What Torchit does

Torchit is an Ahmedabad-headquartered Indian assistive technology company founded in 2016 that develops and distributes affordable devices for individuals with visual, hearing, locomotor, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Its portfolio centers on two proprietary AI-driven product families: Saarthi, a sonar-based IoT mobility device with 99.7% obstacle-detection accuracy and a 100-hour battery, and the Jyoti line of smart glasses and readers that combine multi-language OCR (60+ languages), object/scene/currency recognition, and text-to-speech. Adjacent offerings include the Shruti tablet for sign-language translation, an AAC picture-to-speech tablet, a white cane, low-vision aids, and the Saksharta accessible-education kit. The company is structured as a private, profitable enterprise and runs its own EnableMart online-and-offline marketplace as both storefront and channel.

The business model is primarily hardware sales at 25–30% marked-up margins, supplemented by revenue from corporate CSR partnerships (70+ corporates), government grants, and distributor and NGO collaborations (300+ NGOs). Torchit sells direct-to-consumer and through institutional channels across India, Kenya, and Thailand, reaching 40+ countries, and operates The Skill: Torchit Foundation as a wholly-owned subsidiary providing education, job training, and employment programs. The company grew revenue from USD 510,000 in FY 2021-22 to USD 1,820,000 in FY 2022-23 and has secured USD 600,000 in cumulative investments and grants, with named institutional partners including Facebook, World Bank, MIT, and Tata Trust. Earned-media visibility spans BBC, Forbes, YourStory, Mashable, and Inc42, and the company was featured on Shark Tank India.

Name

Torchit

Legal name

Torchit

Website

https://mytorchit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Torchit is an Ahmedabad-based Indian assistive technology company that develops and distributes affordable AI-powered devices—including the Saarthi sonar mobility aid and Jyoti AI smart glasses and reader—for individuals with visual, hearing, locomotor, and neurodevelopmental disabilities across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Primary revenue stream from sale of assistive goods including mobility devices, AI-powered glasses, readers, communication tablets, and daily living aids. Marked-up pricing strategy with 25-30% margin on each product.
2. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Collaborations with corporate organizations allocating funds for social initiatives. CSR funds support development and deployment of affordable assistive solutions, education programs, and community outreach.
3. Government Funding: Government grants, subsidies, and funding opportunities supporting empowerment initiatives for individuals with disabilities.
4. NGO Collaborations: Partnerships with non-governmental organizations working in the disability sector for joint projects, funding opportunities, and wider audience reach.
5. Distributor and Partner Sales: Partnerships with distributors and organizations with established distribution networks to reach more individuals with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Torchit designs, manufactures, and sells affordable assistive technology devices for individuals with visual, hearing, locomotor, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Its portfolio includes the Saarthi sonar-based smart mobility cane, Jyoti AI smart glasses and reader, AAC communication tablets, Shruti sign-language translation tablet, white canes, low vision aids, and educational kits, sold through its EnableMart online and offline marketplace as well as NGO and CSR partner channels.

Product overview

Torchit offers an integrated ecosystem of assistive technology products focused on empowering individuals with disabilities, particularly visual impairments. The core product line centers on two flagship AI-powered devices: Saarthi (a sonar-based mobility aid with obstacle detection) and the Jyoti product family (AI smart glasses and reader for visual assistance and education). These are complemented by specialized education kits (Saksharta Kit), communication devices (Shruti Tablet for sign language translation, AAC Tablet for picture-to-speech), daily living aids, and low vision products. The EnableMart platform serves as the unified marketplace for accessing the full product range, while The Skill: Torchit Foundation provides education, job training, and employment support—creating a comprehensive assistive technology ecosystem spanning mobility, accessibility, communication, education, and independence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EnableMart: Unified online and offline marketplace for assistive aids, offering sensitization, experience, and purchase under one roof for assistive products related to visual impairment, hearing impairment, locomotor disabilities, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and elderly care
• The Skill: Torchit Foundation
• Saarthi
• Jyoti AI
• Saksharta Kit

Products and services

• Saarthi (Smart Assistive Aid) Portable, sonar-based IoT mobility device for visually impaired individuals that detects obstacles with 99.7% accuracy across three range modes (2ft indoors, 4ft outdoors, 8ft open areas) and provides vibration and sound feedback. Battery lasts up to 30 days (100 hours).
• Jyoti AI Smart Glasses AI-powered smart glasses for visually impaired users featuring multi-language OCR text reading, currency and color recognition, obstacle detection, and detailed scene descriptions, with a literacy-independent and ergonomic design.
• Jyoti AI Reader AI-powered device that converts printed materials into digital formats (PDF, TXT, HTML, MP3, Braille) with offline capability, integrated AI Teacher for lesson summarization and quizzes, and support for 60+ global languages.
• White Cane Premium mobility aid made from industrial-grade aluminum with 3mm double elastic cord, non-slip handle, and red reflective tape for night safety, designed for visually impaired users.
• Saksharta Kit (Accessible Education Kit) All-in-one educational bundle including Saarthi Smart Cane, Jyoti AI Glasses, Sonic Labeler, accessible smartphone, and talking daily living tools for visually impaired students in inclusive classrooms.
• Shruti Tablet AI-enabled tablet providing real-time Sign Language translation, converting voice to animated Indian Sign Language (ISL) and translating Sign Language gestures into text or speech using AI and camera input.
• AAC Tablet AI-based picture-to-speech communication device with touch-based icons for daily needs and emotions, converting selections into clear voice output for individuals with autism and communication difficulties.
• Low Vision Products Range of products for individuals with low vision, including digital video magnifiers (up to 48X zoom), illuminated handheld magnifiers, tactile vibrating clocks, and Braille timepieces.
• Independent Living Buddy Kit Multi-sensory toolkit including Braille labeller, tactile embosser, sonic talking labeler, and bump dots for household organization and item identification by visually impaired users.
• EnableMart Unified online and offline marketplace for assistive aids offering sensitization, product trials, and purchasing under one roof. Covers visual impairment, hearing impairment, locomotor disabilities, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and elderly care needs; also enables donors to purchase and donate assistive aids.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ Saarthi users walking independently
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with MIT for research, innovation, and development of assistive technology solutions.
• CSRBox GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTorchit participated in CSRBox's 'AI for Better Bharat' Pavilion at India AI Impact Summit 2026 alongside other organizations displaying operational AI applications.
• 300+ NGOscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished partnerships with over 300 NGOs for product distribution, community outreach, and disability sector collaboration.
• 70+ Corporate EntitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate partnerships for CSR initiatives, workplace accessibility solutions, and disability inclusion programs.

Scale indicators13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OrCam: OrCam builds AI-powered wearable assistive devices (MyEye, MyReader) for blind and visually impaired users, offering OCR, object recognition, and facial identification. It is the closest direct competitor to Torchit's Jyoti AI Glasses and Reader line in the smart-glasses-for-blind category.
• HumanWare: HumanWare manufactures assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision, including Braille displays, notetakers, and low-vision magnifiers. It directly competes with Torchit's Low Vision Products and Jyoti AI Reader categories.
• eSight: eSight produces wearable electronic glasses that enhance vision for people with central vision loss, using cameras and real-time displays. It is a direct conceptual peer to Torchit's Jyoti AI Glasses, addressing low-vision via AI glasses.
• Be My Eyes: Be My Eyes connects blind and low-vision users with sighted volunteers or AI (GPT-powered 'Be My AI') for real-time visual assistance. It competes with Torchit's AI vision/scene-description capabilities via a software-first alternative to hardware glasses.
• Aira: Aira provides on-demand visual interpretation via smart glasses and a network of remote agents, addressing mobility and navigation for blind users. It is a direct peer to Saarthi in the visual-aid-for-mobility category, with a different (human-in-the-loop) delivery model.
• Dot Inc. Dot Inc. develops Braille smartwatches and refreshable Braille displays using its proprietary tactile technology. It is a direct peer to Torchit's Braille-enabled outputs (Jyoti AI Reader, Independent Living Buddy Kit) in the assistive reading category.
• IrisVision: IrisVision uses VR-based wearable headsets to help people with low vision regain functional sight through magnification and contrast enhancement. It is comparable to Torchit's Low Vision Products and Jyoti AI Glasses portfolio.
• Smartbox Assistive Technology: Smartbox creates Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and grid-based speech apps for individuals with communication impairments. It is a direct peer to Torchit's AAC Tablet in the picture-to-speech assistive communication category.

Emerging players

• Lumen (Lumen Innovation): Lumen builds a wearable navigation device for blind users using computer vision and haptic feedback. It is comparable to Torchit's Saarthi mobility device and addresses the same obstacle-detection-and-navigation use case.

Broad incumbents

• American Printing House for the Blind (APH): APH is a 150+ year old nonprofit providing educational and daily-living products for the blind, including Braille, large-print, and accessible educational materials. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Torchit's Saksharta Kit and EnableMart ecosystem in serving the visually impaired education market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/torchitltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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