Rajshree Upadhyaya | Business Remedies | Through innovation, Kausthub Kaundinya, Sreekanth Kommula, and Anand Kumar have transformed worker safety into a technology-led brand, Jarsh, carving a strong identity in the space. In a country where industrial safety has traditionally been viewed as a matter of compliance rather than a proactive system, Jarsh emerged with a clear intent to change that mindset.
Founded in 2017 in Hyderabad, the company initially started as a product design and engineering venture. Over time, the founders identified a significant gap in worker protection across industries-especially in high-risk sectors such as construction, mining, and electrical operations, where hazards are constant and often life-threatening.
A major turning point in Jarsh’s journey came when the team shifted its core focus to industrial safety, evolving into a technology-driven brand built on prevention rather than reaction. Moving beyond traditional protective gear, the company began developing intelligent systems designed to actively reduce risks. The idea was simple yet powerful: safety should not just respond to incidents-it should prevent them from happening in the first place.
Jarsh has built its identity around IoT-enabled industrial safety solutions that integrate hardware with real-time monitoring and data intelligence. One of its most notable innovations is the Active Cooling Helmet-an air-conditioned wearable designed to regulate body temperature in extreme heat, helping workers maintain productivity while reducing heat stress. This product addresses a critical yet often overlooked challenge faced by workers in India’s harsh environments.
Vision to Transform Industrial Safety Through Technology
Expanding its portfolio, the company has introduced multiple solutions, including SmartVolt for electrical hazard detection, WorkLive (a helmet-mounted monitoring system), and advanced fall protection solutions. Each product is designed to create a connected ecosystem where risks can be identified, monitored, and mitigated in real time. Instead of relying solely on manual supervision, Jarsh’s technology brings automation and intelligence into safety management, reducing human dependency and minimizing errors.
The brand gained nationwide recognition after appearing on Shark Tank India Season 4, where the founders presented their vision of transforming industrial safety through technology. They initially sought Rs. 50 lakh for 1% equity and eventually secured a deal of Rs. 50 lakh for 1.5% equity-highlighting strong investor confidence in both the problem they are addressing and their solution. The pitch stood out for its clarity, real-world relevance, and scalability in a largely underserved market.
Practical Innovation with Real-World Impact
Jarsh’s credibility is further strengthened by the real-world application of its products. Its cooling helmets and smart safety systems have been deployed in challenging environments, including among traffic personnel and workers operating under extreme conditions during large public events. These implementations demonstrate that the company’s innovations are not just conceptual but practical and scalable across industries.
Today, Jarsh is a growing operational company expanding its footprint across manufacturing, infrastructure, and heavy industries. Its portfolio now includes connected worker platforms, portable ventilation systems, electrical safety devices, and intelligent monitoring tools-all aligned with its mission to create safer workplaces through innovation.
With ambitions to scale globally, the company continues to design and develop its products in India. Jarsh’s journey reflects a broader shift in India’s startup ecosystem, where founders are increasingly using technology to solve deep-rooted industrial challenges. Rather than chasing consumer trends, the company has carved a niche in a critical yet underrepresented sector, combining engineering, design thinking, and purpose-turning safety from a basic requirement into an intelligent, forward-looking system.
