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Zaggle's MD & CEO Avinash Godkhindi On His Four Favourite Books A passionate reader, Avinash enjoys diving into multiple books at once and has a collection of over 200 titles on philosophy and business management

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Avinash Godkhindi, MD & CEO of Zaggle's

Zaggle is a listed SaaS FinTech player that is a leader in providing spend management solutions to corporates. Avinash Godkhindi, MD & CEO of Zaggle's diverse interests complement his role at Zaggle. Avinash maintains a balanced lifestyle through regular gym workouts, running, and cycling several times a week. He starts each day with 15–20 minutes of meditation to stay focused and calm. A passionate reader, Avinash enjoys diving into multiple books at once and has a collection of over 200 titles on philosophy and business management. He also loves movies, with "Rang De Basanti" as his all-time favorite and "12th Fail" as his recent pick. Additionally, he is an avid podcast listener and a big cricket fan.

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