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Rishabh Pant says “Aa raha hoon” with Optimum Nutrition
Mumbai: Optimum Nutrition, a global leader in sports nutrition, is thrilled to announce its unwavering support for Indian cricket sensation Rishabh Pant through its new campaign, ‘aa raha hoon”. The campaign celebrates Pant’s extraordinary dedication and resilience, as he aims to make a stronger comeback to the sport, following the injuries that kept him on the sidelines over the past year.
But you can’t keep Pant away from the action for long. Known to be resilient and dedicated to excellence in cricket, he has channelled this very focus into his recovery, fuelled by Optimum Nutrition.
This campaign sheds light on the athlete’s remarkable journey, highlighting his commitment to mental toughness, and physical recovery. Pant’s dedication and determination in the face of adversity resonate deeply with Optimum Nutrition’s core value of Zyada Kar Dikhane ki Taaqat, by helping athletes achieve the MORE in them, irrespective of the challenges they face.
Through an extended partnership, Optimum Nutrition will continue to provide Pant, with its cutting-edge products, including whey protein, creatine, amino acids, and pre-workout formulas, which are designed to optimise performance, provide strength, enhance muscle growth, and speed up recovery.
Glanbia Performance Nutrition India Pvt. Ltd. managing director Satyavrat Pendharkar said “We stand by our athletes in good times and difficult times. We partnered with Rishabh Pant in 2021, not only because he is an exceptional cricketer but because he is also a role model for millions of young Indians. We are proud that Optimum Nutrition could play a small part in enhancing his performance and assisting him in reaching his maximum potential on the field. Our commitment to standing by Rishabh throughout his journey is unwavering, and we eagerly anticipate his return to the field to showcase his exceptional abilities.”
Rishabh Pant said, “’I look forward to continuing my partnership with Optimum Nutrition. Just as nutrition plays a vital role in my cricketing journey, I believe in the importance of fuelling our bodies with the best. With Optimum Nutrition by my side, I’m confident in taking my performance to the next level and achieving new milestones on the field.”
Optimum Nutrition reaffirms its commitment to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts achieve their fitness goals with the help of science-based nutrition and training. The brand is dedicated to supporting Rishabh Pant and other top athletes in India in their quest to achieve the MORE in them.
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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.
