Argos Arkaya

What Argos Arkaya does

Argos Arkaya is a Mumbai-based, private lighting solutions company founded in 2016 as part of the Kalpataru Group, providing 360-degree design and lighting-build services for architectural and interior projects across India. Its core offering integrates design ideation, sustainable lighting design targeting LEED and WELL certifications, 3D simulations and renders, natural daylight analysis, circadian-rhythm optimization, and specialized heritage building lighting. The company also distributes lighting products through a network of 20 national and international supply partners and 12 technology partners.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model: professional services (concept design, design development, installation/commissioning oversight, after-sales support) combined with hardware pass-through from its brand portfolio. Go-to-market is sales-led and B2B, driven by direct engagement with architects, interior designers, developers, and enterprise owners across residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, education, government, retail, cultural, and co-working segments. Pricing is custom and quote-based per project, with multi-year contracts implied by the build-out scope; no public pricing tiers are disclosed.

Argos Arkaya's competitive positioning rests on three pillars: the brand and real-estate channel access of its Kalpataru Group parent (5,000+ employees, 45+ countries, founded 1969), a diversified brand-and-technology supply ecosystem, and a 50+ person in-house team spanning lighting design, product design, engineering, and project management. The company has not disclosed revenue, funding, named customer logos, or AI capabilities, and its growth trajectory and customer concentration cannot be reliably assessed from public information.

Name

Argos Arkaya

Legal name

Argos Arkaya

Website

https://argosarkaya.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Argos Arkaya is a Mumbai-based subsidiary of Kalpataru Group providing 360-degree lighting design, simulation, and lighting-build services for architectural and interior projects across residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, education, government, retail, and cultural sectors in India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Lighting Design and Build Services

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Interior Design Services (54141), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAJ

Lighting Design Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

SECONDARYIMAGAIAB

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Lighting & Signaling Equipment (Industrial/commercial lighting, indicators)

SECONDARYHSAOAFAB

Outdoor & Landscape Lighting Installation

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Lighting, Ceiling Fan & Fixture Installation

SECONDARYHSAIAHAA

Landscape Lighting Design & Layout

Home & Personal Services/Landscaping, Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance/Outdoor Lighting Installation & Maintenance

Keywords

• Architectural lighting design
• Smart lighting systems
• Sustainable lighting solutions
• Lighting-build services
• Interior lighting projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lighting Design Services: 360-degree design and lighting-build solution services for architectural and interior projects. The revenue model likely involves project-based professional services including concept design, design development, 3D simulations, installation, and after-sales support.
2. Lighting Products and Supply: Supply and distribution of cutting-edge lighting products through their supply chain management. The company represents national and international brands and technology associations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Argos Arkaya provides 360-degree design and lighting-build solution services for architectural and interior projects, spanning design ideation, sustainable lighting concepts, 3D simulations and lighting renders, supply chain management of national and international lighting brands, installation and commissioning administration, and after-sales service support. The company operates as a B2B lighting solutions provider serving residential developers, commercial offices, hotels, hospitals, universities, government buildings, retail outlets, museums, and co-working spaces with intelligent, energy-efficient smart lighting systems.

Product overview

Argos Arkaya offers a unified suite of lighting solutions as part of the Kalpataru Group of Companies. The core offering is its 360-degree design and lighting-build solution services for architectural and interior projects, which integrates Smart Lighting Systems for residential and commercial applications. The portfolio encompasses end-to-end services including design ideation, sustainable lighting design, 3D simulations and lighting renders, supply chain management, installation and commissioning administration, and after-sales service support. The company also represents national and international lighting brands and technology associations, functioning as both a solutions provider and brand representative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design and Lighting-Build Solution Services A 360-degree design and lighting-build solution service for architectural and interior projects, covering design concepts, product delivery, 3D simulations, documentation support, installation and commissioning, and after-sales service support. Targeted at real estate developers, commercial offices, hospitality operators, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, government buildings, retail outlets, museums, and co-working spaces.
• Smart Lighting Systems Intelligent lighting solutions for smart residential and commercial spaces, providing energy-efficient and aesthetic lighting systems that integrate daylight, artificial light, and circadian-rhythm considerations. Targeted at developers and homeowners as well as commercial and corporate facilities seeking modern smart lighting installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helping clients achieve LEED and WELL Rating certifications for spaces
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Kalpataru GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company - one of India's leading real estate companies started in 1969. The group spans Real Estate, Power Transmission, Construction of Roads and Railways, Factories, Buildings, Oil and Gas Infrastructure, and Global Trading of Commodities. Has operations in 45+ countries with 5,000+ employees. Argos Arkaya operates as part of this group, following their values of ethics, quality, prudence, humility, respect, and transparency.
• National and International Lighting Brands (20 Supply Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArgos Arkaya represents an impressive portfolio of national and international lighting brands through their supply partner network. The company has 20 supply partners shown in their branding, enabling them to provide diverse lighting solutions and products to clients.
• Technology Partners (12 Partners)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnerships with 12 technology companies enabling cutting-edge lighting technologies and smart lighting solutions. These partnerships support the company's ability to deliver modern, energy-efficient, and intelligent lighting systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global leader in lighting products, systems, and services operating the Philips brand. While primarily a manufacturer, Signify also offers connected lighting and architectural lighting solutions that overlap with Argos Arkaya's premium design-build offering, serving similar commercial and architectural customers.
• Acuity Brands: Large North American lighting and building solutions provider offering architectural lighting fixtures, controls, and design services. Comparable to Argos Arkaya in serving commercial, healthcare, education, and government end markets with integrated lighting solutions.
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian lighting specialist providing professional architectural lighting solutions across offices, education, retail, and hospitality in Europe and globally. Comparable in focusing on premium architectural lighting design and sustainability, though at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Wipro Lighting: Indian lighting solutions provider part of Wipro Enterprises, offering architectural, commercial, and industrial lighting with connected lighting systems. Direct comparable as a domestic Indian lighting brand serving similar enterprise customers and overlapping on design-build offerings.
• Havells India: Major Indian electrical and lighting company with a broad portfolio spanning consumer, commercial, and industrial lighting. Comparable as a large Indian lighting provider serving residential, commercial, and institutional customers, though Havells is far more diversified across electrical categories.
• Lutron Electronics: Global leader in lighting controls and shading systems for residential and commercial spaces. Comparable through Argos Arkaya's smart lighting and controls integrations with its 12 technology partners, though Lutron is product-focused rather than a design-build services firm.

Direct peers

• K-Lite Industries: Indian architectural lighting manufacturer specializing in outdoor, facade, and urban lighting solutions. Closely comparable as a domestic Indian premium lighting design and supply player serving architects, developers, and urban infrastructure projects.
• Meyer Lighting: Independent architectural lighting design consultancy providing lighting design and specification services for commercial, hospitality, and cultural projects. Directly comparable business model to Argos Arkaya's design ideation and lighting design services, though based in the US rather than India.
• Enlighten Lighting: Indian lighting design and solutions provider offering architectural lighting design and consultancy for commercial, hospitality, and residential projects. Closely comparable to Argos Arkaya as a domestic peer in the Indian architectural lighting design services space.

Emerging players

• Delta Light: Belgian architectural lighting manufacturer offering designer lighting fixtures and a network of specification partners across residential, hospitality, and commercial segments. Comparable in serving premium architectural projects globally with design-led lighting products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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