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Economic Times
19 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
International Yoga Day! From yoga mats to boardrooms — CEOs share their wellness mantras
On International Yoga Day 2025, Indian corporate leaders are increasingly integrating yoga and mindfulness into their daily routines. These practices offer clarity, composure, and emotional strength, essential for navigating high-stakes business environments. Leaders across sectors emphasize that prioritizing mental and physical well-being is crucial for sustained performance and effective decision-making. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads As the world marks International Yoga Day 2025, a quiet transformation is already underway in India Inc's corner many leaders, yoga and mindfulness are no longer just wellness trends—they're essential pillars of their leadership a high-stakes business environment marked by volatility and decision fatigue, these ancient practices are offering modern solutions: clarity, composure, and emotional leaders across sectors—from insurance to investment banking—shared with ETMarkets how they integrate yoga, meditation, and mindful routines into their daily lives to stay focused and mentally K. Goel, Director at Bonanza Group, begins each day with a sunrise walk followed by yoga—a practice he says is as much about mental hygiene as physical fitness. 'That combination helps create a space of inner stillness and presence,' he him, this early morning ritual is not just a lifestyle choice—it's leadership preparation. 'The walk offers mental clarity and solitude, while yoga brings physical balance and mindfulness. It allows me to approach decisions with a calm, focused, and composed mind.'For Shanai Ghosh, MD & CEO of Zuno General Insurance, the discipline goes even deeper. She believes mental fitness is as critical as any financial metric. 'To me, health is most important,' she says.'I prioritize both mental and physical well-being, intertwining yoga and meditation into my daily routine.' These practices, she adds, have been instrumental in helping her maintain focus amid professional responsibilities and personal commitments. 'They help me keep a calm demeanor, which is vital in today's always-on business environment.'Ravi Kumar Jha, MD & CEO of LIC Mutual Fund AMC, echoes this balance between body and mind. For him, the key lies in gentle, consistent movement. 'Light stretching and yoga are the cornerstones of my fitness routine,' he keeping him physically agile, these routines 'support mental clarity by promoting a strong mind-body connection, which grounds me for a productive day.'These sentiments resonate with Sonia Dasgupta, MD & CEO – Investment Banking at JM Financial , who follows a detailed morning routine anchored in mindfulness.A long-time practitioner of Iyengar Yoga, Sonia starts her day early with hydration, followed by 30 minutes of yoga or aerobic exercise. 'Yoga calms and declutters my mind and keeps me physically agile,' she her discipline doesn't stop at physical wellness. 'I also practise gratitude each morning—it gives me positivity and purpose. A calm mind always leads to better decision-making,' she ritual also includes reading and planning the day with a to-do list, helping her maintain direction and connects these leaders is a shared belief: that well-being is not a luxury, but a necessity in sustaining performance and clarity in a fast-moving corporate it's walking at sunrise, meditating before meetings, or structuring mornings with intention, each of them has found a unique way to stay message this International Yoga Day is loud and clear—mindful leadership is not just about managing businesses; it's about managing the self. And in that balance lies the key to long-term success.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
International Yoga Day! From yoga mats to boardrooms — CEOs share their wellness mantras
As the world marks International Yoga Day 2025, a quiet transformation is already underway in India Inc's corner offices. For many leaders, yoga and mindfulness are no longer just wellness trends—they're essential pillars of their leadership philosophy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo In a high-stakes business environment marked by volatility and decision fatigue, these ancient practices are offering modern solutions: clarity, composure, and emotional strength. Senior leaders across sectors—from insurance to investment banking—shared with ETMarkets how they integrate yoga, meditation, and mindful routines into their daily lives to stay focused and mentally agile. The Calm Before the Day: Morning Rituals that Anchor Focus Live Events Shiv K. Goel, Director at Bonanza Group, begins each day with a sunrise walk followed by yoga—a practice he says is as much about mental hygiene as physical fitness. 'That combination helps create a space of inner stillness and presence,' he explains. For him, this early morning ritual is not just a lifestyle choice—it's leadership preparation. 'The walk offers mental clarity and solitude, while yoga brings physical balance and mindfulness. It allows me to approach decisions with a calm, focused, and composed mind.' Mental Health as a Priority, Not an Afterthought For Shanai Ghosh, MD & CEO of Zuno General Insurance, the discipline goes even deeper. She believes mental fitness is as critical as any financial metric. 'To me, health is most important,' she says. 'I prioritize both mental and physical well-being, intertwining yoga and meditation into my daily routine.' These practices, she adds, have been instrumental in helping her maintain focus amid professional responsibilities and personal commitments. 'They help me keep a calm demeanor, which is vital in today's always-on business environment.' Stretching Beyond the Physical: The Mind-Body Connection Ravi Kumar Jha, MD & CEO of LIC Mutual Fund AMC, echoes this balance between body and mind. For him, the key lies in gentle, consistent movement. 'Light stretching and yoga are the cornerstones of my fitness routine,' he says. Beyond keeping him physically agile, these routines 'support mental clarity by promoting a strong mind-body connection, which grounds me for a productive day.' Iyengar Yoga, Gratitude & Structure: A CEO's Morning Playbook These sentiments resonate with Sonia Dasgupta, MD & CEO – Investment Banking at JM Financial , who follows a detailed morning routine anchored in mindfulness. A long-time practitioner of Iyengar Yoga, Sonia starts her day early with hydration, followed by 30 minutes of yoga or aerobic exercise. 'Yoga calms and declutters my mind and keeps me physically agile,' she explains. But her discipline doesn't stop at physical wellness. 'I also practise gratitude each morning—it gives me positivity and purpose. A calm mind always leads to better decision-making,' she adds. Her ritual also includes reading and planning the day with a to-do list, helping her maintain direction and composure. A Common Thread: Wellness as Leadership Capital What connects these leaders is a shared belief: that well-being is not a luxury, but a necessity in sustaining performance and clarity in a fast-moving corporate world. Whether it's walking at sunrise, meditating before meetings, or structuring mornings with intention, each of them has found a unique way to stay centred. The message this International Yoga Day is loud and clear—mindful leadership is not just about managing businesses; it's about managing the self. And in that balance lies the key to long-term success.
India Gazette
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Gazette
Zuno General Insurance Launches India's First Crash Detection-Enabled Motor Cover
SMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 14: Zuno General Insurance, a new-age digital insurer committed to making insurance easy, friendly and innovative, has introduced India's first real-time crash detection feature to its flagship Zuno Smart Drive car insurance. This enhancement provides instant roadside support and accelerates claims processing, reinforcing Zuno's position as a leader in innovative, customer-centric insurance providers. With this new addition, Zuno Smart Drive moves beyond just rewarding safe driving. The advanced mobile telematics system embedded in the Zuno app automatically detects crashes. It alerts the Zuno support team, triggering real-time roadside assistance, initiating a claims process, and providing aid without requiring customer initiation. This saves critical time during emergencies, ensuring help arrives when it is needed most. Zuno GI, a pioneer in usage-based insurance, has already introduced Zuno Smart Drive with India's first built-in Pay How You Drive feature at no additional cost, which rewards customers based on real-time driving behaviour. By tracking metrics such as speed, braking, and consistency, the platform encourages responsible driving habits. Customers receive rewards for maintaining high driving scores, which also translates into policy renewal discounts, making safer driving financially rewarding. Zuno Smart Drive requires no special setup or device. It works directly through the Zuno app, providing users with personalised driving insights, real-time risk assessment, and a transparent view of how their behaviour impacts both safety and savings. This approach not only empowers customers with greater control over their premiums but also encourages a culture of responsibility on the road. With its newest upgrade, Zuno Smart Drive supports, rewards, and protects in real-time. Zuno continues to raise the bar for what motor insurance can offer in today's connected world--smart, supportive, and centred around the customer. Speaking about this customer-first innovation, Shanai Ghosh, MD & CEO, Zuno General Insurance, said, 'At Zuno, our goal is to turn insurance into a proactive safety partner. Zuno Smart Drive is an insurance that watches out for you, supports you in critical moments, and puts your safety first. With real-time crash detection, we're taking a decisive leap forward--moving from reactive support to proactive safety. It's a powerful example of how technology and empathy can come together to transform customer experience.' According to the Annual Report on Road Accidents in India by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), available till 2022, India witnessed 461,312 road accidents, with over 168,000 fatalities--an 11.9% increase from 2021. The report highlights the need for advanced emergency response systems, which Zuno's crash detection now aims to support. For more information, visit About Zuno General Insurance: Zuno General Insurance, formerly known as Edelweiss General Insurance, is a new-age digital insurer with an aspiration to reimagine Insurance to make it easy, friendly, and transparent. Amidst all the jargon and seriousness, Zuno is the friendly voice speaking in a language you understand and listening to what you have to say, stepping in at the right time so that you don't have to worry when things don't go as planned. Zuno is the friend you can always turn to for help, with the confidence that we will have your back at all times. At Zuno GI, the focus is on building trust through digital solutions that are intuitive and responsive, using consumer insights and data analytics to drive innovation and experience. Our consumer-insight-driven strategy focused on customers' experience, innovative solutions, and an intuitive digital platform differentiates us in a competitive market. Zuno GI started operations in 2018. We have over 7 million customers and a growing omnichannel distribution on digital rails. The company has a presence across key digital marketing places and partnerships with Maruti, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Skoda, Volkswagen, Jeep, OLA, PolicyBazaar, Turtlemint, PhonePe, Insurance Dekho, Fedbank Financial Services, Dvara KGFS, Repco Home Finance, ART Housing Finance, Renewbuy, Bajaj Capital, Anandrathi Global Finance, Avanse Financial Services, Zopper, Spinny, Nido Home Finance, ECL Finance, Mehsana Urban Co-Operative Bank, PolicyBoss, etc. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by SMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
United News of India
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- United News of India
Zuno General Insurance launches India's first crash detection-enabled Motor Cover
Mumbai, Jun 12 (UNI) Zuno General Insurance has launched India's first real-time crash detection feature to its flagship Zuno Smart Drive car insurance. This enhancement provides instant roadside support and accelerates claims processing, reinforcing Zuno's position as a leader in innovative, customer-centric insurance provider. With this new addition, Zuno Smart Drive moves beyond just rewarding safe driving. The advanced mobile telematics system embedded in the Zuno app detects crashes automatically and alerts the Zuno support team triggering real-time roadside assistance, initiating a claims process and aid without requiring customer initiation. This saves critical time during emergencies—ensuring help arrives when it is needed the most. Zuno GI, a pioneer in usage-based insurance, has already introduced Zuno Smart Drive with India's first built-in Pay How You Drive feature at no additional cost, rewards customers based on real-time driving behaviour. By tracking metrics such as speed, braking, and consistency, the platform encourages responsible driving habits. Customers receive rewards for maintaining high driving scores, which also translate into policy renewal discounts, making safer driving financially rewarding. Zuno Smart Drive requires no special setup or device. It works directly through the Zuno app, providing users with personalised driving insights, real-time risk assessment, and a transparent view of how their behaviour impacts both safety and savings. This approach not only empowers customers with greater control over their premiums but also encourages a culture of responsibility on the road. With its newest upgrade, Zuno Smart Drive supports, rewards, and protects in real-time. Zuno continues to raise the bar for what motor insurance can offer in today's connected world—smart, supportive, and centred around the customer. Speaking about this customer-first innovation, Shanai Ghosh, MD & CEO, Zuno General Insurance, said, 'At Zuno, our goal is to turn insurance into a proactive safety partner. Zuno Smart Drive is an insurance that watches out for you, supports you in critical moments, and puts your safety first. With real-time crash detection, we're taking a decisive leap forward— moving from reactive support to proactive safety. It's a powerful example of how technology and empathy can come together to transform customer experience.' UNI JS BD
