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Himalaya Babycare collaborates with UNICEF India
Mumbai: Himalaya BabyCare announced its collaboration with UNICEF to support the well-being of underprivileged children and mothers across India.
This partnership will advance the health and well-being of mothers and children, especially the most vulnerable and marginalized. The aim is to integrate Himalaya Baby Care’s commitment to nurturing little lives with UNICEF’s extensive experience in advocating for children’s rights. Together, they will promote a happy and healthy start for every child by providing them the care, support, and education necessary for a happy beginning.
Both organizations will promote mother care and childcare awareness and help elevate the well-being of families across India through advocacy campaigns and on-ground activations. Beyond resources and assistance, Himalaya BabyCare and UNICEF celebrated Mother’s Day and Breastfeeding Week with children and families, fostering community spirit and highlighting the importance of early and proper care for mothers and children. They will also celebrate Children’s Day with the communities, further strengthening their commitment to the well-being of mothers and children.
Speaking on the occasion, Himalaya Wellness Company director of BabyCare Chakravarthi N V said, “At Himalaya, babies and moms are our top priority, and we believe that a healthy start in life sets the foundation for a lifetime of well-being. We are excited to partner with UNICEF India to assist underprivileged mothers and children. This partnership aims to raise baby and mother care awareness, support mothers and children with essential healthcare services, and celebrate the joys of parenthood with them. Together, we are committed to ensuring happy beginnings for mothers and children, enabling them to live healthy and fulfilling lives.”
This collaboration with UNICEF highlights Himalaya BabyCare’s dedication to baby care and supporting mothers through their parenting journey, ensuring the healthy growth of babies and a worry-free baby care experience for moms/parents.
Commenting on the same, UNICEF India chief of communication, advocacy and partnerships Zafrin Chowdhury said, “UNICEF and Himalaya Baby Care are pleased to launch ‘Happy Beginnings,’ an advocacy campaign to raise awareness on the importance of a healthy and joyful start #ForEveryChild. Together, our active participation in amplifying the messages will be vital in spreading the word and making a difference. As UNICEF completes 75 years in India, we look forward to our journey with Himalaya Baby Care. Let’s unite to create a wave of positive change, one happy beginning at a time!”
This community-building exercise represents a significant step towards ensuring #HappyBeginnings for mothers and children across India. Himalaya BabyCare and UNICEF are proud to promote this initiative, reinforcing their commitment to making a positive and progressive change in society.
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YES Bank hands the keys to SBI veteran Vinay Tonse as it bets on a new era
Former SBI managing director appointed as YES Bank’s new MD and CEO
MUMBAI: YES Bank is done rebuilding. Now it wants to grow. The private sector lender has appointed Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as managing director and chief executive officer-designate, with RBI approval secured and a start date of April 6, 2026 confirmed. The three-year term signals the bank’s intent to shift gears from crisis recovery to full-throttle expansion.
Tonse, 60, is no stranger to scale. Most recently managing director at State Bank of India, he oversaw a retail book of roughly $800bn in deposits and advances, one of the largest in the country. Before that, he ran SBI Mutual Fund from August 2020 to December 2022, a stint that saw assets under management surge from Rs 4.32 lakh crore to Rs 7.32 lakh crore across market cycles. Add stints in Singapore and four years leading SBI’s overseas operations in Osaka, and the incoming chief arrives with a genuinely global CV.
His academic grounding is equally solid: a commerce degree from St Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, and a master’s in commerce from Bangalore University.
The appointment follows an extensive search and evaluation process by the bank’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee. NRC chairperson Nandita Gurjar said the committee unanimously backed Tonse, citing his leadership track record, governance credentials and ability to drive the bank’s next phase of transformation.
Non-executive chairman Rama Subramaniam Gandhi was unequivocal. “I am certain that Vinay Tonse, with his vast experience as a senior banker, will propel YES Bank to its next phase of growth,” Gandhi said, adding that the bank remains focused on strengthening its retail and corporate banking franchises and expanding its branch network.
Rajeev Kannan, non-executive director and senior executive at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, the bank’s largest shareholder, said Tonse’s experience across retail, corporate banking, global markets and asset management positioned him well to lead the lender. SMBC said it looks forward to working with Tonse and the board as YES Bank pursues its ambition of becoming a top-tier private sector lender anchored in strong governance and sustainable growth.
Tonse succeeds Prashant Kumar, who took the helm in March 2020 when YES Bank was in freefall following a severe financial crisis, and spent six years painstakingly stabilising the institution, rebuilding governance and restoring operational scale. Gandhi was generous: “The bank remains indebted to Prashant Kumar, who is responsible for much of what a strong financial powerhouse YES Bank is today.”
Tonse, for his part, struck a purposeful note. “Together with the board and my colleagues, I remain deeply committed to creating long-term value for all our stakeholders,” he said, pledging to build on Kumar’s foundation guided by his personal motto: Make A Difference.
Beyond the balance sheet, Tonse played cricket at college and club level and represented Karnataka in archery at the national championships — sports he credits with teaching him teamwork, situational leadership, discipline and focus. In quieter moments, he reaches for retro Kannada music, classic Hindi songs, and the crooning of Engelbert Humperdinck, Mukesh and Kishore Kumar.
YES Bank has its steady-handed rebuilder in Kumar to thank for survival. Now it has a scale-obsessed growth banker at the wheel. The next chapter starts April 6.
