Mumbai:
Arthsanket successfully hosted the prestigious ‘Maharashtra cha Lokpriy Brand (MahaBrand) 2026’ event, celebrating some of the most trusted and impactful brands across the state. The grand ceremony honoured businesses from diverse sectors, including startups and family enterprises, for their excellence, consistency, and customer trust.
Industry leaders shared valuable insights during the event. Pradeep Lokhande emphasized that “consistency and patience are essential to build a brand,” while Agnelorajesh Athaide urged that “Marathi entrepreneurs should take their brands to the global stage.” Dr. Avinash Phadke highlighted the importance of “strict compliance in business operations.”
Public Voting-Based Recognition
The awards were determined through a 7-day public voting process conducted via Arthsanket’s WhatsApp channel, ensuring transparency and people’s participation. Brands were recognized across three categories:
Most Popular Brand:
Vicco Laboratories, Pitambari, Yojak Foods, Angrezi Dhaba, Kho Go, Dev Masale
Most Innovative Brand:
MEPL, International Institute of Sports & Management (IISM), Admark Multiventures
Best Customer Service Brand:
Chhatrapati Shivaji’s Creative Solutions, Finshack, Janseva Urban Co-op Credit Society Ltd., Vastu Raviraj, Hindusthan Co-op Credit Society Ltd.
Special Recognitions
Iconic Brand of Maharashtra:
Yasht Consultant Pvt. Ltd., Chougule Vidyalaya (Dombivli)
Iconic Startup Brand:
Smita's Selection Swamini
Iconic Science Coaching Brand of Mumbai:
Shiv Science Classes
Dignitaries & Key Highlights
The event was graced by Dr. Avinash Phadke (Agilus Diagnostics), Pradeep Lokhande (Rural Relations), Agnelorajesh Athaide (St. Angelo’s Group), Deepak Sharma (Yes Bank), Geetanjali Shelke (GS Mahanagar Bank), and Dr. Amit Bagwe (Founder, Arthsanket).
Dr. Bagwe highlighted the growing importance of technology, stating that “there is no alternative to Artificial Intelligence.” Deepak Sharma guided small business owners on financial discipline, while Geetanjali Shelke shared insights on special loan schemes for women.
Vision Behind MahaBrand
Launched in 2017 by Dr. Amit Bagwe, the initiative aims to promote Marathi entrepreneurs and help them build globally recognized brands. It follows a democratic, customer-driven selection process, offering valuable feedback to businesses.
This year, the introduction of a Single Click Voting System made the process more transparent and accessible, allowing customers, investors, vendors, and the general public to participate and track results in real time.