Dhobi G Honored with ‘Startup Maharathi’ Award at Startup Mahakumbh 2025

New Delhi, April 24, 2025 — Dhobi G, India’s pioneering laundry-tech startup transforming the way campus laundry works, has been awarded the prestigious Startup Maharathi Award at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. In the award ceremony, Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, was present

The award recognises the company’s innovation, impact, and leadership in digitising a traditionally overlooked industry.

The Startup Maharathi Challenge, organised by DPIIT, is India’s largest startup competition, drawing over 2,400 participants, 3,000 exhibitors, and more than 2.3 lakh visitors. Amongst fierce competition spanning sectors like AI, robotics, and biotechnology, Dhobi G stood out by addressing a very real, everyday student challenge—laundry.

“Laundry was overlooked. We showed it could be reimagined. This isn’t just a win, it’s an approval for the whole industry.”

— Ravi Ranjan, Co-founder, Dhobi G

“To all our partners, we see you, we hear you, and now the whole nation hears you. Welcome to the era of laundry-tech!”

— Ankur Gupta, Co-founder, Dhobi G

“We began by building a solution to our own problem—and today, it has started a revolution.”

— Daksh Sabharwal, Co-founder & CMO, Dhobi G

Transforming Laundry, Empowering Campuses

Launched under CinKod Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Dhobi G is India’s first laundry-tech startup offering IoT-powered, certified, and climate-conscious laundry services tailored for student campuses. With its flagship offering, Dhobi G Campus, the company solves issues like broken machines, long queues, and misplaced garments by deploying smart pickup units, automation, and government-certified fabric care.

Currently processing over 6,000 garments per day with an average turnaround time of 24 hours, Dhobi G has become the go-to solution for institutions looking to modernize hostel operations, reduce manual effort, and enhance student satisfaction.

A Historic Recognition for Laundry-Tech

Dhobi G’s win marks a pivotal moment for India’s largely unorganized laundry sector — proving that even the most mundane problems can fuel deep-tech innovation and nationwide impact.

“This is not just a startup story. It’s a movement to bring dignity, technology, and climate responsibility to a space long ignored,” said Daksh Sabharwal.

The company has already been incubated at IIM Bangalore, and previously awarded by UC Berkeley, Uber, and SRM University — cementing its position as a rising star in the Indian startup ecosystem

Innovation with Impact: What Sets Dhobi G Apart

• India’s First Government-Certified Fabric Care Training – Developed in collaboration with the Government of Tamil Nadu, setting new standards in professional laundry services, and has now become a state-wide policy by the government.
• 72% Reduction in Water & CO₂ Usage – A core sustainability metric that places Dhobi G among India’s most eco-forward service startups.
• IoT & Automation – Smart collection points, real-time dashboards, and predictive tech for seamless campus laundry operations.
• User-First Design – Built by students, for students, prioritizing convenience, hygiene, and quality.

What’s Next: Scaling a Movement

With the Startup Maharathi recognition as a launchpad, Dhobi G now aims to:

• Expand to More Campuses Across India – Bringing hassle-free laundry to thousands more students.
• Empower Local Laundries – Through Dhobi G’s SOPs, tech, and training to modernize micro-entrepreneurs.
• Lead in Climate-Conscious Operations – Promoting water and energy-efficient laundry as a national standard.
• Enhance Tech Capabilities – With smarter IoT dashboards for admins and predictive insights for seamless service.

Media Contact:

Daksh Sabharwal

Chief Marketing Officer, Dhobi G

📧 media@dhobig.com | daksh@dhobig.com

🌐 www.cinkod.com

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About Dhobi G
Founded by Ravi Ranjan, Ankur Gupta, and Daksh Sabharwal, Dhobi G is a next-gen laundry-tech company headquartered in Chennai, focused on eliminating inefficiencies in campus laundry through smart automation, certified expertise, and sustainable operations. With its mission to revolutionize the student experience, Dhobi G is redefining what’s possible in everyday services—one garment at a time.