From IIT to Inner Transformation: Gauranga Das Calls for a Revival of Dharmic Values at IGF London

PRNewswire
London [UK], June 23: On the final day of IGF London 2025, spiritual leader and ISKCON monk Gauranga Das delivered a profound address at Taj St. James' Court, urging global leaders and changemakers to reimagine progress through the lens of Dharma, cultural wisdom, and inner balance.
* Spiritual leader Gauranga Das urges a return to purpose-driven living, cultural humility, and inner well-being in a world dominated by material success and digital stress
"Indians across the world are having immense impact in terms of Artha or economy. I stand here to testify that Indians also have a powerful role to play in the transformation of Dharma."
Defining Dharma as "Samaan" - the principle of respect - he addressed the deepening crisis of digital addiction, loneliness, and anxiety. "We have a huge problem. Globally, 230 million are addicted to social media. In Bharat alone, 70% of teenagers spend seven hours daily online. One in seven people around the world is suffering from mental health issues."
Sharing his own transformative journey--from an IIT Bombay student to a spiritual teacher--Gauranga Das offered a deeply personal reflection: "I went to IIT in the same batch as Sundar Pichai. Years later, we met, and he said, "You look younger than me." I replied, "You deal with Google, which creates stress. I deal with God, who releases stress."
Highlighting the extraordinary impact of the Indian diaspora, Gauranga Das noted: "Today we have 36 million Indians globally. Almost 16 million NRIs, 20 million of Indian origin. Out of the Fortune 500 companies in America, 22 are led by Indian CEOs who employ 1.7 million people and represent a net worth of $1 trillion. More than 60% of hotels in America are owned by Indians, and 72 out of 650 US unicorns are led by Indians."
He closed with a tribute to India's spiritual heritage: "I never imagined I'd wear saffron. But the Geeta changed my life. Our Vedic tradition is an ocean of wisdom, and I'm proud to be part of a movement from technology to transcendence."
Gauranga Das' remarks were a part of three-day forum that convened business leaders, policy thinkers, and cultural icons, reminding the world that in forging global partnerships, spiritual and cultural grounding remains essential.
The forum forms part of IGF London 2025. With over 100+ speakers, 1000 participants, and events across iconic venues in London, IGF London 2025 encompasses a spectrum of topics - from technology and trade to culture and commerce. This year's edition marks a powerful milestone - a decade since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark 2015 visit to the UK, and the two nations have finalised the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement. IGF London is the first major international platform to celebrate and analyse this historic achievement, unlock new opportunities that emerge from its conclusion, and shape the next phase of UK-India collaboration.
About India Global Forum
India Global Forum tells the story of contemporary India. The pace of change and growth India has set itself is an opportunity for the world. IGF is the gateway for businesses and nations to help seize that opportunity. To know more, click here
Social Media Handles & Hashtag to Follow
Twitter: @IGFUpdates & @manojladwa
LinkedIn: India Global Forum
#IGFLondon
Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2716121/IGF_London.jpg
London - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2566069/5381470/IGF_Logo.jpg
(ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PRNewswire. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

Time of India

32 minutes ago

• Time of India

Neetu Yoshi IPO opens June 27, price band fixed at Rs 71-75. Check details

The initial public offering (IPO) of metallurgical engineering company Neetu Yoshi will be available for public bidding from Friday, June 27 and the company has fixed a price band of Rs 71-75 for this issue. The company aims to raise Rs 77.04 crore (at the upper end of the price band), with its shares proposed to be listed on the BSE SME platform. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The World's Most Stunning Blue Flag Beaches Ranked: Top 25 List! Read More Here are the key details you need to know: Neetu Yoshi IPO size The issue size is 1,02,72,000 equity shares at a face value of Rs 5 each with a price band of Rs 71 - Rs 75 per Share. As part of the equity share allocation structure, up to 29,20,000 equity shares have been reserved for the anchor investor portion. The Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB) category may be allocated up to 19,52,000 equity shares. Live Events A minimum of 14,65,600 equity shares will be allotted to Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs), while retail individual investors (RIIs) will receive not less than 34,14,400 equity shares. Additionally, up to 5,20,000 equity shares have been earmarked for the market maker category. Net proceeds from the Neetu Yoshi IPO The net proceeds from the IPO will be utilized for the setting up of a new manufacturing facility and for general corporate purposes. Book running lead managers of Neetu Yoshi IPO The Book Running Lead Manager to the Issue is Horizon Management Private Limited, and the Registrar to the Issue is Skyline Financial Services Private Limited. About the company Neetu Yoshi Ltd is a metallurgical engineering company manufacturing critical safety spares for railways. The products include mild steel, spheroidal graphite iron, cast iron, and manganese steel (0.2 kg to 500 kg). The Company is an RDSO-certified vendor supplying 25+ critical safety spare parts for Indian Railways, specializing in braking solutions, suspensions, propulsion aids and coupling attachments. The company has established a Class 'A' RDSO-certified manufacturing facility in Bhagwanpur, Uttarakhand, spanning 7,173 sq. meters with 8,087 MTPA capacity. With advanced infrastructure, in-house testing, and a strategic location, the company delivers precision-engineered, high-quality metallurgical products at competitive prices. As a late mover, Neetu Yoshi leverages advanced technology, CNC precision, and cost-efficient processes to gain a competitive edge while developing next-gen railway solutions. Neetu Yoshi financial performance In FY24, the company achieved a revenue of Rs 4,733.42 lakh, EBITDA of Rs 1,718.57 lakh, and a PAT of Rs 1,257.72 lakh. For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2024, the company achieved a revenue of Rs 5,136.08 lakh, EBITDA of Rs 1,684.89 lakh, and a PAT of Rs 1,199.24 lakh.

Mint

33 minutes ago

• Mint

FPIs turn sellers in June after 2-month buying streak. Will Iran-Israel tensions trigger more outflows?

Stock market today: Rising tensions in the Middle East appear to have caught the attention of overseas investors, who turned bearish on the Indian stock market in June after two consecutive months of net purchases. FPIs have alternated between buying and selling so far this month but have largely stayed on the sidelines in most sessions, withdrawing ₹ 4,192 crore through exchanges, according to NSDL data. The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel — with the U.S. now officially entering the war by launching attacks on Iran alongside Israel — has brought fresh concerns to Indian stock market, impacting the sentiment of overseas investors, especially as Indian stock market are already viewed as expensive compared to other Asian peers. Despite continued FPI selling, the Indian stock market has remained resilient in June so far, with both front-line indices gaining nearly 1%, thanks to strong support from domestic institutional investors (DIIs), primarily driven by mutual funds. DIIs acquired shares worth over ₹ 59,000 crore in June so far, following net purchases of ₹ 66,194 crore in May. Mutual funds alone contributed more than ₹ 35,900 crore in June, compared to ₹ 53,260 crore in the previous month. Although FPI inflows have fluctuated over the past six months, strong domestic buying has helped sustain market momentum — even amid heightened geopolitical tensions, global trade war concerns, and rich valuations. FPIs turned into net buyers in April by infusing ₹ 4,223 crore, according to the depositories data. Before this, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) had pulled out ₹ 3,973 crore in March, ₹ 34,574 crore in February, and a substantial ₹ 78,027 crore in January. Dr. V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, said, "After a big buy figure of ₹ 19,860 crore in May, FIIs turned less confident in June, with bouts of selling and buying. Net FII activity in June till the 20th is a sell figure of ₹ 4,192 crore (NSDL)." He added that in the first half of June, FIIs were sellers in FMCG, power, consumer durables, and IT sectors, while they were buyers in financials, chemicals, capital goods, and real estate. 'The buying reflects fair valuations and good prospects in those segments, while the selling points to relatively high valuations and diminished outlook in others,' he explained. FIIs have also remained net sellers in the debt market. 'The yield differential between U.S. and Indian sovereign bonds is at a historic low of around 2%. Given the currency risk, investing in Indian bonds doesn't make sense currently, and this trend of FPI selling in bonds is likely to continue,' Dr. Vijayakumar noted. Vipul Bhowar, Senior Director – Listed Investments at Waterfield Advisors, stated that the trend of Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) reversed in April and strengthened considerably in May, marked by positive inflows. The inflows in May were the highest in eight months, indicating a resurgence of interest from foreign investors in Indian markets. However, he noted that geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, along with broader global uncertainties, have led to a cautiously optimistic approach in June. He added that improving domestic fundamentals and a favorable long-term growth outlook suggest that, if global conditions stabilize, India could witness more sustained and stable FPI inflows in the future. Vijayakumar, echoed this view, stating that global uncertainty dominated by geopolitics — particularly the war in West Asia — will continue to shape FPI activity going forward. Disclaimer: The views and recommendations given in this article are those of individual analysts. These do not represent the views of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Time of India

33 minutes ago

• Time of India

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath on F&O mess: Indian markets look sane when compared to US

The CEO and co-founder of Zerodha Nithin Kamath , in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle today, noted that while there has been considerable discussion around India's derivatives turnover, the country's market still accounts for only about 25% of U.S. premiums, drawing attention to the scale and speculative nature of the U.S. financial markets. 'Despite all the discussions about the Indian derivative turnover, we are barely 25% of US premiums,' Kamath noted. Despite all the discussions about the Indian derivative turnover, we are barely 25% of US premiums. Btw, these numbers don't give you a full picture of the crazy levels of gambling and speculation in the US. Outside the exchange-traded derivatives, people can gamble on leveraged… — Nithin Kamath (@Nithin0dha) June 23, 2025 In his post, Kamath emphasized that this figure alone doesn't capture the full extent of speculative activity in the U.S. 'These numbers don't give you a full picture of the crazy levels of gambling and speculation in the US,' he wrote. He added that beyond exchange-traded derivatives, U.S. investors engage in a wide range of high-risk financial bets, including leveraged ETFs , crypto assets, prediction markets like Polymarket, sports betting, and more 'When you look at what's happening in the US and then look at India, our markets look so sane,' Kamath commented, contrasting the relative structure of Indian markets with what he described as the "crazy" breadth of speculative options available in the U.S. Reacting to Kamath's post, Hemang Jani, Founder and Director of Finazenn, offered further context on the scale of India's derivatives market. In a comment under the thread, Jani pointed out that India's market cap is $4.8 trillion, compared to the U.S. market cap of $55 trillion. Given this gap, he said, India's presence at around 25% of U.S. premium turnover is not small. Jani also highlighted the significant base of active participants in India's F&O segment, stating that India has approximately 85–90 lakh active derivatives traders while the U.S. has around 2.1 million.