My Life My Style: Sunjay J Kapur

"We'll sleep when we're dead"

Sunjay J Kapur
Weekend Team
Last Updated : Dec 20 2013 | 9:47 PM IST

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Best work moment
Addressing the workforce and updating them on the state of our business and economy every quarter.

Books on your bedside
David & Goliath, The Art of War, Negotiation Genius, Judo Strategy

Massage or workout to de-stress
Workout, any day!

Your IT tools
iPad, iPhone, Mac Book, Kindle

Favourite spirit
Red wine

Favourite wine
Luce

Your sleeping ritual
We'll sleep when we're dead! Or on a long haul flight (no time to waste)

Favourite TV show
Masterpreneur on CNBC Awaaz

Best gift received/given?
The paintings and sculptures my kids do at school and arts and craft class.

Favourite cuisine
Japanese

What food items do you like to shop for?
Breakfast cereals

Newspaper TV channels and websites you prefer
Mint, Business Standard, Herald Tribune, CNBC, Flip Board

Where do you like to sit when being driven? Upfront with driver of back seat like a sahib?
Upfront on the passenger seat

On a plane do you prefer to network, sleep or catch up on films and reading?
Read, network, start watching a movie, and fall asleep. And then repeat!

Fancy coffee or masala tea
Green tea (hot and cold)

Do you fill customer feedback forms? Why?
Most of the time. I believe the moment of truth is essential feedback for the business. The customer should also express gratitude or suggest areas of improvement. It's a win-win.

Are you a beach or mountain person?
That depends on which mountain and which beach

Your favourite city
New Delhi

What's your fragrance?
YSL

You get your work clothes from
I wear a uniform to work. Company issued!

The shoemaker you trust your sole with
Berlutti

Your shaving mantra
Once a week! Electric shaver

Your favourite evening wear
Navy blue suit

What's your weekday breakfast like? And on weekends?
Oats with flack seeds, whole-wheat toast with agave and peanut butter, poached eggs.

In the car, is it sleep or cell for you?
Respond to emails mostly

God for you is...
In my heart. And watching me.

Favourite cafe
Pastis, NYC

Favourite restaurant
Wasabi, New Delhi

Workday lunch is
In the canteen - Indian vegetarian

Your workout regime
Power yoga, TRX, kick boxing and polo

Your ideal holiday
In the pool/sea with my kids!

At parties do you like to talk turkey or make PC?
Make speeches to the general public.

Your current set of wheels
SUV

Your favourite motto
Character is defined by the choices you make under pressure.
Sunjay J Kapur
Polo player and vice-chairman & managing director, Sona Koya Steering Systems
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First Published: Dec 20 2013 | 9:37 PM IST

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