{"id":35062,"date":"2024-04-05T17:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T12:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/?p=35062"},"modified":"2024-06-12T10:12:26","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T04:42:26","slug":"meet-thyrocare-from-library-lab-and-living-room-to-a-32-billion-beacon-of-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/meet-thyrocare-from-library-lab-and-living-room-to-a-32-billion-beacon-of-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Velumani&#8217;s Thyrocare: From Library, Lab, And Living Room To  A $32 Billion Beacon of Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Ever ignore that nagging cough, shrug off fatigue, or write off body aches as &#8220;just life?&#8221; We all do. But what if these whispers from your body are warnings? Could a simple check-up prevent a future health crisis?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you could focus on your health rather than worry about the burden of expenses? One man made it all possible. He dared to believe that prevention shouldn&#8217;t be a privilege\u2014healthcare should be accessible and affordable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curious to meet the man who transformed the way millions approach their health? Read on&#8230;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body .story-time p{color: #333;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body .story-details .timeline-block_desc p{font-size: 17px;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body::before{background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(230, 230, 230, 0) 0%, #D91B3E 10%, #D91B3E 90%, rgba(230, 230, 230, 0) 100%);}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body .timeline-content::before{background: #D91B3E;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body.left .story-details::after{background: #D91B3E;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body.right .story-time::after{background: #D91B3E;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body .timeline-content.icon-true .timeline-block-icon{background: #D91B3E;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body .timeline-content.icon-false .timeline-block-icon{background: transparent;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body .timeline-content.icon-false .timeline-block-icon svg{fill: #D91B3E;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body.both-sided .timeline-content .position-right .story-details::before{border-right-color: #D91B3E !important;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body.both-sided .timeline-content .position-left  .story-details::before{border-left-color: #D91B3E;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body.one-sided.left .timeline-content  .story-details::before{border-right-color: #D91B3E;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body.one-sided.right .timeline-content  .story-details::before{border-left-color: #D91B3E;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body .timeline-content  .story-details{border-color: #D91B3E !important;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .cool-vertical-timeline-body .timeline-content  .timeline-block-icon{border-color: #D91B3EFF !important;}.cool-timeline-block-81b41b91-1689-4469-b238-ea80d74e105e .icon-true .timeline-block-icon span.timeline-block-render-icon svg{fill: white;}<\/style><div class=\"cool-vertical-timeline-body both-sided left\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35253\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-02.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-02-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-02-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-02-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>The Road to University<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>Born into a family of landless farmers in a remote village near Coimbatore, Arokiaswamy Velumani&#8217;s childhood was marked by a sheer lack of resources. Yet, a thirst for knowledge propelled him forward.\u00a0<br><br>Scholarships saw him excel in school, but college meant leaving home. A peculiar custom \u2013 only graduate boys could hope to marry a beautiful, fair girl \u2013 fueled his determination to land a coveted spot at Anna University, Chennai, to study Chemistry. This foundation in science would become the bedrock of his future. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-03-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35256\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-03-1.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-03-1-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-03-1-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-03-1-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>But A Library Opens Doors<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>After graduating with a degree in Chemistry in 1978, his first job at a mere salary of \u20b9150 as a shift chemist at a small pharmaceutical company in Coimbatore ended abruptly in 1981 when the company shut down.<br><br>Facing an uncertain future, Velumani spent his days immersed in the world of books at the Central Library in Coimbatore. It was there, amidst the dusty shelves, that fate intervened.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35254\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-04.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-04-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-04-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-04-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>Unexpected Opportunity<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>One Wednesday, Velumani saw a newspaper advertisement for a scientific assistant position at Mumbai&#8217;s prestigious Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). It seemed like a golden opportunity to secure a safe and secure government job.<br><br>He secured the interview, but a medical assessment revealed color blindness, a seemingly impossible hurdle. <br><br>However, Velumani persisted, and after three trips to Mumbai in three months, including a crucial second opinion, he finally landed the coveted job at BARC.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-05.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35252\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-05.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-05-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-05-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-05-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>The Birth Of A Passion<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>Although assigned to the department of thyroid testing, Velumani found the routine work monotonous. <br><br>However, his inquisitive mind saw beyond the daily tasks. So, he spent his free hours reading scientific literature and exploring the mysteries of the thyroid gland, endocrinology, and other related fields.\u00a0<br><br>Fueled by a growing fascination, he enrolled for a master&#8217;s degree while working at BARC, eventually completing his doctorate in thyroid biochemistry. Little did he know, the seeds of his life&#8217;s calling were being sown.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35245\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-06.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-06-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-06-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-06-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>Is Born<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>By 1995, after 14 years at BARC, Velumani felt an undeniable pull to forge his path. With his wife&#8217;s stable income from the State Bank of India providing a safety net, he took a bold leap of faith.\u00a0<br><br>He pooled his provident fund savings, a modest \u20b91 lakh, and, along with his wife, set up a small testing facility in Byculla, Mumbai, focused explicitly on detecting thyroid disorders. <br><br>This strategic location near the Tata Memorial Hospital, a prominent cancer institute, provided a steady stream of potential patients.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-07.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35258\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-07.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-07-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-07-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-07-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>A Mission <\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>Velumani&#8217;s vision was as clear as his scientific knowledge. He knew the high cost of diagnostics was a barrier to preventive healthcare, especially for those with limited resources. So, affordability was the cornerstone of his business model.\u00a0\u00a0<br><br>Thyrocare offered thyroid profile tests at a fraction of the market rate, which attracted skepticism. But Velumani was confident. He knew that keeping costs low and achieving high volume would ensure sustainability.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35251\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-08.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-08-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-08-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-08-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>Powering Faster TAT<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>Velumani embraced innovation, pioneering a nationwide franchise model for sample collection, thus ensuring a wider reach. <br><br>Recognizing the limitations of a single processing lab, Velumani strategically established additional labs across India, ensuring faster turnaround times and improved efficiency.\u00a0<br><br>The 1,122-outlet network extends across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and the Middle East. Today, Thyrocare boasts a network of 15 processing labs nationwide.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-09.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35246\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-09.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-09-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-09-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-09-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>Local Labs to National Network<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>Slowly but surely, Thyrocare started gaining traction. Patients flocked to their clinics, drawn by the low prices and reliable results. Doctors, impressed by the accuracy and efficiency, began recommending their services.<br><br>The network flourished, with over 3,000 collection centers and 100 million tests processed annually. Their services expanded beyond thyroid tests, encompassing various diagnostic tests for different health conditions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35250\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-10.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-10-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-10-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-10-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>Investors Fuel Thyrocare\u2019s Growth<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>Over two decades after its launch, Thyrocare&#8217;s success story soared in 2016. Its IPO garnered a massive 73x subscription, a testament to Velumani&#8217;s vision of affordable healthcare. <br><br>Before this, in 2011, Thyrocare attracted investors like CX Partners, further fueling its growth.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35248\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-11.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-11-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-11-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-11-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>Shaping A Healthier Nation<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>Velumani&#8217;s vision extends beyond profit margins. Through initiatives like &#8220;Aarogya Jeevan,&#8221; Thyrocare aims to spread awareness about the importance of preventive healthcare in underprivileged communities. <br><br>They offer free consultations and subsidized tests, bridging the gap between healthcare access and affordability.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35247\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-12.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-12-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-12-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-12-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>PharmEasy &#8211; A New Era<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>2021 marked a new chapter for Thyrocare when PharmEasy acquired it. This strategic move offered exciting possibilities. Thyrocare, primarily a B2B player, gained direct consumer access through PharmEasy&#8217;s platform. <br><br>It allowed for the creation of comprehensive wellness packages, solidifying PharmEasy&#8217;s position as a holistic healthcare provider.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35249\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-13.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-13-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-13-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-13-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>Healthcare Landscape<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>This acquisition mirrored a more significant trend in Indian health. E-pharmacy and B2B health tech are the dominant segments, accounting for 70% of the market, valued at a staggering $7 billion (IAMAI &amp; Praxis report). <br><br>The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated this shift towards tech-enabled healthcare solutions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right ctl_timeFalse\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35255\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-14.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-14-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-14-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Thyrocare-Storytelling-02-14-1024x475.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"story-content\"><h3 class=\"timeline-block_title\"><strong>A Brighter, Healthier India<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"timeline-block_desc\"><p>Built on affordability and innovation, Thyrocare&#8217;s story is far from over. Now backed by PharmEasy&#8217;s reach, the company is poised for even greater growth. <br><br>As the Indian health tech sector continues to evolve, Thyrocare isn&#8217;t just keeping pace \u2013 it&#8217;s leading the charge towards accessible and preventive healthcare for millions. <br><br>This commitment embodies A. Velumani&#8217;s legacy, ensuring that millions of Indians have the power to take control of their health and build a brighter, healthier future.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever ignore that nagging cough, shrug off fatigue, or write off body aches as &#8220;just life?&#8221; We all do. 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