Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited submitted a voluntary disclosure to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The disclosure announces that Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Founder and Chairman of the Company, has been conferred the distinction of Knight of the French National Order of Merit (Ordre national du Mérite) by the French Republic. The award ceremony was held in Bengaluru on November 5, 2026.
According to the citation from the French Republic, the distinction was conferred in recognition of Dr. Shetty's generosity, availability and commitment to the French community in Bengaluru during the COVID-19 pandemic. The citation specifically notes that Dr. Shetty and Narayana Health opened their doors to the French Consulate and the wider French community, providing support to vaccination programmes and essential logistical assistance during an exceptionally challenging period.
The French National Order of Merit was established on December 3, 1963 by President Charles de Gaulle. It is described as the second-highest national order of the French Republic, after the Legion of Honour, and is conferred by decree of the President of the French Republic. The order recognizes distinguished service by both French citizens and foreign nationals.
The Company expressed pride in this recognition of its Founder and Chairman.
Financial Impact
No financial impact or operational implications were disclosed in the filing. The disclosure is purely informational regarding the honor conferred on the Company's Chairman.