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Wellness Gets a Rakul Boost as Nuvana Welcomes Star Investors
MUMBAI: When wellness meets star power, the result is a partnership that feels as sharp as science and as relatable as everyday health. Nuvana Wellness Clinic, India’s leading integrative, regenerative, and science-led wellness centre has onboarded actor-entrepreneurs Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani as strategic investors, marking a milestone moment for the fast-growing brand.
But this is no celebrity vanity project. The duo were Nuvana clients long before they became investors, grounding their involvement in personal experience rather than photo-ops. And that, Rakul says, made all the difference. “Jackky and I have always been passionate about wellness. What connected us to Nuvana was how personal and doctor-led their approach is. They truly take time to understand you and your body before suggesting anything. It’s mindful, science-backed, and focused on long-term wellbeing not quick fixes.”
Jackky echoed the sentiment, emphasising trust over trend. “We were clients long before becoming investors, and that created a deep sense of belief. Any association we make carries responsibility. We hope our experience helps build a community that values authentic, science-backed wellness.” Their involvement folds together rigorous clinical practice and cultural influence, helping Nuvana shift India’s wellness narrative from reactive care to long-term optimisation.
With the investment, Nuvana is gearing up for an ambitious next phase: expanding research capabilities, scaling regenerative therapies, deepening data-led personalisation, and opening new centres that integrate diagnostics, therapeutics, and recovery into one seamless ecosystem. In a market crowded with fragmented information, the brand aims to simplify choices and make credible, evidence-backed wellness more accessible.
Dr Rohan, leading Nuvana’s medical vision, highlighted the significance of the partnership. “Their support enables us to expand responsibly new centres, new treatment pathways, and a more integrated ecosystem. This investment isn’t just capital; it’s momentum for innovation India hasn’t seen in the wellness space yet.”
Rakul and Jackky bring a sharp consumer lens to Nuvana’s strategic future, helping the clinic articulate its offering more clearly and shape solutions that fit effortlessly into modern lifestyles. At its core, Nuvana’s mission remains unchanged: to help Indians shift from crisis-driven health decisions to everyday, preventive, science-backed care.
Echoing this future, Dr Rohan added, “My vision is for Nuvana to become the place people trust to tell them what’s real, what’s safe, and what works helping India move towards a more informed, empowered, Medicine 3.0 way of living.”
As Nuvana steps into its next chapter, the message is clear: wellness isn’t a trend, it’s a practice and with the right science, guidance, and consistency, it can become a way of life.
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Ascenta elevates Adheip Bakshi to sales director amid growth push
Move aligns with expansion plans and flagship Basalt Hills development
MUMBAI: Ascenta has elevated its co-founder Adheip Bakshi to the role of sales director, signalling a sharper focus on scaling operations and expanding its market footprint.
Bakshi, who has been instrumental in shaping the company’s sales and marketing strategy since its early days, brings over a decade of experience in real estate sales and operational planning. He has played a central role in building Ascenta’s channel network and refining its go-to-market approach.
The leadership move comes as the company gears up for its next phase of growth, anchored by Basalt Hills, a 20-acre low-density villa estate positioned within the emerging Mumbai 3.0 corridor. Designed as a hospitality-led, lifestyle-focused community, the project combines serviced plots, bespoke villas and curated infrastructure within a natural basalt landscape.
Speaking on his new role, Bakshi said, “I’m excited to take on this role at a pivotal stage in Ascenta’s journey. Our focus remains on building a disciplined, channel-driven sales ecosystem while aligning closely with evolving buyer expectations for lifestyle-oriented developments. Basalt Hills is a strong reflection of this direction, and we aim to scale thoughtfully while maintaining the integrity of the product and experience.”
Commenting on the elevation, Ascenta founder and managing director Karan Bahl said, “This elevation reflects a natural progression, recognising Adheip’s contribution to the business and his ability to scale sales operations in a competitive luxury segment. As we expand our portfolio of boutique, design-led developments, strengthening leadership across functions remains a key priority.”
With this leadership shift, Ascenta appears to be doubling down on structured growth while keeping its focus firmly on design-led, premium real estate, a space that continues to evolve with changing buyer aspirations.
