Gen Z, women workers lead a health charge
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 15 Jun 2025, 5:30AM IST
India Inc is increasingly investing in measures that make its workforce fitter and healthier, responding to evolving workforce expectations, especially Gen Z and women employees.Some like Deloitte are taking it a notch higher by tracking employee fitness as part of the performance management system. Others, like natural resources and technology conglomerate Vedanta, are introducing digital fitness tracking on a voluntary basis for employees. Accenture has launched Purple Corridors programme for in-depth conversations to identify employee well-being needs. Myntra recently launched a meditation space called Dhyan Kaksha. Titan on the other hand, is conducting fitness challenges for employees, like the 21-Day Kummiaatam Dance Challenge at its manufacturing unit, especially for women.In the last few years, we have seen a clear shift in employees' attitudes towards health and well-being especially among younger employees and women professionals, said Vedanta CHRO Madhu Srivastava. Over the years, participation in marathons, yoga sessions, and sports tournaments has increased significantly at Vedanta.121854556The conglomerate is also conducting tailored wellness campaigns based on site-specific needs, Srivastava said.Professional services firm Deloitte has made completion of annual health assessment a key performance indicator for all employees.Inculcating Healthy HabitsDeloitte runs the FitCheck initiative, which mandates annual health assessments for all employees and their spouses or partners. We share timely prompts and nudges via emails, leadership messages, and inspiring stories, said its chief happiness officer, Saraswathi Kasturirangan. This is tracked on the performance management dashboard for year-end reviews.Accenture is running an initiative called Prana Pod led by certified yoga instructors for sessions on mindful movement and breathing. It is also conducting expert-led workshops on fitness activities like Yoga, Tai Chi, and Zumba.Recently, Accenture launched a Purple Corridors programme which involves in-depth conversations to identify employee well-being needs. The team sets collective goals and implements micro-actions like prioritising annual health check-ups, promoting ergonomic posture, and organising fitness challenges, said its senior managing director and CHRO, Lakshmi C.Software company Intuit has a well-being hub that offers personalised wellness journeys. It also has an activity programme where employees get rewarded for their healthy habits. This is also available to spouses or domestic partners, and we are encouraged to challenge friends and coworkers, said its director - talent acquisition, Mohan Kumar.Intuit also offers a Well-being for Life Programme where one can reimburse up to ?60,000 per year for physical, emotional, and financial well-being expenses.Myntra offers wellness activities, including Yoga, Zumba, guided meditation, and mental wellness workshops to employees. It recently inaugurated pickleball courts at its office and inaugurated Dhyan Kaksha, a meditation space. The ecommerce platform also arranged regular health check-ups, like quarterly ECG screenings, and awareness initiatives, such as World Heart Day sessions with expert cardiologists, said its CHRO, Govindraj MK.Tata Groups Titan Company conducts comprehensive health data analysis at its manufacturing facility. Each Titan employee has a Health Score based on 18 critical parameters. This allows us to track and monitor health trends over time, said its headhuman resources, Priya Mathilakath Pillai.Titan also conducts fitness challenges for employees, like the 21-Day Kummiaatam Dance Challenge (Manufacturing Unit) where women participants underwent a health assessment following which they practiced for two hours each day after work hours.An incredible 64% of participants reported significant health benefits by the end of the challenge, according to Pillai.WTW Wellbeing Diagnostic Survey India findings of 2024 point out that 76% companies plan to connect wellbeing to their human capital strategy. According to Vinod VK, head of health and benefits India, WTW, there is a growing trend of strategic initiatives implemented by Indian employers.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 15 Jun 2025, 5:30AM IST
The number of India-based companies awaiting rare earth magnet procurement licences from China has nearly doubled to 21. This delay, following China's new export regulations requiring end-user certificates, threatens production disruptions for Indian automobile manufacturers who rely on these magnets. Diplomatic efforts are underway to resolve the issue.
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Trumps Military Parade Is Designed for TV, but It Wont Be on Every Channel
GLOBAL NEWS | Sun, 15 Jun 2025, 2:55AM IST
A minor-league football championship game will air on ABC. Fox News, CNN and C-SPAN will carry the four-hour festivities live.
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Irans Vital Oil Industry Is Vulnerable in an Escalating Conflict
GLOBAL NEWS | Sun, 15 Jun 2025, 12:46AM IST
The countrys exports mostly come from Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. But Israels energy facilities are also at risk.
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Five global varsities to set up campuses in Navi Mumbai
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 15 Jun 2025, 12:17AM IST
The Maharashtra government has signed a Letter of Interest with five foreign universities, including Aberdeen University and the University of York, to establish campuses in Navi Mumbai. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that these universities will be located on a 250-acre education hub, providing accessible and affordable education at 25% of the cost abroad, benefiting students who cannot study overseas.
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Kirti Ganorkar: Why the veteran insider is the right dose for Sun Pharma
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 11:40PM IST
Kirti Ganorkar, a long-time Sun Pharma veteran, will take over as Managing Director from September 1, succeeding founder Dilip Shanghvi, who remains Executive Chairman. This transition marks the culmination of Sun Pharma's succession plan, as Ganorkar steps into the role amidst a challenging global market.
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Putin, Trump discuss West Asia, Ukraine talks on phone call, says Kremlin
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 10:28PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a 50-minute phone call Saturday to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East and Ukraine peace talks, Putin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
During the conversation, Putin briefed ...
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BCCI forms 3-member panel to draft safety norms after Bengaluru stampede
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 10:05PM IST
Apart from Saikia, the Board's vice-president Rajeev Shukla and treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia are the other members of the committee which will formulate the guidelines within 15 days
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BCCI forms panel to draft safety norms after Bengaluru stampede tragedy
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 9:59PM IST
Apart from Saikia, the Board's vice-president Rajeev Shukla and treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia are the other members of the committee which will formulate the guidelines within 15 days
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Nepal to export 40 MW electricity to Bangladesh via India from Saturday midnight
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 9:54PM IST
Nepal is scheduled to commence exporting 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh via an Indian transmission line starting June 15th. This follows a trilateral agreement between Nepal, India, and Bangladesh signed in October 2024. The electricity will be transmitted through India's 400-kV Muzaffarpur-Baharampur-Bheramara line at a rate of USD 6.4 cents per unit for the next five years.
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US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman cancelled after Israel's strikes on Tehran
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 9:39PM IST
The Iran US talks scheduled to be held in Muscat this Sunday will not now take place, al-Busaidi wrote. But diplomacy and dialogue remain the only pathway to lasting peace
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FTA with India brings genuine' competitive advantage, UK Parliament told
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 9:28PM IST
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations concluded with India places the UK at a genuine competitive advantage in the manufacturing sector, the House of Commons was told this week.
During a debate on the bilateral FTA agreed last month, UK ...
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ONGC chief urges timely arbitration as Meghwal backs institutional model
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 9:21PM IST
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday pitched for institutional arbitration, saying it was part of Indian culture after the ONGC chairman urged making arbitration proceedings timely and not "timeless".
The government has been pushing for institutional arbitration instead of ad hoc arbitration asserting it is efficient and more result oriented.
The industry on the other hand feels arbitration in India is slow, inefficient and plagued with red tape.
Singapore, London and Dubai have emerged as hubs of international arbitration to settle high stakes, high value commercial disputes.
Addressing a conference on institutional arbitration here, the minister also said that organisations should be ready to be flexible and rigid, depending on the need of the hour, to ensure that its interests remain protected and it contributes towards nation building.
Meghwal felt that officers should be willing to take risk and not follow the beaten track to ensure financial interests of their ..
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 8:57PM IST
Arjun Ram Meghwal advocates for institutional arbitration, citing its roots in Indian culture. He urges flexibility and risk-taking to protect organizational interests. Arun Kumar Singh emphasizes timely dispute resolution for a healthy business environment. Anju Rathi Rana highlights government efforts to streamline arbitration. Hemant Gupta calls for a shift in mindset towards institutional arbitration for efficient commercial dispute settlements.
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Two US lawmakers shot at home in Minnesota; mayor, police confirm attack
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 8:53PM IST
Investigators are still working to establish motive for the attacks and were still in the early stages of an investigation
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Union Minister Khattar reviews progress of Fatehabad nuclear power project
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 8:34PM IST
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reviewed the progress of North India's first nuclear power plant in Fatehabad, Haryana. The Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) aims to generate 2,800 MW of power, with 50% allocated to Haryana.
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'Tragedy calls for introspection': Naidu vows reforms after Air India crash
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 8:10PM IST
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu pledges full support and reforms after the Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. A high-level probe and urgent aircraft inspections are now underway
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Crashed AI plane's check was due in Dec
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 7:10PM IST
New Delhi: Air India's ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed soon after take off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12 underwent comprehensive maintenance checks in June 2023 and was due for the next scheduled comprehensive checks in December this year, according to airline officials. The plane enroute to London Gatwick crashed into the residential quarters of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad. Apart from 241 people onboard the plane, many others on the ground also died. Officials said on Saturday that the aircraft VT-ANB underwent C checks or comprehensive checks in June 2023 and the next such scheduled checks were to happen in December this year. The C checks were done by AIESL (AI Engineering Services Ltd). The right side engine of the nearly 12-year-old aircraft was overhauled and installed in March 2025, while an inspection of the left side engine was done as per the engine manufacturer's protocol in April 2025, the officials said. The aircraft was powered by GEnx engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace. The officials also claimed that there were no issues with the engines or the aircraft. There was no official statement from Air India. Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday ordered enhanced safety checks of Air India's Boeing 787-8/9 planes. Air India, on Saturday, said the one-time safety checks of the aircraft are on track and the checks have been completed for nine planes. The airline has 26 legacy Boeing 787-8s and seven Boeing 787-9s in its fleet. On Friday, GE Aerospace said it supports the action being taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for enhanced safety inspections of the Air India 787-8/9 fleet. "We continue to work closely with the appropriate regulatory and investigative agencies, and we are committed to providing all technical support necessary to understand the cause of this accident," a GE Aerospace spokesperson had said in a statement. Meanwhile, former Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Friday said after three-and-a-half years of the takeover of Air India by the Tatas, the management needs to fine-tune various aspects of running a world-class airline, including maintenance. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is probing the crash and a high-level multi-disciplinary committee has also been set up to examine the causes for the accident.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 7:10PM IST
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad. The plane was heading to London Gatwick. It crashed into residential area near BJ Medical College. All onboard and many on ground died. The aircraft had maintenance checks in June 2023. DGCA ordered enhanced safety checks. AAIB is investigating the crash. A high-level committee is examining the causes.
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Home secretary led committee to overhaul aviation safety
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 7:06PM IST
Following a tragic Air India plane crash, India is revamping its aviation safety protocols. A government committee, led by the Home Secretary, will review existing procedures. The goal is to prevent future accidents. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will investigate the crash. The US and UK will assist. The committee will suggest improvements to the National Civil Aviation Policy.
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Maha working with 5 more foreign universities to set up campuses in MMR: CM
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 6:56PM IST
The Maharashtra government grants letters of intent to five foreign varsities to set up campuses in Navi Mumbai, a part of MMR
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Ahmedabad plane crash: Engines lost power at critical stage, says ex-Air Force chief Arup Raha
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 6:32PM IST
Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha (Retd) stated that the Air India aircraft crash near Ahmedabad was due to a critical engine power loss, dismissing sabotage claims. He suggested possibilities like fuel contamination or software glitches, emphasizing the rarity of simultaneous engine failure in Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 6:26PM IST
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India has confirmed the deaths of 241 people in Thursdays Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad. Each victim's family will receive 1 crore in compensation from Tata Group, plus 25 lakh in interim relief from the airline. Survivors and injured will have their medical expenses fully covered. The airline has deployed staff to support families and is cooperating with investigators, who are analysing flight data and CCTV footage. Maintenance lapses, gear failure, and flap control are key lines of inquiry.
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India distances itself from SCO statement on Israel-Iran conflict
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 6:20PM IST
India distances itself from an SCO statement criticising Israel's strikes on Iran, reiterates its neutral stance and calls for diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in West Asia
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