Practo names Jagnoor Singh CEO; founder Shashank ND becomes executive chairman

Practo has elevated founder Shashank ND to managing director and executive chairman, while COO Jagnoor Singh takes over as CEO. The profitable digital healthcare platform says it grew 40% year on year and is expanding its consumer offering in the UAE and US.

— Source publishedThu, 17 Sept, 2026, 18:06 IST·First seen Fri, 18 Sept, 2026, 09:57 IST·Source ET Retail

What happened

Practo elevated founder Shashank ND to managing director and executive chairman and named COO Jagnoor Singh CEO. The profitable digital healthcare platform

Key facts

  • 40% year-on-year growth
  • Profitability for 2.5 years
  • More than 700,000 doctors and healthcare providers globally

What changed

Practo elevated founder Shashank ND to managing director and executive chairman and named COO Jagnoor Singh CEO. The profitable digital healthcare platform reported 40% annual growth and is expanding its consumer platform in the UAE and US.

Why this matters

Practo’s founder-to-chair transition gives Jagnoor Singh clearer operating ownership as the profitable platform scales its consumer health offering across India, the UAE and the US.

What to watch

  • Named UAE or US leadership hires, local headquarters announcements, or city-by-city launch plans.
  • Partnerships with hospital chains, insurers, clinic networks, diagnostics providers or employer-health platforms.
  • Evidence of increased marketing spend or a shift from organic discovery toward paid consumer acquisition.
  • Disclosure of international revenue, active users, provider additions, repeat-booking rates or market-level profitability.
  • A new funding round, strategic investor, acquisition, or governance changes consistent with IPO preparation.