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Mumbai Festival 2024 – Celebrate! Discover! Connect! details revealed
Mumbai: The Mumbai Festival 2024, poised to illuminate the lively ‘City of Dreams’ from January 20 to 28 unveils the details of the enchanting events and engaging activities. On 17 January 2024 in the presence of a distinguished gathering, Hon’ble minister of tourism and rural development, Girish Mahajan, and Mumbai Festival Advisory Committee chairperson Anand Mahindra together with Government of Maharashtra tourism secretary Jayshree Bhoj disclosed the final venues, shared insights into the event flow, and presented the star-studded lineup of celebrities set to grace this grand celebration.
The momentous announcement unfolded in the distinguished presence of the Hon’ble minister of education and ministry of Marathi language, Guardian Minister – Mumbai City District Deepak Kesarkar and Hon’ble minister for skills, employment, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Guardian Minister- Mumbai Suburban District – Mangal Prabhat Lodha.
The occasion was further graced by the felicitation of our esteemed partners, including SBI, Signpost, Aerion Group, EaseMyTrip, Bisleri International Pvt Ltd, and Project Mumbai, acknowledging their significant contributions to the success of the Mumbai Festival. This cultural spectacle promises to be a journey into the vibrant heart of Maharashtra, bringing together an array of events, experiences, and renowned personalities. The Mumbai Festival 2024 would showcase the spirit of unity with the theme ‘Everyone’s Invited’ and aims to bring communities together, showcasing the best of Maharashtra’s cultural richness. Attendees can expect a spectacular blend of music, cinema, beach festivities, food fiestas and more. A detailed event lineup has been appended for reference.
Hon’ble minister of tourism and rural development Girish Mahajan, graced the occasion, sharing his enthusiasm for the festival. He stated, “Mumbai Festival 2024 celebrates Maharashtra’s cultural legacy. The festival provides a glimpse into the magnificence that awaits, and we encourage everyone to join us on this journey.
We poured our dedication, enthusiasm and passion into creating a never-seen masterpiece that signifies emotions and reawakens connections while honouring the very essence of Maharashtra. We believe that this event will alter tourists’ perceptions about Mumbai and inspire them to discover the richness of our homeland.” he added.
Government of Maharashtra secretary tourism Jayshree Bhoj said, “In my capacity as the Government of Maharashtra’s tourism secretary, I am ecstatic to see how The Mumbai Festival encourages a community’s creative and cultural exchange. The collective endeavour embodies the spirit of cooperation and diversity, characterising Maharashtra’s rich cultural legacy. My heartfelt appreciation to every participant, partner, and contributor for their unwavering help in making this event a huge success. As we unite to celebrate the diversity and magnificence of our state, let us welcome the celebrations with an open heart.”
Mumbai Festival Advisory Committee chairperson Anand Mahindra expressed ,”The Mumbai Festival portrays Maharashtra’s amazing and diverse cultural landscape. Every aspect you see, from the performances to the magnificent displays, reflects countless hours of sweat, passion, and commitment to present the incredible richness of Maharashtra. We are thrilled to host a festival that goes beyond limits, and I believe the details revealed today capture the diligence and efforts we’ve put in for an unforgettable celebration.”
The Mumbai Festival 2024 has its exciting anthem, “Mumbai Ek Tyohar Hai.” This musical sensation, which the talented Remo D’Souza choreographed, has become the city’s heartbeat as people groove to its enticing rhythm. The “Mumbai Ek Tyohar Hai Hookstep Challenge” has taken social media by storm, with influencers and users flaunting their dance moves. Composed by Shamir Tandon, the anthem features the powerful vocals of Sukhwinder Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Harshdeep Kaur, Falguni Pathak, Avadhoot Gupte, and the captivating beats of The Dharavi Dream Project. As the city embraces the tune with open arms, the anthem has become one with Mumbai’s soul.
The department of tourism has entrusted Wizcraft Entertainment Agency Pvt. Ltd. to conceptualise and manage the Mumbai Festival 2024.
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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.
