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Social distancing for a society that loves chai
MUMBAI: India is known as a country that not only loves drinking tea, but is an intricate part of both its culture and history. As many Indians, across the country, experience social distancing, Society Tea – a celebrated household name and market leader in the tea category in Maharashtra – introduces its #StayAtHome campaign, to encourage safety, remembering the beautiful memories, we collectively spend as a community, around tea.
Society Tea celebrates this tea drinking culture, borrowing visuals from their human interest photo essay campaign aptly titled 'Tea Society Called India', capturing poignant shots celebrating the unifying and proudly home-grown tea drinking culture across the length and breadth of our country.
Society Tea’s #StayAtHome campaign illustrates all those small moments in the day, wherein people come together to brew a delightful experience over a cup of chai. Thereby giving the message that until such a time comes again, #StayAtHome #StayIndoors #StaySafeAtHome and grab a cup of Society Tea!
Society Tea director Karan Shah said, “Society Tea has always been subtly invested in its duty towards society. With the inspiration to brew delightful experiences and conversations over chai, we at Society Tea have recently incorporated the visually appealing #StayAtHome campaign, to portray simple and small memories during the day, when we come together as a community to enjoy our tea together. Until such a time is back, let’s not only stay safe, but also look forward to enjoying these moments with our friends, family and close ones.”https://www.facebook.com/SocietyTea/videos/3260409547302551/
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HDFC ERGO names Parthanil Ghosh as MD and CEO from April 16, 2026
Executive Director to succeed Anuj Tyagi; appointment awaits IRDAI approval.
MUMBAI: In insurance, planning for tomorrow is the business. At HDFC ERGO, that future now has a new name. The Board of HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company has approved the elevation of Parthanil Ghosh as managing director and chief executive officer, effective April 16, 2026, subject to regulatory clearance from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). He will succeed Anuj Tyagi in the role.
Ghosh brings more than three decades of experience across financial services and insurance, including over 16 years in the general insurance sector spanning underwriting, claims, reinsurance strategy, crop insurance and digital transformation. He joined HDFC ERGO in 2016 following the merger with L&T General Insurance and has served as Executive Director since May 1, 2025.
During his tenure, Ghosh has been closely involved in shaping the company’s expansion strategy, particularly strengthening its retail franchise while building capabilities across commercial lines and technology driven operations. His responsibilities have spanned areas such as claims management, underwriting strategy and digital innovation.
He also played a key role in two major integrations that reshaped the company’s structure: the consolidation of L&T General Insurance and the merger with Apollo Munich Health Insurance. These integrations helped build a unified operating platform for the insurer and expanded its presence across health and general insurance segments.
Over the years, Ghosh has led initiatives focused on improving customer trust and transparency in insurance, including efforts to simplify products, strengthen claims experience and integrate technology into customer facing processes.
HDFC ERGO chairman of the board Keki M Mistry said the leadership transition reflects the board’s confidence in Ghosh’s strategic and operational experience.
“Parthanil brings extensive industry knowledge, deep operational insight and strong strategic leadership to the role. He has been a key contributor to the company’s progress and success in recent years, helping strengthen its market position and build a culture centred on customer trust and technical excellence,” Mistry said, while also thanking Tyagi for his contributions and wishing him success in his future entrepreneurial pursuits.
ERGO International AG chairman of the board of management and chief operating officer of the international business Theo Kokkalas highlighted India’s importance in the group’s global strategy.
“India is a strategic growth market for us. I am convinced that under the leadership of Ghosh, the company will continue to build on its success through technical excellence, customer centricity and digital innovation,” he said.
Once regulatory approvals are secured, Ghosh will formally take over leadership of HDFC ERGO in April 2026, steering the insurer into its next phase of growth in India’s competitive general insurance market.
