VAHDAM® India Recognised as a Top Workplace in 2026
On Thursday, 23 July 2026, VAHDAM® India announced that it has been ranked among India’s Top 5 Great Workplaces for 2026 by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. In addition to this marquee ranking, the company received three further accolades for the same year: Best Workplaces™ in FMCG 2026, India’s Great Mid‑size Workplaces 2026, and Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2026.
The recognition reflects a steady upward trajectory in the Great Place To Work® assessments: VAHDAM® moved from Rank 71 among India’s Top Workplaces in 2024 to Rank 17 in 2025, and now secures a place in the top‑five for 2026. Earlier recognitions include Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces in Asia, Best Workplaces for Millennials, and Best Workplaces in FMCG, underscoring a consistent focus on employee experience.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer Bala Sarda said the award “is a reflection of the incredible people who make VAHDAM® what it is today” and highlighted that the journey from Rank 71 to Rank 17 and now to the top‑5 demonstrates the impact of a trusted, empowered, and purpose‑driven workforce. Chief Human Resources Officer Kalpesh Tiwari added that the company’s culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth drives its commitment to invest in leadership capabilities, learning, wellbeing, and opportunities for all employees.
The rankings result from a rigorous evaluation by Great Place To Work®, which assesses organizations on trust, pride, and camaraderie. VAHDAM® India’s inclusive leadership, dynamic work environment, and people‑centric culture were cited as key strengths.
Company Background
Founded in 2015 by Bala Sarda, VAHDAM® India sources tea, herbs, and botanicals directly from farms and estates across India and manufactures products in a 100,000 sq ft BRC‑certified facility. The brand now serves more than 140 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe, and has raised over Rs 290 crore in funding. VAHDAM® is certified Plastic Neutral and Climate Neutral and allocates 1 % of its revenue to support the education of tea growers’ children through Digital Learning Centres and scholarships.