FITPASS Co-founder Akshay Verma sits down with RJ Swati from Red FM to discuss how policy and perception have shaped the fitness ecosystem, and why making fitness affordable and accessible is essential for the nation’s health. 

FITPASS, India’s largest fitness membership programme with over 8,100 gyms and fitness centres across 130+ cities, has already driven landmark change. In 2018, Akshay Verma played a key role in reducing the GST on fitness memberships from 28% to 18%, making wellness more achievable for millions.

In 2020, during COVID, he also single-handedly led the move for health insurance to cover access to fitness memberships and services, a breakthrough moment in recognising prevention as healthcare.

 This vodcast goes beyond the statistics to shed light on India’s fitness ecosystem and the reforms still needed to make preventive health a true priority.

Tune in, get informed, and be part of the ongoing conversation to make fitness affordable for all. FITPASS website- https://fitpass.co.in/