Release time：30 Oct 2025
As industries evolve toward a tech-driven, sustainable, and inclusive future, a new generation of leaders is redefining what it means to build with purpose. Across technology, manufacturing, education, and lifestyle, these visionaries are not just adapting to change; they are driving it. They are creating companies that solve global challenges while setting new standards of excellence, agility, and innovation.
Among these transformative leaders stands Ishwar Kumhar, Co-founder and CEO of Brandworks Technologies, a name synonymous with resilience, precision, and vision.
Ishwar’s story began in a small Mumbai workshop where limited resources met unlimited determination. In 2017, alongside co-founder Nikita Kumawat, he started Brandworks Technologies with just two employees and an unwavering belief in India’s potential to lead the global hardware revolution.
Through perseverance and strategic foresight, Ishwar turned that modest beginning into a 200,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art electronics manufacturing hub. Today, Brandworks produces over 30 million units every month, serving global tech giants, emerging startups, and government initiatives alike.
His journey reflects the spirit of Indian entrepreneurship: bold, self-reliant, and deeply rooted in innovation.
In 2025, Ishwar’s leadership reached a defining milestone when he spearheaded India’s lithium-ion cell localization push under MeitY. His initiative significantly reduced import dependence and helped energize the domestic cell manufacturing ecosystem. This breakthrough not only strengthened Brandworks’ technical edge but also reinforced India’s position in the global electronics value chain.
Through a blend of engineering depth and visionary policy alignment, Ishwar has demonstrated how private industry can actively contribute to national goals of sustainability and self-reliance.
One of Ishwar’s key contributions has been the introduction of Agile-DMA, a unique integration model that merges agile development principles with advanced manufacturing agility. This approach has dramatically reduced prototyping timelines while enhancing design precision, enabling faster go-to-market cycles for clients.
The result is that startups and established enterprises alike trust Brandworks as their OEM/ODM partner for reliable, scalable, and cutting-edge electronics solutions.
Under Ishwar’s leadership, Brandworks has become a benchmark for inclusive growth. Over 70% of leadership roles are held by women, many of whom have risen through company-led skilling initiatives and educational scholarships. This focus on empowerment and equal opportunity reflects Brandworks’ commitment to building a future where innovation and inclusivity go hand in hand.
Ishwar often says, “Precision is the bridge between vision and reality.” It is a philosophy that runs through every department, from R&D and design to production and delivery, ensuring that every product manufactured at Brandworks meets world-class standards of quality and reliability.
More than a CEO, Ishwar is a mentor and builder of ecosystems. His leadership continues to inspire a new generation of engineers and entrepreneurs to dream bigger and create with purpose. His story reminds us that the future is not something to wait for; it is something to build every single day.
As Brandworks Technologies continues to shape India’s electronics landscape, it stands as proof that innovation, when paired with integrity and vision, can transform industries and lives alike.
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