boston University, and PGIMS Rohtak, Dr Bajaj continues to serve the cause through Ujala Cygnus and through working across the healthcare ecosystem, revitalising it beyond the well-provided metro regions. He serves on the boards of several prominent national NGOs as Advisor-Health Programmes. He has also contributed significantly to the Healthcare Track of Xynteo’s India2022 coalition and participated in HelpAge International’s Regional Research Initiative on Older People’s Health, where he acted as the Academic Partner of the International Health Working Group. Dr Bajaj is also an avid healthcare investor and is associated with multiple health tech companies as an investor, board member, and mentor. He also sits on the TBIU board of the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at IIT Delhi.
Shantanu Rastogi

Shantanu Rastogi

Director*

Operating from the vibrant financial hub of Mumbai, Shantanu Rastogi assumes the role of Managing Director at General Atlantic, steering the firm’s operations across India & Southeast Asia. With an illustrious career trajectory spanning General Atlantic, Apax Partners, and McKinsey & Company, Shantanu brings a multifaceted perspective to his leadership. His diverse and eclectic educational background, spanning Engineering, Nano-technology (IIT) and Management (The Wharton School) stands him in good stead in this endeavour. Shantanu is deeply engaged in community projects, serving on various boards and foundations aimed at fostering innovation and sustainable development.
Varun Talukdar

Varun Talukdar

Director*

Situated in Mumbai, Varun Talukdar assumes the role of Principal at General Atlantic, concentrating on the firm’s investments across the India & Asia-Pacific region. With a rich background in finance and investment management, Varun’s journey includes pivotal roles at Premji Invest, Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy Estate, Bayside Capital, and Bank of America. His expertise spans various sectors, with a particular focus on retail & consumer, education, and credit investments.
Ruchi Seth

Ruchi Seth

Director*

Based in Mumbai, Ruchi Seth serves as Vice President at General Atlantic, spearheading the firm’s investment initiatives across India & Southeast Asia. With a wealth of experience in finance and investment banking, she brings a strategic edge honed through her tenure at L Catterton and Avendus Capital. Ruchi holds an MBA in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management.
Tanmay Maheshwari

Tanmay Maheshwari

Director*

Tanmay Maheshwari, Co-Promoter and Whole-time Director at Amar Ujala, brings a dynamic vision to the forefront of the Indian newspaper industry, infusing innovation into his leadership role. As a Co-Founder and Partner at Sigurd Ventures, he leverages his diverse experience, including his tenure with the media and marketing services arm of Group M, to drive strategic growth and development. Tanmay’s multifaceted expertise, positioning him as a pivotal figure in shaping the future landscape of media and communications.
Alok Chandra Misra

Alok Chandra Misra

Non-executive Director

Alok Misra is the co-founder of guvrn, India's first curated board network, connecting independent directors with progressive companies looking to strengthen their governance practices. Until June 2024, he served as the Operating Partner and Chief Operating Officer of India at General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity investment firm, where he provided financial expertise to the firm and its portfolio companies across India and ASEAN. Prior to General Atlantic, he served as Group Chief Financial Officer at WNS Group and MphasiS BFL Group, leading both organisations through significant expansion and transformation. He has also held accounting and finance roles at ITC Limited and PwC. He is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and holds an Honours degree in Commerce from Calcutta University. At Ujala Cygnus, he brings deep financial expertise and governance experience to support the organisation's continued growth and mission.
* Nominee Director
Key Management
Nitin Nag

Nitin Nag

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services

A seasoned leader, Nitin brings close to three decades of experience across healthcare and IT sectors, with a professional footprint spanning India, UK, USA, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, and Malaysia. Over the past decade, Nitin has been at the forefront of transforming Cloudnine - a pan-India hospital chain, driving operational excellence, enabling clinical innovation, and delivering patient-centric growth. Most recently, as Chief Operating Officer at Cloudnine Hospitals, Nitin led the chain’s national expansion, introduced new service lines, and revitalized underperforming facilities — thereby delivering tangible improvements in both performance and patient outcomes. His earlier role as COO of Manipal Ankur, the joint venture between Ankur and Manipal Hospitals, saw him establish the brand as a leader in fertility care. Nitin’s foundational years at Tech Mahindra and MphasiS helped shape his strategic acumen in business operations, M&A, and client success, which he now brings to the healthcare space with great impact. An alumnus of the Advanced Management Program at IIM Bangalore, Nitin also holds a PGDBA in Marketing from SCDL, Pune, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering from RVCE, Bangalore.
Dr Shuchin Bajaj

Dr Shuchin Bajaj

Founder -Director, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services

A doctor by training, a man of many parts, and a healthcare entrepreneur with indefatigable energy and belief, Dr Shuchin Bajaj, as Founder‑Director, has been instrumental in the entire journey of UjalaCygnus from its inception and from its very first avatar as CygnusMedicare and AltiusHealthcare. Driven by a missionary zeal to provide equitable healthcare access, Dr Bajaj stepped out of the safety of a promising career as a doctor soon after completing his MD in internal medicine. He embarked on his entrepreneurial venture of trying to provide the highest quality of healthcare to all communities—regardless of their financial, social, or geographic status—urged on by personal stories of friends and family who bore the brunt of living in healthcare-dark zones of India. An alumnus of INSEAD, King’s College London, IIM Calcutta, Boston University, and PGIMS Rohtak, Dr Bajaj continues to serve the cause through Ujala Cygnus and through working across the healthcare ecosystem, revitalising it beyond the well-provided metro regions. He serves on the boards of several prominent national NGOs as Advisor-Health Programmes. He has also contributed significantly to the Healthcare Track of Xynteo’s India2022 coalition and participated in HelpAge International’s Regional Research Initiative on Older People’s Health, where he acted as the Academic Partner of the International Health Working Group. Dr Bajaj is also an avid healthcare investor and is associated with multiple health tech companies as an investor, board member, and mentor. He also sits on the TBIU board of the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at IIT Delhi.
Prateek Ghosal

Prateek Ghosal

Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services

Prateek is a member of the founding team that led the creation of Ujala Cygnus Healthcare post-acquisition of Cygnus Medicare by Ujala Healthcare in 2019. He independently drove the investment in Cygnus Medicare and since then has played a pivotal role in helping the group grow from 9 hospitals to 25 hospitals and counting. As Chief of Strategy, Growth & Digital, Prateek drives the overall strategic initiatives of the group, including M&A and expansion plans, digital & IT transformation, integrated marketing efforts as well as the fundraising initiatives of the company. He is passionate towards driving innovative healthcare models to provide accessible and affordable healthcare to underserved India. Prior to his move to healthcare, Prateek was an ex-banking professional, having advised on M&A, debt, and private equity transactions worth ~ USD 1 billion during his stints at KPMG, Mumbai, in the Corporate Finance-M&A team, and Yes Bank, Mumbai, in the Structured Finance team. Prateek holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, where he was part of the Dean’s List; a master’s in finance and economics from the London School of Economics, where he graduated with merit; and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Delhi, where he was one of the top 3 students of his graduating class. Outside of work, he is a Trinity Rock-trained drummer and percussionist and an avid football fan.
Dr Mohita Chandra

Dr Mohita Chandra

Group Medical Director, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services

Dr. Mohita Chandra is a highly accomplished healthcare leader with over 3 decades of extensive experience in clinical governance, hospital operations, and strategic healthcare management. Her career trajectory reflects progressive leadership roles across renowned institutions such as Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital and Max Healthcare. Her robust academic background, including an MBBS, PGDHHM, MBA in Hospital & Health Administration, and certifications in Six Sigma and Lean Management, has enabled her to successfully drive process improvements, clinical excellence, and operational efficiency. Notably, her leadership was pivotal in achieving JCI accreditation with zero non-conformities, reducing standardised mortality rates significantly, and successfully implementing high-end clinical programs such as organ transplants, robotic surgery, and advanced cardiac care. Dr. Chandra’s leadership philosophy centers around delivering patient-centric care while aligning clinical outcomes with organisational growth. She possesses a rare ability to balance clinical excellence with financial sustainability by introducing innovative service lines, digitising clinical pathways, and optimising resource utilisation. Her contributions extend beyond hospital management to academic development, quality improvement, and research facilitation. Consistently recognised with prestigious awards such as the Times Healthcare Leadership Award, her career exemplifies dedication, accountability, and a forward-looking approach to healthcare delivery. Dr. Mohita Chandra stands out as a transformative leader in the healthcare sector with a clear commitment to advancing clinical standards, patient safety, and organisational excellence.
Prahlad Rai Inani

Prahlad Rai Inani

Group Chief Financial Officer, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services

Mr. Prahlad Rai Inani with over 25 years of experience is a distinguished financial executive specialising in hospital finance and operations. As the Chief Financial Officer at Africare Business Management & Ventures Limited, Oncquest Laboratories Limited, Shalby Limited, Regional Director Finance at VPS Healthcare, and Associate Vice President at Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited he ensures excellence in financial management and operational efficiency across multiple healthcare facilities in India, UAE, and Africa. His extensive experience encompasses hospital financial management, strategic planning, compliance, Processes, Cost optimization, Revenue Cycle Management, and international healthcare operations. His leadership has been pivotal in optimizing financial performance and enhancing operational capabilities in the healthcare organizations he has served.
Suruchi Ghai

Suruchi Ghai

Vice President, Human Resources, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services

Suruchi Ghai is an accomplished HR leader with over 15 years of experience, bringing in deep expertise in managing human resources across diverse, high-stakes environments, particularly within healthcare and IT sectors. Her expertise encompasses HR business partnering, compensation & benefits, talent management, performance management, employee relations, policy development & compliance, and ERP implementation. At Ujala Cygnus, Suruchi heads the human resources function and is an integral member of the core management team. Her leadership is instrumental in shaping the organization’s personnel narrative at a pivotal moment in its growth story, with a focus on cultivating a people-centric culture and advancing HR strategies to support the company's mission. Prior to joining Ujala Cygnus, Suruchi dedicated more than a decade to Fortis Healthcare, where she held multiple pivotal roles in high-impact operational roles and strategic HR. Her tenure included leading HR operations at both unit and zonal levels, notably as the Zonal HR Head at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. In her corporate capacity, she spearheaded compensation & benefits and performance management initiatives and successfully led the implementation of an ERP system across a network of 28 hospitals, a landmark accomplishment in digital transformation. Suruchi began her career in the IT industry at Kale Consultants (now Accelya Group), where she served as the Strategic Business Unit HR Head. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce degree and an MBA in Human Resources from the Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai.
Rashmi Chawla

Rashmi Chawla

Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services

Rashmi Chawla has over 20 years of experience in Supply Chain Management across Telecom, FMCG, and Healthcare sectors. She began her career with Coral Telecom and has worked with leading organisations including Alcatel Lucent, Walmart India, and Max Healthcare. Her last association was with CK Birla Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, where she served as Vice President – SCM. In that role, she oversaw the organisation’s strategic procurement, pharmacy, and cost optimisation functions, and played a key role in the expansion of hospitals and fertility services, demonstrating expertise in mergers and acquisitions. At Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services, Rashmi oversees group procurement, pharmacy, and store operations, driving strategic efficiency and operational excellence across the network. A Mathematics graduate from Delhi University with a Master’s in Logistics & Supply Chain Management from IIM Lucknow, she also holds international certifications in supply chain leadership. Rashmi has been recognized with multiple honors, including the Best Supply Chain Leader Award (FY 2024–25) by ELETS, and selection for the SheLEADS program by DataLeads in collaboration with the Swiss Embassy. Beyond her professional achievements, Rashmi is an avid reader, passionate runner, and mountain enthusiast, actively supporting social initiatives through Udayan Care, an NGO focused on girl child education and empowerment.
Ruchi Hans

Ruchi Hans

Company and Legal Officer, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services

Ruchi Hans is a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and a law-graduate with over 15 years of professional experience spread across Industry and Consulting in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, secretarial practices, contract management, litigation management, and transactional advisory across both non-fund and funding deals. With a strong command over the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and allied corporate laws, she brings strategic value to the company’s legal and secretarial functions. Her expertise spans handling complex funding transactions—including private equity investments, rights issues, preferential allotments, convertible instruments, and shareholder agreements—as well as non-fund transactions such as business transfers, mergers & acquisitions. She is proficient in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements including lease deed, O&M Agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, service-level agreements, and investment documents to safeguard the company’s interests. She also leads the conduct of Board and General Meetings, manages statutory filings, and ensures best practices in corporate governance. A member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), she is recognized for her integrity, attention to detail, and ability to align business strategies with legal frameworks and stays actively engaged in legal and regulatory updates across industries. Before joining Ujala Cygnus, She had worked with Luthra & Luthra LLP, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Corporate Professionals where she played a vital role in legal and secretarial operations, assisted in setting up and automation of compliance frameworks, managed cross-functional stakeholder communications, handled end-to-end fund and non-fund raising deals in capital markets such as Rights Issue, Takeover Offer, Buyback Offer, QIP and other capital market related advisory with focus on client management, execution and ensured end-to-end regulatory compliance.
Investors
General Atlantic

General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity investor. They partner with leading entrepreneurs and innovative growth companies to deliver value for families and institutional capital partners.

Amar ujala

Founded in 1948, Amar Ujala is one of India’s leading Hindi newspapers with 22 editions in 179 districts in 6 states and 2 union territories with a total daily readership of 4.70 crore, making it one of the most widely read broadsheet newspapers in the country.

Shareholders
GENERAL ATLANTIC

GENERAL ATLANTIC

General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity investor. They partner with leading entrepreneurs and innovative growth companies to deliver value for families and institutional capital partners.
AMAR UJALA

AMAR UJALA

Founded in 1948, Amar Ujala is one of India’s leading Hindi newspapers with 22 editions in 179 districts in 6 states and 2 union territories with a total daily readership of 4.70 crore, making it one of the most widely read broadsheet newspapers in the country.
Probal Ghosal

Probal Ghosal

A business visionary and a business leader known for championing ‘creative disruption’ and leading many a ground-breaking innovation, Probal Ghosal, steers the Ujala Cygnus Group, one of India’s fastest-growing healthcare hospital chains, as Chairman & Director.
Dr Shuchin Bajaj

Dr Shuchin Bajaj

A doctor by training, a man of many parts, and a healthcare entrepreneur with indefatigable energy and belief, Dr Shuchin Bajaj, as Founder‑Director, has been instrumental in the entire journey of UjalaCygnus from its inception and from its very first avatar as CygnusMedicare and AltiusHealthcare.
Prateek Ghosal

Prateek Ghosal

Chief of Strategy, Growth & Digital, Prateek Ghosal is a part of the founding team that led the creation of Ujala Cygnus Healthcare post acquisition of Cygnus Medicare by Ujala Healthcare in 2019. He drove the investment in Cygnus Medicare, and has since played a pivotal role in helping the group grow from 9 hospitals to 25 hospitals.

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