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K. I. Varaprasad Reddy was born on 17 November, 1948 in Papireddy Palem, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, is an A 20th-century Indian businesspeople. Discover K. I. Varaprasad Reddy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
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Chairman of Shanta Biotechnics |
| Age |
75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
17 November, 1948 |
| Birthday |
17 November |
| Birthplace |
Papireddy Palem, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh |
| Nationality |
India
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K. I. Varaprasad Reddy Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, K. I. Varaprasad Reddy height not available right now. We will update K. I. Varaprasad Reddy's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Venkata Ramana Reddy (father)Shantamma (mother) |
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K. I. Varaprasad Reddy Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is K. I. Varaprasad Reddy worth at the age of 75 years old? K. I. Varaprasad Reddy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Chairman. He is from India. We have estimated K. I. Varaprasad Reddy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Chairman |
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Timeline
Koduru Ishwara Varaprasad Reddy (born 17 November 1948) is an Indian entrepreneur and founder of vaccine manufacturing company Shantha Biotechnics.
With Bachelor of Science degree from Sri Venkateshwara University in 1967, he did his Engineering (Electronics & Communication) from Andhra University – 1970.
After which he pursued a Diploma in Computer Sciences from Biblingen University, West Germany in 1971.
He also got his master's degree in Business Administration from Osmania University.
An electronics engineer by profession, Varaprasad worked as a defense scientist for 7 years.
after which he worked for APIDC (Andhra Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation).
He has become entrepreneur by joining Hyderabad Batteries Ltd in the year 1985.
This company developed and produced batteries for high technology based batteries for Defence applications.
In 1990, he attended a WHO conference in Geneva and he heard some critical remarks about India not being capable of developing a vaccine for Hepatitis B. The disease kills around 350,000 people every year in the country.
He was not pleased with what he heard and started Shantha Biotechnics Ltd with a mission to produce cost-effective vaccines that would be available for the common man, while still maintaining international quality standards.
Varaprasad established Shantha Biotechnics Ltd. in 1993.
Shantha Biotechnics Ltd made the country's first indigenously developed recombinant hepatitis B vaccine.
The vaccine, Shanvac-B, was launched in the country in 1997.
He supported Yoga for training many yoga teachers for spreading the yoga culture.
He also launched a magazine, Haasam and ran for 5 years.
The main aim was to propagate the spirit of Telugu art, literature and humour and music.
Now under Haasam Publications many books were published and continuing to publish on the subjects of Music, Humour and spirituality.
Some of the well known books are Autobiography of Bharta Ratna M. S. Subbulakshmi and Mallapudi Venkataramana's Kothi Kommachi etc.,
The Govt of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan award in 2005 for his contribution in the field of science and engineering.
He also received an honorary doctorate from Sri Venkateshwara University, Gitam University, and Vignan University for his pioneering efforts.
Dr. K.I Varaprasad Reddy was born in an agriculture family from Papireddy Palem village in Nellore district.
He was the only child to his parents Mr Venkata Ramana Reddy and Mrs Shanthamma.
