Notable Roles | - Founder & CEO, Torchit Electronics Pvt. Ltd. |
Key Recognition | - National Award for Innovation (2023), presented by the President of India |
Background and Early Foundations
Born in Gujarat, India, Hunny Bhagchandani was pursuing a degree in industrial engineering when he encountered the realities faced by visually impaired individuals during a social internship. Deeply moved, he redirected his career toward innovation with impact. In 2016, he launched Torchit Electronics to develop low-cost, smart assistive devices that would restore dignity, accessibility, and independence to persons with disabilities. His early work with NGOs laid the foundation for a globally recognized venture in inclusive technology.
Career Milestones and Impact
Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
2016 | Founded Torchit to address challenges of visual impairment through technology. |
2018 | Launched Saarthi, a smart cane designed for mobility and safety. |
2019 | Released Jyoti AI smart glasses for real-time object and text recognition. |
2020 | Developed VOIS, a wearable glove aiding speech- and hearing-impaired users. |
2022 | Built Enablemart, a marketplace for assistive tech with 500+ devices. |
2023 | Honored with India’s National Award for Innovation by the President. |
2024 | Named to Forbes India 30 Under 30 in the Social Impact category. |
- Founded Torchit: 2016
- Countries Reached: Over 40 globally
- Users Impacted: 150,000+ individuals
- Product Ecosystem: 550+ SKUs including Saarthi, Jyoti, and VOIS
- Revenue (2023): ~$710,000 USD
Leadership Style and Influence
Hunny Bhagchandani leads with empathy, shaped by direct engagement with the disability community. His approach centers on user-informed product design, collaborative R&D, and ecosystem-building through nonprofit and institutional alliances. As a fellow of MIT and the Royal Academy of Engineering, he brings global best practices to his grassroots innovation model — blending technology and compassion to lead a scalable social enterprise.
Legacy and Future Focus
With a mission to empower 10 million lives by 2030, Hunny Bhagchandani is reshaping how assistive tech is developed, distributed, and integrated. His legacy lies in proving that inclusive innovation can be frugal, scalable, and human-first. Through Enablemart and continued product R&D, he aims to globalize Torchit’s reach while inspiring a new generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs.
