SOHFIT Founder, Sohrab Khushrushahi, who is also a celebrity fitness trainer, entrepreneur Sahil Kukreja, along with Co-Founder Daneesh Davar truly believe that The Func. Lab is committed to building trust amongst consumers who are keen on clean nutrition products with transparent labels, purposeful ingredients and formulations they can trust. The company’s current portfolio includes Salty Electrolytes, Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, and Plant Protein. Products are formulated without gums, emulsifiers, anti-caking agents, artificial sweeteners, or proprietary blends, and undergo independent testing to verify quality and label accuracy.

Sohrab Khushrushahi, Founder of The Func. Lab said, “We’ve always believed that nutrition products should be judged by what’s inside the pack, not by marketing claims. This capital allows us to invest further in product development, expand access across India, and continue building a brand rooted in trust, transparency, and effectiveness.”

In relation to her investment, Nisaba Godrej, Executive Chairperson, Godrej Consumer Products said, “I’m an avid and daily user of both their whey protein and electrolytes. I absolutely love the products and branding. The team building The Func. Lab is authentic, highly driven, and relentlessly focused on creating products consumers genuinely benefit from.”

Anand Piramal, Executive Director, Piramal Group commented, “Protein, hydration, and preventive wellness are categories that have massive tailwinds in India. The Func. Lab’s commitment to taste, quality and ingredient transparency positions it well to serve a new generation of health-conscious consumers.”

As it embarks on its next phase of growth, The Func. Lab is doubling down on its mission to transform the hydration landscape in India. Since launching in July, 2025, The Func. Lab has established a growing presence across direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, quick-commerce, and offline retail channels. Through an expanding portfolio of clean-label electrolyte and recovery products, wider national distribution, and a sharp focus on consumer trust, the company is well-positioned to emerge as a category leader in the country’s rapidly growing functional nutrition market. 

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The collaboration with Gold’s Gym India marks a significant step in Shandi Global’s expansion strategy in the Indian market. Through the partnership, gym members, trainers, and fitness communities will gain direct access to clean, plant-powered protein products at fitness centres across the country.

Alongside the gym partnership, Chanza is now available on The Clean Source, one of India’s leading e-commerce platforms for clean nutrition products. The move is expected to strengthen Shandi Global’s direct-to-consumer approach, enabling households across India to purchase the product through online delivery while also accessing it at fitness centres.

Chanza Plant Protein Chunks are made from sprouted powdered chickpeas and offer 33 grams of protein per serving with enhanced bioavailability. The product is 100% plant-based, vegan, chemical-free, and preservative-free, designed to integrate easily into everyday Indian meals such as curries, stir-fries, wraps, and salads.

“Gold’s Gym has played a key role in shaping India’s fitness culture, and partnering with them allows us to meet consumers right at the start of their health journeys,” said Dr. Reena Sharma, Co-Founder, Shandi Global. “At the same time, launching Chanza on The Clean Source ensures that clean, real-food protein is easily accessible beyond the gym. Our mission is to make plant-powered nutrition practical, tasty, and sustainable for everyday Indians.”

The dual-channel expansion reflects Shandi Global’s strategy to integrate with fitness communities while strengthening digital retail distribution. By combining partnerships with leading gym chains and online marketplaces, the company aims to broaden the adoption of plant-based protein among Indian consumers.

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