Mumbai:
Arthsanket hosted MahaBrand 2026’, creating a high-impact platform for entrepreneurs, startups, and family businesses to gain visibility, credibility, and growth opportunities.
The event celebrated brands that have built strong customer trust through consistency and innovation. More importantly, it highlighted how branding, customer perception, and market positioning are becoming critical for business success.
Industry leaders shared actionable insights for entrepreneurs. Pradeep Lokhande emphasized that “consistent efforts and patience are key to building a lasting brand.” Agnelorajesh Athaide encouraged entrepreneurs to think beyond regional markets and scale globally, while Dr. Avinash Phadke underlined the importance of compliance and structured growth.
Customer-Led Brand Validation
A key highlight was the 7-day public voting process, conducted via WhatsApp, where customers directly selected their preferred brands. This approach reflects a major shift — brands are now validated by real customer trust, not just marketing.
Winning Brands Across Categories
Most Popular Brand: Vicco Laboratories, Pitambari, Yojak Foods, Angrezi Dhaba, Kho Go, Dev Masale
Most Innovative Brand: MEPL, IISM, Admark Multiventures
Best Customer Service Brand: Chhatrapati Shivaji’s Creative Solutions, Finshack, Janseva Urban Co-op Credit Society, Vastu Raviraj, Hindusthan Co-op Credit Society
Why MahaBrand Matters for Entrepreneurs
Builds brand credibility and market trust.
Creates networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Offers direct customer validation through voting.
Enhances visibility among investors, partners, and customers.
Beyond Awards: Building Future-Ready Businesses.
Special Recognitions
The event also conferred Iconic Brand Awards, including Yasht Consultant Pvt. Ltd. and Chougule Vidyalaya (Dombivli) as Iconic Brand of Maharashtra, Smitaz Selection Swamini as Iconic Startup Brand, and Shiv Science Classes as Iconic Science Coaching Brand (Mumbai).
The event also focused on future business trends. Dr. Amit Bagwe, Founder of Arthsanket, highlighted the growing role of AI, stating that businesses must adapt to technology to stay competitive. Sessions also covered financial discipline and access to funding, especially for small businesses and women entrepreneurs.
A Vision for Scalable Marathi Brands
Launched in 2017, MahaBrand aims to empower regional entrepreneurs to build globally competitive brands. With the introduction of a single-click voting system, the platform has become more transparent, scalable, and inclusive.
