MUMBAI, INDIA — September 29, 2026 — Avanse Financial Services, an education-focused Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has stepped forward to champion a comprehensive approach to student success by partnering with the UN-endorsed The Restore Awards®. At the star-studded ceremony hosted at the JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, Avanse leadership and its entire team demonstrated deep solidarity with global changemakers working at the intersection of human and planetary health.
Speaking at the ceremony, Amit Gainda, Managing Director & CEO, Avanse Financial Services, stated: “Education financing is the critical bridge that converts India’s demographic dividend into human capital. While the industry effectively manages logistical aspects like tuition fees, accommodation costs, visas and other financing needs, the emotional and psychological challenges students face, such as culture shock in a new destination, isolation, and burnout, often go unaddressed. Our strategic partnership with the Kindness Practice Foundation redefines student support by expanding our mandate far beyond financial access. Together, we’re building a comprehensive ecosystem that cultivates psychological resilience, instils the self-belief required for independent living, equips students to thrive under intense academic pressure, and fosters an enduring growth mindset. At Avanse, we don’t merely finance degrees; we invest in human potential and empower tomorrow’s leaders with the holistic support they need to succeed today.”
The Restore Awards, established in 2019 by the Kindness Practice Foundation, are globally recognized for identifying grassroots solutions to humanity's most pressing health and environmental crises. Unlike traditional industry honours, the platform charges zero registration fees, maintaining total inclusivity. This merit-first structure drew over 900+ global nominations this year. An esteemed jury of senior doctors and corporate leaders meticulously vetted the entries, shortlisting 102 finalists, out of which only 15 exceptional winners were crowned. “The Earth is what we all have in common. Recognising that our mental and physical health is connected to the health of the planet is the core focus of this platform. A ruined planet won’t sustain our mind and body in good health,” said Dr Rachna Chhachhi, MD, Kindness Foundation at the awards ceremony.
The corporate ecosystem came together in full strength to mirror this vision of holistic well-being and sustainability. The event was bolstered by Earth Partner Racold, a brand that places environmental sustainability at the heart of its purpose, and Gifts Partner Britannia NutriChoice, urging attendees to "Make a Good Choice" toward personal wellness.
Dedicated to helping students achieve their academic aspirations, Avanse Financial Services is reshaping the conversation around youth empowerment. Education financing is the critical bridge that converts India’s demographic dividend into human capital. While the industry effectively manages logistical aspects like tuition fees, accommodation costs, visas, and other financing needs, the emotional and psychological challenges students face—such as culture shock in a new destination, isolation, and burnout—often go unaddressed. Through its commitment to The Restore Awards®, Avanse aims to shine a spotlight on mental resilience as a core pillar of youth development.
By uniting financial empowerment, youth mental health advocacy, and environmental stewardship, Avanse Financial Services and The Restore Awards have set a new benchmark for corporate responsibility—proving that the health of our youth and the health of our planet are deeply intertwined.
About Avanse Financial Services
Avanse Financial Services Limited is an education-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC) on a mission to make education financing seamless and affordable for every deserving Indian student. The company offers loans across three key segments:
Student Loan - International – customised education financing solutions for Indian students pursuing undergraduate & postgraduate courses overseas
Education Loans Domestic – customised financing solutions for Indian students seeking higher education at domestic institutions. It also includes loans for professionals pursuing executive learning programmes, as well as financing for curriculum fees for students enrolled in accredited schools and non-curriculum fees associated with skilling programmes, executive education, and test preparation courses, all in India.
Educational Institution Loans – collateral-backed financing solutions to private educational institutions, generally K-12 schools, located in peripheral areas of tier I cities and in tier II and beyond cities in India
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About Kindness Foundation
Kindness Practice Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to recognizing impactful community initiatives and driving global awareness around human wellness and planetary health. Through its clinical arm, the foundation drives specialized recovery, integrative nutrition for prevention and reduction in non-communicable diseases, and fellowship programs across the country.
https://therestoreawards.com/ and https://kindnesspractice.org/
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