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Gympik expands its footprint by acquiring Oyofit
MUMBAI: Bangalore based Gympik Health Solutions Pvt. Ltd., which owns and runs Gympik.com, the largest fitness discovery platform of India has increased its foot print in the corporate wellness catergory by acquiring Oyofit. a fitness aggregator for enterprises and individuals.
Founded in September 2015, by Shivank Agarwal and Ruchik Garg, Oyofit, has unique gym membership offerings for individuals and corporate that includes DreamOrbit, HackerRank, AirRescue, MoveInSync, FxCart, HackerEarth, RazorPay, Jet Airways, Furlenco and HomeLane.
“Corporate wellness is gaining prominence as its benefits range from increased employee productivity, higher engagement, lesser absenteeism and higher ROI. This acquisition is part of our strategy to expand the business of our corporate wellness solutions and become the leaders in this sector. Oyofit has established a strong presence in the corporate fitness category. We bring the strengths of strong network of personal trainers and the capability to deliver wellness solutions that cater to the unique needs of employees. Together, our abilities will enable us bring wellness solutions to corporates in the most efficient way” said Gympik founder and CEO Amaresh Ojha without disclosing the consideration.
The co-founders and the core members of the Oyofit team will join Gympik and Shivank Agarwal, co-Founder of Oyofit, will be part of the Gympik leadership team.
“It will be an opportunity for Oyofit to be part of Gympik and build the corporate wellness category which has tremendous potential in the coming years” said Oyofit co-founder Shivank.
Gympik was founded in December 2012 by Ojha, with a vision of creating technology driven solutions that impact the fitness choices of individuals that enable them to lead a healthy life. They have raised an undisclosed amount in the pre-series A funding in 2016 from Roundglass partners. Gympik is rapidly expanding with more than 9000 fitness centers and 6000 personal trainers on their platform and presence in 20 cities. They are now venturing into corporate wellness to drive healthier change at workplaces and build a healthy and fit working community in India.
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Sun Pharma launches ‘Heart ke Liye 8’ heart health drive
New campaign urges daily habits to build a stronger heart
MUMBAI: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has launched its ‘Heart ke Liye 8 – Making India Heart Strong’ campaign, urging Indians to prioritise heart health through simple, consistent daily actions.
The initiative comes at a crucial time. Cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly one-fifth of global heart-related deaths, with Indians often affected almost a decade earlier than many Western populations. The campaign reinforces a clear message: heart health is not built overnight, but through everyday choices.
Speaking on the launch, Sun Pharma senior vice president, marketing and sales Shailesh Joshi, said the company believes prevention is just as important as treatment. He noted that the campaign aims to spark regular conversations around heart health and encourage people to adopt small habits that can make a lasting difference.
At the centre of the campaign is the ‘Heart-strong Man’, a relatable and optimistic character symbolising a well-cared-for heart. The tone remains positive and practical, encouraging individuals to take charge of their wellbeing without fear. The campaign film has been created in multiple Indian languages to ensure wider accessibility.
The initiative is anchored around eight essential pillars of heart health, including eating better, staying physically active, managing weight, keeping blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol in check, avoiding tobacco, going for regular health check-ups, managing stress, and getting quality sleep.
Beyond awareness, the company’s Making India Heart Strong initiative takes an integrated approach to prevention and response. Sun Pharma organises around 10,000 heart screening camps annually, screening over 1.2 lakh people each year.
In addition, it conducts CPR training for more than 1.5 lakh individuals annually to strengthen emergency preparedness, while also investing in evidence generation to improve risk assessment and patient outcomes.
Its patient education efforts further extend to more than 15 million individuals every year through in-clinic print materials and awareness programmes, contributing to a broader, long-term effort to reduce the cardiovascular disease burden in India.
