The Banjara launches artisan marketplace with 250+ heritage products

Founded by Chandigarh University student Tanish Sharma, The Banjara connects buyers with artisans across 18 states. The platform lists more than 250 products from 40+ artisans, gives artisans 65% of sales proceeds and plans overseas delivery after securing an export licence.

— Filed Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 07:42 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Chandigarh University student Tanish Sharma founded The Banjara, an Indian handicrafts e-commerce platform connecting artisans directly with buyers. It sells 250-plus products from over 40 artisans, offers free initial onboarding, and plans subscription listings and overseas delivery.

Why this matters

The Banjara's recent signal, “launches artisan marketplace with 250-plus heritage products,” marks its initial marketplace rollout; this update adds artisan reach, revenue sharing and export plans.

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