Health Tech Startup Healthians: Deepak Sahni Steps Down

Healthians has been significantly influenced by Deepak Sahni, who has recently stepped down after a productive ten years with the Gurugram-based health tech startup. Sahni transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman in November 2023. Over the preceding year, he provided guidance to the company’s newly established professional management team. For Sahni, Healthians represented more than just a business; it was a mission aimed at addressing key issues in healthcare.

Achievements Under Deepak Sahni’s Leadership

During his tenure, Sahni successfully scaled Healthians to a remarkable valuation exceeding Rs 3,000 crore, expanded its services to more than 300 cities, established over 22 labs, and secured seven rounds of capital without relying on external bankers. His efforts have demonstrated that it is indeed possible to build large-scale diagnostics in India with a profound mission.

Funding and Investor Support

Under Sahni’s leadership, Healthians accumulated a total of 75 million dollars in funding, attracting prominent investors such as WestBridge, BEENEXT, DG Ventures, and YouWeCan. Sahni retains ownership of 6.5 percent of the company, showcasing his commitment to its success.

Future Plans for Deepak Sahni

Moving forward, Sahni intends to concentrate on supporting emerging founders through a commitment of 100 crore rupees. His future plans involve tackling more complex challenges in the healthcare sector, nurturing aspiring entrepreneurs, and launching new ventures equipped with greater precision and courage. As of this month, he has relinquished all formal executive responsibilities while continuing as a shareholder, ready to cheer on the management team and investors as they drive the company ahead.

Financial Performance of Healthians

Healthians reported an operating revenue increase of 8 percent year on year, rising to Rs 263 crore in FY25 from Rs 243 crore in FY24, according to consolidated financial statements published with the Registrar of Companies. The company is known for its at-home diagnostic services, which are available in more than 250 cities, and it claims to have conducted over 10 crore tests to date.

Income Growth and Loss Reduction

Including non-operating income of Rs 7 crore, Healthians’ total income rose by 7% to Rs 270 crore during the year. Streamlined revenue along with effective cost management enabled Healthians to significantly decrease its losses by 89%, down to Rs 5 crore in FY25 from Rs 45 crore in FY24. The company also recorded a positive EBITDA of Rs 32 crore in FY25, achieving an EBITDA margin of 12.17%.