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Time of India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mind Over Money: Discipline, humility, and dal-chawal: Ganesh Mohan of Bajaj Finserv AMC on his Everest base camp trek
In a world driven by deadlines and high-stakes decisions, mental clarity often feels like a luxury. But for Ganesh Mohan , Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv AMC , it's a necessity—sharpened not just in boardrooms but also at 4,000 metres above sea level. In this edition of Mind Over Money, Mohan takes us through his transformative journey to the Everest base camp , where every step became a lesson in grit, every meal a moment of gratitude, and the majestic mountains a reminder of humility. As he reflects on how the rigours of the trek mirrored the challenges of leadership, Mohan shares how staying grounded—sometimes with just a bowl of dal-chawal—can power extraordinary mental resilience . Edited Excerpts – Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Live Events This balance spans multiple areas - between diving into the details versus being able to zoom out to see the big picture; dedicating chunks of time to daily firefighting versus long-term strategic thinking, as well as between being fully hands-on versus having time to disconnect and recharge. This is even more so in a business like ours, where the markets have their own daily ups and downs. To be able to successfully manage your mental well-being in such an environment, you need to be able to compartmentalise your thoughts, time, and efforts. Creating time boxes for specific types of activities, being fully immersed in whatever you do at any time, as well as having interests outside work that allow you to recharge yourself, are all critical to maintaining mental well-being & effectiveness at the workplace. After doing all the above, if I am still stressed about something, I ask myself a simple question, "Will this issue matter to me in five years' time?' In most cases, a perspective like that can help address a lot of what seems like an insurmountable problem at the time. Q) You mentioned Indian classical music has been a part of your life since childhood. How does music help you stay centred and mentally calm? A) I believe that classical music (whether Hindustani, Carnatic, or any other form) strongly aids mental development and connects at a very subtle level with our mental energy. Appreciating classical music requires you to have patience and discipline. It requires you to practice regularly and go through a rigorous structure to improve your own understanding and ability. All these traits help build mental resilience and a more centred approach, which naturally extends into your daily life as well. Q) Trekking to the base of Mount Everest is no small feat - how did that experience challenge your mental toughness and shape your perspective? A) The Everest base camp trek taught me fundamentally about two critical things - grit and gratitude. The grit part is obvious since it requires extensive training ahead of the trek as well as significant endurance while on the trek. Waking up at 5 AM every day to practice as well as walking over 15 km every day on an uphill trek are not easy at all and build tremendous mental fortitude. But the true gift that I received from the trek was that of gratitude. When you come face-to-face with the imposing presence of the mountain, you realise that you do not climb and conquer it, but rather you navigate it with discipline, respect, and humility - one step at a time. At altitudes above 4,000 m, life is stripped down to its essentials, and you learn to appreciate what you have been given. A bowl of dal-chawal or even a tin shed for shelter feels like a luxury up there. Above all, it helps you adapt to tough environments with a smile that you can see perennially on the faces of the sherpas who guide you. Q) In today's high-performance work culture, what advice would you give professionals and leaders about protecting their mental well-being? A) As I mentioned above, a key aspect of mental well-being is about maintaining balance. I believe we all lead four lives. The first is physical life, which is about the body and maintaining its fitness. The second is about our mental life, which is about constantly learning and challenging our mental boundaries. The third is about our financial life, which is about ensuring that we have the resources to do what we need in this world. The fourth is a spiritual life, which is about how we connect to a greater purpose beyond ourselves. I would advise every professional and leader to consider what they are doing to improve aspects of each of their four lives. It is important for us to regularly pause and ask ourselves: What are we doing to lead better lives in each of these four dimensions? Q) Do you consciously build mindfulness or reflection time into your daily routine? If so, what practices help you disconnect and recharge? A) Absolutely. For me, mindfulness means fully engaging and immersing myself in whatever I am doing at any point of time. I try to minimise distractions and exclusively channel my thoughts on one specific area at a time. Beyond that, on a regular basis, I try to mentally challenge myself through puzzles like sudoku and crosswords. I also try to run 3-4 times a week & meditate occasionally. Q) How important is it for leaders to model healthy mental habits for their teams? A) People see what you do far more than listen to what you say. Hence, it is more important for you to role model behaviours that enhance mental health and mental well-being for your team. Particularly post-COVID, mental health has become a significant challenge for many people in the workforce, and it is up to us as leaders to bring it to the centre stage by displaying the right behaviours. I have also found that high-performing teams often laugh together and have a lot of fun working with each other. It is a good idea to inject some humour to lighten the mood from time to time. A mentally strong team will be ready to face and win many more battles along with you. ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)
Economic Times
26-04-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Mind Over Money: Discipline, humility, and dal-chawal: Ganesh Mohan of Bajaj Finserv AMC on his Everest base camp trek
In a world driven by deadlines and high-stakes decisions, mental clarity often feels like a luxury. But for Ganesh Mohan, Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv AMC, it's a necessity—sharpened not just in boardrooms but also at 4,000 metres above sea level. ADVERTISEMENT In this edition of Mind Over Money, Mohan takes us through his transformative journey to the Everest base camp, where every step became a lesson in grit, every meal a moment of gratitude, and the majestic mountains a reminder of humility. As he reflects on how the rigours of the trek mirrored the challenges of leadership, Mohan shares how staying grounded—sometimes with just a bowl of dal-chawal—can power extraordinary mental resilience. Edited Excerpts – A) For any leader today, a key mental well-being priority is about managing and maintaining balance spans multiple areas - between diving into the details versus being able to zoom out to see the big picture; dedicating chunks of time to daily firefighting versus long-term strategic thinking, as well as between being fully hands-on versus having time to disconnect and recharge. ADVERTISEMENT This is even more so in a business like ours, where the markets have their own daily ups and downs. To be able to successfully manage your mental well-being in such an environment, you need to be able to compartmentalise your thoughts, time, and time boxes for specific types of activities, being fully immersed in whatever you do at any time, as well as having interests outside work that allow you to recharge yourself, are all critical to maintaining mental well-being & effectiveness at the workplace. ADVERTISEMENT After doing all the above, if I am still stressed about something, I ask myself a simple question, "Will this issue matter to me in five years' time?' In most cases, a perspective like that can help address a lot of what seems like an insurmountable problem at the time. ADVERTISEMENT A) I believe that classical music (whether Hindustani, Carnatic, or any other form) strongly aids mental development and connects at a very subtle level with our mental energy. Appreciating classical music requires you to have patience and discipline. It requires you to practice regularly and go through a rigorous structure to improve your own understanding and these traits help build mental resilience and a more centred approach, which naturally extends into your daily life as well. ADVERTISEMENT A) The Everest base camp trek taught me fundamentally about two critical things - grit and gratitude. The grit part is obvious since it requires extensive training ahead of the trek as well as significant endurance while on the up at 5 AM every day to practice as well as walking over 15 km every day on an uphill trek are not easy at all and build tremendous mental fortitude. But the true gift that I received from the trek was that of you come face-to-face with the imposing presence of the mountain, you realise that you do not climb and conquer it, but rather you navigate it with discipline, respect, and humility - one step at a altitudes above 4,000 m, life is stripped down to its essentials, and you learn to appreciate what you have been given. A bowl of dal-chawal or even a tin shed for shelter feels like a luxury up all, it helps you adapt to tough environments with a smile that you can see perennially on the faces of the sherpas who guide you.A) As I mentioned above, a key aspect of mental well-being is about maintaining balance. I believe we all lead four lives. The first is physical life, which is about the body and maintaining its second is about our mental life, which is about constantly learning and challenging our mental boundaries. The third is about our financial life, which is about ensuring that we have the resources to do what we need in this fourth is a spiritual life, which is about how we connect to a greater purpose beyond ourselves. I would advise every professional and leader to consider what they are doing to improve aspects of each of their four is important for us to regularly pause and ask ourselves: What are we doing to lead better lives in each of these four dimensions? A) Absolutely. For me, mindfulness means fully engaging and immersing myself in whatever I am doing at any point of time. I try to minimise distractions and exclusively channel my thoughts on one specific area at a that, on a regular basis, I try to mentally challenge myself through puzzles like sudoku and crosswords. I also try to run 3-4 times a week & meditate occasionally.A) People see what you do far more than listen to what you say. Hence, it is more important for you to role model behaviours that enhance mental health and mental well-being for your post-COVID, mental health has become a significant challenge for many people in the workforce, and it is up to us as leaders to bring it to the centre stage by displaying the right behaviours. I have also found that high-performing teams often laugh together and have a lot of fun working with each other. It is a good idea to inject some humour to lighten the mood from time to time. A mentally strong team will be ready to face and win many more battles along with you. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times) (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel)
The Print
25-04-2025
- Health
- The Print
Kerala: Newborn rescued after mother dies in home birth; three held
Residents who noticed the newborn struggling to breathe immediately rushed the baby to a nearby hospital. By noon, the infant was shifted to the Ernakulam Government Medical College Hospital, the release stated. Asma (35), a native of Perumbavoor, reportedly died earlier this month while delivering her fifth child at home. Her body was brought to Perumbavoor in this district on April 6, according to an official release issued on Friday. Kochi, Apr 25 (PTI) A newborn was given a new lease of life after its mother allegedly died during childbirth at home in Malappuram district recently. The baby, who was suffering from respiratory distress and dehydration, was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Following lab tests confirming an infection, the infant was treated with antibiotics and oxygen support, it added. Medical College Superintendent Dr Ganesh Mohan said the baby has made a full recovery and has since been handed over to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). Three people, including Asma's husband, have been arrested in connection with the incident, police said. PTI ARM SSK ARM SSK ROH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
21-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Bajaj Finserv rolls out low-cost index funds to ride market growth
Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Company (AMC) has launched two new passive funds, the Bajaj Finserv Nifty 50 Index Fund and Bajaj Finserv Nifty Next 50 Index Fund, to expand its offerings in the index fund space. Both are open-ended index funds designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by tracking the performance of their respective benchmark indices. The funds aim to offer investors a low-cost, transparent, and efficient way to participate in India's large-cap equity market. The Bajaj Finserv Nifty 50 Index Fund is benchmarked against the Nifty 50 Total Return Index (TRI), while the Bajaj Finserv Nifty Next 50 Index Fund is benchmarked against the Nifty Next 50 TRI. The schemes replicate the respective indices by investing in the same set of constituent stocks, thereby reducing tracking error. Key highlights of the funds Broad market access: Offers exposure to India's top 100 companies through Nifty 50 and Nifty Next 50 indices. Disciplined approach: Index replication helps minimise short-term volatility and emotional decision-making. Long-term focus: Suitable for investors seeking steady equity growth without frequent portfolio changes. Fund details - Bajaj Finserv Nifty 50 Index Fund: Tracks Nifty 50 TRI; focuses on India's 50 largest companies - Bajaj Finserv Nifty Next 50 Index Fund: Tracks Nifty Next 50 TRI; targets the next rung of high-growth large caps - Fund manager: Ilesh Savla - Structure: Open-ended schemes - Availability: Growth and IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal) options - Exit/Entry Load: None - SIP/SWP/STP: Available Minimum application: Nifty 50 Index Fund: Rs 500 and in multiples of Rs 500 thereafter Nifty Next 50 Index Fund: Rs 500 and in multiples of Rs 1 thereafter Ganesh Mohan, managing director of Bajaj Finserv AMC, said, 'The launch of our new passive funds reflects our belief that high-quality investment solutions should be accessible, transparent, and cost-effective. As more individuals look for smarter ways to grow their wealth, low-cost passive strategies offer a disciplined and efficient path forward.' Nimesh Chandan, chief investment officer at the AMC, said, 'Index funds offer investors staple, cost-effective exposure to the broader markets. Our current focus on large-cap indices signals our constructive and bullish view on this segment, which we believe offers stability and long-term growth potential in the current environment.'
