Under the direction of Upasana Kamineni Konidela, Apollo is set to put its ₹8,600 crore expansion plan into action.
The question of what that kind of capital means in terms of new hospitals and an improved experience for patients is answered by Apollo Hospitals’ most recent leadership decision.
In a move announced on 24 September 2026, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited has made Upasana Kamineni Konidela its Director – Projects. She will have oversight of the group’s programme to expand across India, which is shaping up to be one of the largest capacity building efforts in private healthcare in the country.
A Patient-Focused Mandate for Apollo’s Next Phase
Upasana’s charge is to see hospital projects through from planning to delivery in concert with Apollo’s project partners, clinical staff and senior leadership. Her remit extends to greenfield builds as well as brownfield upgrades. Part of her job is to ensure design standards are uniform in patient areas; she will be looking after the practicalities that define a hospital stay, whether that is more comfortable spaces for families, uncluttered navigation and signage or simply more efficient clinical rooms.
There is also an emphasis on better governance and reporting on projects from the time they are designed until the facility is commissioned and open for business.
It is a step up from her current position as Vice Chairperson of the company’s CSR initiatives and puts her at the heart of the group’s operational and infrastructural growth.
From Metro Hubs to Emerging Cities: Where Apollo Is Expanding
The total cost of the expansion is pegged at ₹8,600 crore. Of this, some ₹1,565 crore is earmarked for listed brownfield work, with the rest going to add capacity in both established and newer markets.
Apollo intends to put down deeper roots in metros like Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. At the same time, it will be making inroads into urban centres such as Lucknow, Varanasi, Indore, Guwahati and Ranchi. The objective is to meet strong existing demand while bringing specialised private care to where it is needed.
What Apollo’s ₹8,600 Crore Bet Could Mean for Patients
For the patient, the value of the investment is not just in the figures. A standardised, well laid out facility is less of a strain and can accommodate the rising need for multi-specialty care. For Apollo, having dedicated projects leadership provides the structure to handle costs, quality and timelines in several cities at once. And for Upasana, it is a notable broadening of her sphere of influence at Apollo, taking her from brand and CSR duties into the core operations that will determine the group’s physical footprint for the foreseeable future.
