Future Generali India hosts India’s largest corporate pride walkathon in Mumbai

In a vibrant show of solidarity, Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited (FGII) launched Pride Month with Walk with Pride, the country’s largest corporate Pride walkathon held on June 1, 2025 at the Bandra Fort in Mumbai.

The three-kilometre walk was more than just a symbolic march. Led by Anup Rau, Managing Director and CEO of FGII, the event was held to to advocate equitable healthcare access for the LGBTQIA+ community. For every participant, FGII pledged a donation to The Humsafar Trust, an NGO working to empower LGBTQIA+ individuals, particularly in healthcare.

With over 500 participants — including members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, corporate allies, FGII employees and notable public figures — the walk served as a bold statement of inclusion and collective advocacy. The event underscored FGII’s belief in dignity, authenticity, and acceptance for all.

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“At Future Generali India Insurance, we view inclusion not as a corporate obligation but as a fundamental responsibility,” said Ruchika Varma, Chief Marketing, Customer and Impact Officer at FGII. “Walk with Pride is not merely a symbolic initiative; it is our earnest expression of solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. It represents our unwavering belief that diversity must be embraced not only in words but also through tangible action. We are proud to ‘Walk with Pride’, not just during the Pride Month, but every day, in everything we do,” Varma added.

Actor and philanthropist Mandira Bedi joined the walk and highlighted the importance of sustained progress. She said, “It’s been nearly seven years since the annulment of Article 377, and as a country, we have certainly made progress. Today, members of the LGBTQIA+ community are beginning to live more openly, and society has grown more accepting. But we still have a long way to go. True change will come only when they have equal access to employment opportunities and quality healthcare – because living with dignity is not a privilege, it’s a fundamental right. I commend organisations like Future Generali India Insurance for leading the way by building inclusive workplaces and creating solutions that truly reflect the needs of the community.”

Adding a voice of resilience and pride, actor, singer and human rights activist Sushant Divgikar remarked, “Gone are the days when people belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community were made to feel different and alone in their journey. Today, people are not afraid to come out in the open and the society has also become more accepting. It is important to feel proud about what you are and not allow anyone to judge or decide what is right for you.”

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Noted transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant, who participated in the event, praised the inclusive spirit of the walkathon: “Today’s vibe at ‘Walk With Pride’ at India’s largest corporate Pride Walkathon is very refreshing. There’s an air of positivity, which is infectious. And, I feel, this very spirit is embracing in itself for the members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Meaningful progress begins when we move beyond gender biases and wholeheartedly recognise and respect every individual for their true self,” said Sawant.

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