"One-fifth of my wealth is for society"
Dr. Azad Moopen (64), chairman and managing director of near Rs.6000 crore Aster DM Healthcare operates a chain of 18 multispecialty hospitals, 96 clinics and 202 pharmacies across India and the Middle East.

- Nov 13, 2017,
- Updated Nov 13, 2017 12:54 PM IST
Dr. Azad Moopen (64), chairman and managing director of near Rs.6000 crore Aster DM Healthcare operates a chain of 18 multispecialty hospitals, 96 clinics and 202 pharmacies across India and the Middle East. One of the richest Indians in the Gulf region with an estimated over $ one billion networth, he has already pledged 20 percent of his wealth for charity..
In an interview with PB Jayakumar, Dr. Azad Moopen elaborates his past, present and future plans.
I have a wife and three daughters. After giving a thought on family and society, decided to spend one-fifth of my earnings for the welfare of society. Most of our charity are done through two foundations and WIMS, and there we have spent huge money in education, social upliftment and healthcare. Our activities are spread across from Somalia in Africa to refugees in Syria to social and healthcare activities in my village, Kalpakancheri in Malappuram district of Kerala.
Dr. Azad Moopen (64), chairman and managing director of near Rs.6000 crore Aster DM Healthcare operates a chain of 18 multispecialty hospitals, 96 clinics and 202 pharmacies across India and the Middle East. One of the richest Indians in the Gulf region with an estimated over $ one billion networth, he has already pledged 20 percent of his wealth for charity..
In an interview with PB Jayakumar, Dr. Azad Moopen elaborates his past, present and future plans.
I have a wife and three daughters. After giving a thought on family and society, decided to spend one-fifth of my earnings for the welfare of society. Most of our charity are done through two foundations and WIMS, and there we have spent huge money in education, social upliftment and healthcare. Our activities are spread across from Somalia in Africa to refugees in Syria to social and healthcare activities in my village, Kalpakancheri in Malappuram district of Kerala.