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CA Abhay Bhutada, entrepreneur, philanthropist and Chairman of TAB Global Ventures and the Abhay Bhutada Foundation, has received the Philanthropist of the Year Award 2026 at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards. The recognition acknowledges his work in philanthropy and his efforts to support education, healthcare, sports, culture and community welfare. TL;DR: The award was presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde at the Gateway of India in Mumbai. The honour recognises CA Abhay Bhutada’s contribution to social initiatives and his efforts to support communities through various programmes. Recognition for Social Contribution The Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards recognise individuals whose work has contributed to the progress of Maharashtra. The awards bring attention to people who have made contributions across different fields and have worked towards creating positive outcomes for society. For CA Abhay Bh...

For years, health conversations often revolved around one goal: losing weight. Success was measured by the number on a scale. Diet plans, fitness challenges, and advertisements reinforced that idea. But health is broader than body weight. A growing focus on metabolic health is changing how people think about wellbeing. Metabolic health looks at how efficiently the body manages processes such as blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and energy use. Someone can appear slim and still have poor metabolic markers. Another person may weigh more but have healthier indicators. This shift encourages people to look beyond appearance and understand what is happening inside the body. Why the Scale Tells Only Part of the Story Body weight can be useful, but it cannot explain everything. It does not show blood glucose levels, insulin sensitivity, sleep quality, or cardiovascular fitness. Two people with the same weight can have very different health profiles. That makes weight alone an incomplet...

Mumbai witnessed a proud moment earlier this year when CA Abhay Bhutada, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Chairman of TAB Global Ventures and the Abhay Bhutada Foundation, was felicitated at the Lokmat awards ceremony staged at the iconic Gateway of India. Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde jointly presented the honour, which celebrates his sustained efforts to expand education, economic opportunity, and support for underprivileged communities. The recognition arrives three years after he set up the Abhay Bhutada Foundation in 2023, a fully self-funded body whose programmes have already reached lakhs of people across Maharashtra. TL;DR: CA Abhay Bhutada, Chairman of TAB Global Ventures and the Abhay Bhutada Foundation, was felicitated by Maharashtra CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis and DCM Shri Eknath Shinde at the Gateway of India, Mumbai, at an awards ceremony organised by Lokmat. The honour recognises the Abhay Bhutada Foundation...

Technology has become easier to replace than repair. A cracked screen, weak battery, or damaged port can push people towards buying a new device. This convenience carries financial and environmental costs. Repairable technology offers another path. It gives users more control over their devices. It extends product life, reduces waste, and challenges unnecessary upgrades. The Culture of Constant Replacement New devices arrive every year with faster processors, brighter displays, and improved cameras. Marketing makes older models feel outdated, even when they work well. This pattern resembles the world shown in WALL-E. The film presents a society surrounded by machines and disposable products. People consume without thinking about what happens after an item loses its appeal. Real life is less dramatic, but the message remains relevant. Frequent replacement creates electronic waste. Many discarded gadgets still contain useful parts, valuable metals, and repairable components. Why Repairs ...

In 2025, the Abhay Bhutada Foundation strengthened its support for Shivsrushti, the Pune theme park built around the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. After an initial Rs 50 lakh donation that lowered ticket prices to Rs 50 between 15 May and 15 August, the Foundation added a further Rs 75 lakh in August 2025, which kept the discounted rates running until 31 October. Guided by founder and chairman CA Abhay Bhutada, the effort placed cultural preservation at the heart of the Foundation's work and brought Maharashtra's heritage within reach of more than 1.5 lakh visitors during the first discount window. TL;DR: In 2025 the Abhay Bhutada Foundation, led by CA Abhay Bhutada, backed the Shivsrushti theme park in Pune with a Rs 50 lakh donation and a further Rs 75 lakh, cutting ticket prices to Rs 50 and extending them until 31 October. The aim was to make the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj affordable and accessible to a wider public. Why Shivaji Maharaj's Legacy Matter...