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Never Grow Up launches The Monday Bar energy snack
New nutraceutical bar with ashwagandha and zero added sugar targets daily work stress.
MUMBAI: The Monday Bar just turned the most dreaded day of the week into something almost bearable because when your energy comes without the crash, even Mondays start feeling like a plot twist. Never Grow Up has introduced The Monday Bar, a nutraceutical energy bar formulated specifically for the sustained mental and physical demands of modern working life rather than short bursts of intensity. Unlike conventional energy snacks loaded with sugar, the bar uses zero added sugar or preservatives and relies on stress-conscious botanicals Jatamansi, Valerian Root and Ashwagandha to support steady energy while respecting the body’s need for balance.
Never Grow Up sssociate director Abhishek Hawal said, “Fatigue isn’t just physical, it’s deeply mental. The pressure to stay switched on, make constant decisions, and perform 100 per cent adds up over time. The Monday Bar supports the part of the workday that often gets ignored: mental steadiness. Not with a sugary quick fix, but with something people can rely on, day after day.”
The launch reflects years of observing how work culture has evolved rising mental load, constant stimulation, shrinking recovery time and responds with a product designed as an everyday staple rather than an occasional boost. By choosing ingredients that promote calm focus over temporary highs, the bar aligns with growing consumer awareness around long-term health, ingredient transparency, and work-life sustainability.
In a world that still wears exhaustion like a badge, The Monday Bar quietly asks a smarter question, what if the real productivity hack isn’t pushing harder, but staying steadier? One bite at a time, it’s proving that sometimes the best way to conquer Monday is to outlast it without the crash landing.
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Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
