Toshniwal Brothers (SR)

What Toshniwal Brothers (SR) does

Toshniwal Brothers (SR) Private Limited is an India-based, privately held technical sales and service group operating since 1948, headquartered in Bangalore with regional branch offices in Chennai, New Delhi, and Mumbai. The company runs a dual business model: (1) distribution and after-sales service of high-technology scientific instrumentation from 17+ international manufacturers — including confocal and atomic force microscopes (Oxford Instruments Asylum Research, WITec, Andor, Sensofar), particle size analyzers and calorimeters (Malvern Panalytical, Fritsch), 3D printers (Nanoscribe), spectrometers (Applied Photophysics), sintering and extrusion equipment (FCT Systeme, ENTEX, ECT-KEMA), and specialty testing systems (OCS, HITEC Luxembourg, Cytoviva, Molecular Vista, Andreas Hofer) — and (2) manufacturing of graphene-based advanced materials under the proprietary '2dHexa' brand, including Graphene Oxide, Reduced Graphene Oxide, and functionalized derivatives targeted at construction, paints and coatings, polymer composites, fertilizers, phase change materials and batteries, and technical textiles (Hexa-Tex).\n\nThe company generates revenue through one-time sales of capital instrumentation, recurring after-sales service contracts (installation, warranty, post-warranty maintenance, spare parts, and operator training), and — since 2024 — sales of its own manufactured advanced materials. Pricing is quote-based, with customers submitting requirements via the company website. Its go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field sales, with direct engagement of customers in manufacturing, research and academia, healthcare and bio-pharma, and (newly) industrial materials buyers across construction, agriculture, energy, coatings, polymers, and textile sectors.\n\nThe company operates exclusively in the Indian market and was incorporated in its current form in 1981 when the original Toshniwal Brothers Private Limited was restructured into four independent entities. Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees, no external investors or funding rounds are disclosed, and the ownership and management structure are not publicly documented. The 2dHexa advanced materials launch in 2024 represents the most significant recent strategic pivot, transitioning the company from a pure distributor model toward a hybrid distributor-and-manufacturer position.

Name

Toshniwal Brothers (SR)

Legal name

Toshniwal Brothers SR Pvt Limited

Website

https://toshniwalbros.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Toshniwal Brothers (SR) is an India-based technical sales and service group, founded in 1948, that distributes high-technology scientific instrumentation from 17+ international manufacturers and manufactures graphene-based advanced materials under the '2dHexa' brand for industrial and research customers across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Instrumentation Sales: Sales of high-technology scientific instruments from international manufacturers including confocal microscopes, atomic force microscopes, particle size analyzers, spectrometers, calorimeters, extruders, sintering equipment, and 3D printers. Revenue is generated through direct sales to industrial and research customers in India.
2. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Installation, warranty and post-warranty period maintenance services for instrumentation products. Revenue generated through service contracts, maintenance agreements, and spare parts supply to ensure optimal performance and maximum uptime for customers.
3. Advanced Materials Manufacturing (2dHexa): Manufacturing and sale of advanced graphene-based materials under the '2dHexa' brand, including Graphene Oxide, Reduced Graphene Oxide, and functionalized graphene derivatives for applications in construction, polymers, paints/coatings, fertilizers, PCMs/batteries, and textiles.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Toshniwal Brothers (SR) Private Limited sells and services high-technology scientific and process instrumentation from leading international manufacturers for industrial, research, and biomedical customers across India, and manufactures graphene-based advanced materials under its 2dHexa brand for use in paints and coatings, polymers, construction, fertilizers, PCMs and batteries, and textiles. The company delivers these through direct field sales, an online requirement-submission portal, and a pan-India after-sales service network spanning Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai.

Product overview

Toshniwal Brothers (SR) Private Limited operates as a dual business entity offering both (1) advanced materials manufacturing under the '2dHexa' brand (including Graphene Oxide, Reduced Graphene Oxide, and application-specific graphene derivatives for paints/coatings, polymers, construction, fertilizers, and PCMs/batteries, plus Hexa-Tex textile technology), and (2) technical instrumentation sales and services representing international manufacturers (including analytical instruments from Malvern Panalytical, Andor, Applied Photophysics, Cytoviva, Molecular Vista, Oxford Instruments Asylum Research, WITec, Sensofar, Nanoscribe; process equipment from Hofer, ENTEX, ECT-KEMA, FCT Systeme, Fritsch, HITEC Luxembourg, OCS). The company provides pan-India sales, installation, warranty and post-warranty maintenance services from its Bangalore headquarters with branch offices in Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hexa-Tex Graphene Textile Technology Graphene-infused textile technology designed for sportswear, athleisure, home textiles, and all-weather fashion. Provides odor control, antibacterial properties, UV protection, thermal regulation, and enhanced strength while retaining fabric softness and breathability.
• Graphene Oxide (GO) High-quality oxidized graphene manufactured under the 2dHexa brand with controlled oxidation methods. Provides high surface area, mechanical strength, barrier properties, and functionalization potential for sensors, membranes, composites, electronics, energy storage, agriculture, construction, and biomedical applications.
• Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) Graphene oxide with oxygen groups removed to restore high electrical conductivity and mechanical strength, while retaining functionalization potential. Used in flexible electronics, sensors, and thermal management applications.
• Graphene for Paint and Coatings Graphene derivatives formulated for paint and coating applications, providing corrosion resistance, UV/chemical resistance, electrical conductivity, scratch and abrasion protection, and thermal conductivity for heat-dissipating coatings.
• Graphene for Polymers Graphene derivatives for polymer composites, flooring, panels, and insulation providing enhanced thermal stability, tensile strength, electrical and thermal conductivity, impact resistance, and wear and UV resistance.
• Graphene for Construction Functionalized graphene for concrete and asphalt providing enhanced durability, crack resistance, improved hydration, superior mechanical strength, and reduced carbon footprint through lower cement consumption.
• Graphene for Fertilizers Graphene-infused fertilizers providing improved nutrient loading, slow-release and controlled-release performance, enhanced root development, reduced nutrient loss, better water retention, and increased stress resilience for crops.
• Graphene for PCMs and Batteries Graphene-based materials for Phase Change Materials (PCMs) and batteries providing enhanced thermal conductivity, faster charging, increased cycling stability, better heat distribution, improved energy density, faster thermal response, and stabilized material performance under high stress.
• Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Atomic Force Microscopes (MFP-3D and Cypher AFM) Atomic force microscopes for nanoscale characterization with various imaging modes and video-rate scanning capabilities, for research and advanced materials laboratories.
• WITec Confocal Raman and AFM Systems High resolution Confocal Raman Imaging, Scanning Near Field Optical Microscopes, and Atomic Force Microscopes for non-destructive sample analysis at the nanometer scale.
• Andor BC 43 Benchtop Confocal Microscope Super-compact benchtop laser confocal microscope requiring no darkroom, suitable for early-stage researchers and experienced microscopists.
• Applied Photophysics Spectrometers Chirascan Circular Dichroism Spectrometers, Stopped-Flow Spectrometers, and Protein Stable-Differential Scanning Fluorimetry systems for biomolecular characterization.
• Cytoviva Enhanced Darkfield Microscopy Patented enhanced darkfield optical microscopy combined with high resolution hyperspectral imaging for optical observation and spectral characterization of label-free nanomaterials in biological and materials-based matrices.
• Molecular Vista Photo-induced Force Microscopy (PiFM) Photo-induced Force Microscopy for nanometer-scale chemical imaging using infrared wavelengths, with complementary SNOM and tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy capabilities.
• Sensofar Medical Inspection Systems Dedicated optical inspection systems for implantable medical devices including stents and heart valves, with adaptable inspection, dimensional analysis, and 3D measurement capabilities.
• Sensofar Metrology 3D Surface Profilers High-end non-contact 3D surface profilers combining confocal, interferometry, and Focus Variation techniques for scientific research, optoelectronics, automotive, and micro-manufacturing applications.
• Malvern Panalytical Creoptix WAVEsystem and MicroCal Calorimetry Systems Optical biosensor platform using Grating-Coupled Interferometry for label-free binding kinetics, together with Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Isothermal Titration Calorimetry systems for biotherapeutic and small molecule drug research.
• Nanoscribe 3D Printers (Photonic Professional GT2 and Quantum X Series) Two-photon polymerization based 3D printers for nano, micro, and mesoscale fabrication with feature sizes down to 100 nm, for additive manufacturing research.
• Fritsch Milling and Particle Sizing Equipment Ball mills, cutting mills, rotor mills, jaw crushers, disk mills, mortar grinders, and laser particle sizers (ANALYSETTE 22 and ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer) for particle size determination from 0.01–3800 μm.
• FCT Systeme Sintering Equipment Hot press, gas pressure, and vacuum sintering equipment for high temperatures and spark plasma sintering, used for densification of powder metals and non-oxide engineering ceramics.
• ENTEX Planetary Roller Extruders Planetary Roller Extruders (PREs) for continuous processing in adhesives, chemicals, plastics, rubber, and food products with precise temperature control, gentle mixing, and modular structure for multiple processing steps.
• ECT-KEMA Ceramic Extrusion Equipment Advanced ceramic extrusion solutions including extrusion dies, tooling, testing equipment, and machinery for ceramics, construction, automotive, and electronics industries.
• OCS Polymer and Petrochemical Testing Systems High precision optical, physical, rheological, and chemical testing systems for quality control in polymer and petrochemical applications, including contamination and degradation analysis.
• Hofer Diaphragm and Piston Compressors Diaphragm compressors, piston compressors, valves and tube fittings for continuous and safe operation with gases and gas mixtures under high pressure.
• HITEC Luxembourg Carbon Black Testing Equipment Instruments for carbon black characterization including sieve residue, void volume, oil absorption, pellet hardness, and pellet mass strength testing, all compliant with ASTM and ISO standards.
• After-Sales Installation, Warranty, and Maintenance Services Installation, warranty, and post-warranty maintenance services for distributed instrumentation, including spare parts supply, technical assistance, and training to ensure optimal performance and uptime for customers in India.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced carbon footprint in construction through lower cement consumption with graphene-enhanced materials
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ENTEX Rust & Mitschke GmbH (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationENTEX specializes in development and production of Planetary Roller Extruders (PREs) for continuous processing in adhesives, chemicals, plastics, rubber, and food products. Provides innovative solutions for precise temperature control and gentle mixing with modular structure enabling various processing steps.
• Fritsch GmbH (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationFritsch offers high-performance milling equipment including ball mills, cutting mills, rotor mills, jaw crushers, disk mills, and mortar grinders. Also provides laser particle sizers (ANALYSETTE 22) for particle size determination from 0.01-3800 μm.
• Photophysics Ltd (UK)coreTechnology or IntegrationApplied Photophysics offers solutions for biophysical analysis including Chirascan Circular Dichroism Spectrometers, Stopped-Flow Spectrometers, and Protein Stable-Differential Scanning Fluorimetry systems for biomolecular characterization.
• Oxford Instruments plc (UK)coreTechnology or IntegrationOxford Instruments Asylum Research provides atomic force microscopes including MFP-3D and Cypher AFM families for nanoscale characterization and research applications with video-rate scanning capabilities.
• FCT Systeme GmbH (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationFCT manufactures hot press, gas pressure, and vacuum sintering equipment for high temperatures and spark plasma sintering. Applications include densification of powder metals and non-oxide engineering ceramics.
• Molecular Vista Inc. (USA)coreTechnology or IntegrationMolecular Vista makes Photo-induced Force Microscopy (PiFM) for measuring photo-induced polarization in near-field. Can resolve nanometer-scale distribution of chemical species and offers complementary techniques like scattering SNOM and tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.
• ECT-KEMA GmbH (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationECT-KEMA specializes in advanced solutions and equipment for ceramic extrusion processes including extrusion dies, tooling, testing equipment, and machinery for ceramics, construction, automotive, and electronics industries.
• Optical Control Systems GmbH (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationOCS provides high precision optical, physical, rheological, and chemical testing systems for quality control in polymer and petrochemical applications including contamination, degradation analysis.
• Nanoscribe GmbH (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationNanoscribe provides high resolution 3D printers (Photonic Professional GT2 and Quantum X Series) using two-photon polymerization technology for nano, micro, and mesoscale fabrication with feature sizes down to 100nm.
• Cytoviva Inc. (USA)coreTechnology or IntegrationCytoviva's technology combines patented enhanced darkfield optical microscopy with high resolution hyperspectral imaging for optical observation and spectral characterization of label-free nanomaterials in complex environments.
• Malvern Panalytical Ltd (UK)coreTechnology or IntegrationMalvern Panalytical provides Creoptix WAVEsystem (optical biosensor platform using Grating-Coupled Interferometry) and MicroCal range (Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Isothermal Titration Calorimetry) for biophysical analysis.
• Andor Technology Ltd (UK)coreTechnology or IntegrationAndor provides BC 43 Benchtop Confocal Microscope - a super-compact unit for laser confocal microscopy requiring no darkroom, suitable for early-stage researchers and experienced microscopists.
• Sensofar Medical (Spain)coreTechnology or IntegrationSensofar Medical provides dedicated inspection systems for implantable medical devices including stents and heart valves with adaptable inspection, dimensional analysis, and 3D measurement capabilities.
• Sensofar Metrology (Spain)coreTechnology or IntegrationSensofar Metrology provides high-end non-contact 3D surface profilers combining confocal, interferometry, and Focus Variation techniques for scientific research, optoelectronics, automotive, and micro-manufacturing applications.
• WITec GmbH (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationWITec provides high resolution Confocal Raman Imaging, Scanning Near Field Optical Microscopes, and Atomic Force Microscopes for non-destructive sample analysis on the nanometer scale.
• Andreas Hofer Hochdrucktechnik GmbH (Germany, part of Neuman & Esser Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationHofer provides innovative solutions for high pressure applications including diaphragm compressors, piston compressors, valves and tube fittings. Products are safe, robust, easy to maintain, and designed for continuous operation with gases and gas mixtures under high pressure.
• HITEC LuxembourgcoreTechnology or IntegrationHITEC Luxembourg designs and manufactures instruments for carbon black characterisation including sieve residue, void volume, oil absorption, pellet hardness, and pellet mass strength testing - all compliant with ASTM and ISO standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NanoXplore: Canadian producer of graphene powder and graphene-enhanced masterbatches for plastics, polymers, and industrial applications. Comparable as a vertically integrated graphene materials manufacturer serving construction, automotive, and packaging end-markets similar to Toshniwal's polymer and construction graphene lines.
• Haydale Graphene Industries: UK-listed functionalized graphene and graphene-based inks manufacturer. Directly comparable as a specialist graphene materials producer targeting industrial applications in composites, coatings, and energy, mirroring Toshniwal's 2dHexa graphene derivatives portfolio.
• Spinco Biotech: Indian distributor of life-science, analytical, and laboratory instruments serving pharma, biotech, and academic customers. Competes with Toshniwal in the same Indian instrumentation distribution channel with a similar model of representing international OEMs.
• Labindia Instruments: Indian distributor of scientific and analytical instruments from global principals. Directly competes with Toshniwal's instrumentation distribution business across pharma, research, and industrial customers in India.
• Directa Plus: Italian graphene nanoplatelet producer with products for textiles, environmental, and composites markets. Comparable to Toshniwal's Hexa-Tex graphene textile technology and broader graphene derivatives portfolio targeting industrial end-uses.
• Applied Graphene Materials: UK-based producer of graphene nanoplatelets and dispersions for coatings, composites, and specialty chemicals. Closely aligned with Toshniwal's graphene-for-paints/coatings and graphene-for-polymer product lines, targeting the same industrial additives market.
• Graphenea: Spanish graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide producer serving electronics, biomedical, and research customers. Comparable to Toshniwal's core GO and rGO offerings under the 2dHexa brand for both research and industrial use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Bruker Corporation: Global scientific instruments company with strong India presence in microscopy (AFM), spectroscopy, and materials characterization. Overlaps directly with Toshniwal's distributed OEM portfolio including Oxford Instruments Asylum Research and WITec.
• Agilent Technologies: Major analytical instrument manufacturer (mass spec, chromatography, spectroscopy) with direct India sales and service. Competes with several of Toshniwal's distributed principals (e.g., Malvern Panalytical, WITec) for the same Indian customer wallet.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, and consumables giant with direct India operations. Overlaps with Toshniwal's instrumentation distribution and after-sales service, especially in spectroscopy, microscopy, and life-science instruments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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