Informal Interactions with Ankit Saraiya

In a fast-paced world with your responsibilities as Director and Chief Executive Officer of a growing company, how are you able to balance your professional commitments with your personal life?

In India, work-life balance has been quite a debate, and I don’t know if I fully understand the concept myself. I don’t have two lives; I have one. There is no separate life for me at work—I love it, and it’s part of what I’m breathing every moment, no matter what else I’m doing.

That said, family is extremely important to me. Spending time with my parents, whether in person or even just a couple of hours on the phone, helps keep me grounded and gives me perspective.

I also enjoy reading, especially subjects like mythology, religion, and science. They help me step back and think beyond day-to-day work. For me, it’s not about balance in the traditional sense—it’s about being fully present in what matters.

Spending quality time with parents