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Caryanams Is Building a Technology-First Automotive Marketplace From Ahmedabad
Gujarat-based startup brings car buying, selling, AI-powered car valuation, auctions and dealer technology together on one evolving platform
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 3: The way people buy and sell cars is changing rapidly, and Ahmedabad-based automotive technology company Caryanams is building a platform aimed at bringing multiple parts of the automotive transaction under one digital ecosystem.
Founded by Dharmin Shah, Caryanams is developing an automotive marketplace where customers and automobile dealers can buy and sell cars, while simultaneously building technology around the vehicle transaction itself.
The company’s roadmap goes beyond conventional online car listings, with AI-powered car self-validation, an automotive auction platform, and a dedicated SaaS portal for dealers forming key parts of its expanding ecosystem.
One Platform for Car Discovery and Transactions
At the heart of Caryanams is its automotive marketplace. Customers can discover cars available from different dealers and sellers through a single platform, explore vehicle information, and connect with the respective seller or dealer.
For dealers, Caryanams provides a digital marketplace through which their vehicle inventory can be presented to potential customers.
The objective is to create a more connected experience for both sides of the automotive market — making it easier for customers to discover vehicles while giving dealers another technology-driven channel to showcase and sell their inventory.
Adding Intelligence to the Car Buying Journey
Caryanams is also incorporating AI-powered car self-valuation into its platform. The company’s vision is to use artificial intelligence to make the vehicle discovery and evaluation process more structured and technology-driven.
Instead of treating a car marketplace simply as a collection of listings, Caryanams is building technology around the information and validation involved in a vehicle transaction. This is intended to help create greater confidence and transparency for users as they evaluate vehicles before making a purchase decision.
Introducing Auctions to the Automotive Ecosystem
Another important component of the Caryanams platform is its auction functionality. The company is developing an auction-based mechanism that can provide an alternative way for vehicles to be bought and sold digitally.
With both conventional marketplace listings and auctions being brought into the same ecosystem, Caryanams aims to support different types of automotive transactions through one technology platform. The move is part of the company’s broader strategy of creating infrastructure around the buying and selling of vehicles rather than operating solely as a listing destination.
Dealer SaaS Platform Coming by the End of 2026
Caryanams’ next major expansion is focused directly on automobile dealers. The company is preparing to launch a dedicated SaaS portal for dealers by the end of 2026, with inventory management as a core initial capability.
The upcoming SaaS platform is intended to give dealers a dedicated technology environment to manage their vehicle inventory more efficiently. This represents an important shift in Caryanams’ dealer strategy:
- Operational Integration: Rather than providing dealers only with marketplace exposure, Caryanams aims to provide technology that becomes part of their everyday operations.
- Unified Tech Stack: Over time, Caryanams intends to build the dealer technology ecosystem further, connecting dealer-side tools with its marketplace and other automotive services.
Building an Automotive Ecosystem, Not Just Another Marketplace
Caryanams’ approach is built around the belief that the future of automotive commerce will involve multiple interconnected technology layers. The company is developing its platform around four major areas:
| Ecosystem Pillar | Description & Objective |
|---|---|
| Car Marketplace | Connecting customers, sellers, and dealers for buying and selling vehicles seamlessly. |
| AI Self-Cra Valuation | Using AI-based technology to support vehicle validation and create a more informed buying experience. |
| Automotive Auctions | Providing a digital auction mechanism for competitive vehicle transactions. |
| Dealer SaaS | Building dedicated technology for automobile dealers, beginning with inventory management. |
Ahmedabad to the Automotive Technology Map
Founded in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Caryanams is building its technology with an ambition to address challenges faced across the automotive industry. Founder Dharmin Shah believes that the opportunity lies in connecting the fragmented parts of the automobile buying and selling journey.
“Caryanams was not created simply to put more cars online. Our vision is to build technology around the entire automotive transaction. Customers need a better way to discover and evaluate cars, while dealers need better technology to manage their inventory and reach customers.”
“We are building the marketplace first, adding AI-powered car validation and auctions, and now moving towards dealer SaaS. Each layer is connected to the same larger vision — building a technology ecosystem for the automotive industry from Ahmedabad.”
The Road Ahead
With the automotive industry becoming increasingly digital, Caryanams plans to continue expanding its platform and technology capabilities. The company’s immediate roadmap includes the launch of its dealer SaaS portal by the end of 2026, with inventory management forming a key part of the initial product.
The longer-term vision is to bring more automotive processes into a connected digital ecosystem where customers, dealers, and vehicle inventory can interact through technology. Caryanams believes that the next generation of automotive marketplaces will not be defined only by the number of cars listed, but by the technology, transparency, and tools built around those vehicles.
About Caryanams
Caryanams is an Ahmedabad, Gujarat-based automotive technology company founded by Dharmin Shah. The company is building a digital automotive ecosystem connecting car buyers, sellers, and dealers through an automotive marketplace.
Its technology roadmap includes AI-powered car self-validation, automotive auctions, and a dealer-focused SaaS platform, with the dealer SaaS portal for inventory management planned for launch by the end of 2026.
Caryanams — Building the technology ecosystem for the future of automotive commerce.
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Company: Caryanams
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Founder: Dharmin Shah
Website: www.caryanams.com
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Ayurveda to Take Indian Perspective to 2026 SCO Forum on Traditional Medicine in China
Dr. Dhanwantari Jha invited as India’s only Ayurveda representative amid renewed India–China engagement
New Delhi [India], September 5: At a time of renewed diplomatic engagement between India and China, Dr. Dhanwantari Jha, Indian Ayurvedic physician and international Ayurveda educator, has been invited to participate in the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Forum on Traditional Medicine, being held in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China, from September 16–18, 2026.
Dr. Dhanwantarikumar Harinath Jha is the only Indian participant and the only representative of Ayurveda invited to the academic dialogue on traditional medicine education during the Forum, where experts will discuss educational standards, qualification and mutual recognition, digital technology and the future of traditional medicine education.
The Nanchang invitation comes immediately after the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen exchanging greetings and interacting ahead of the summit sessions. The interaction has been widely viewed as a sign of renewed high-level engagement between New Delhi and Beijing following years of strained relations.
The timing also coincides with the 25th anniversary of the SCO, which is looking towards a broader agenda of regional cooperation, including education, culture, people-to-people ties and civilisational exchange. At the Bishkek Summit, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s vision of Security, Connectivity and Opportunity and announced India’s readiness to host the first SCO Civilisation Dialogue Forum.
Ayurveda and the SCO
India has already played a significant role in bringing Traditional Medicine into the SCO framework. During India’s SCO chairmanship, Traditional Medicine was established as one of the new areas of cooperation, alongside Startups and Innovation, Digital Inclusion, Youth Empowerment and Shared Buddhist Heritage.
The Nanchang Forum therefore provides a timely platform for India’s Ayurvedic perspective to contribute to the wider SCO discussion on traditional medicine education, professional standards, qualification recognition and international cooperation.
Dr. Dhanwantari Jha’s participation follows an extensive Ayurveda education and outreach programme across China during July and August, including programmes in Huzhou, Changshu, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, as well as engagements at the Indian Consulate in Shanghai and the Embassy of India in Beijing.
Through Ayurved Nidhi, an institute accredited by RAV–ATAB under the Ministry of AYUSH, Dr. Dhanwantari Jha and Dr. Nidhi Jha have been involved in international Ayurveda education since 2017, conducting programmes across Europe and training students from countries including China, Japan, the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, Canada and several other nations.
Their international work has also contributed to India’s growing Ayurveda and wellness tourism. Through the AYUSH Visa, numerous foreign nationals have travelled to India for Ayurvedic consultations and treatments under Dr. Jha, further strengthening people-to-people connections through health and traditional medicine.
A wider India–China knowledge exchange
India and China are home to two of the world’s major traditional medical knowledge systems—Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Their interaction provides a natural platform for dialogue on traditional medicine education, preservation of knowledge, professional training and responsible internationalisation.
The SCO itself has increasingly recognised traditional medicine as an area for cooperation. In 2025, its Forum on Traditional Medicine in Nanchang called for greater international collaboration in traditional medicine, including training young practitioners and strengthening health cooperation among SCO countries.
The current moment therefore brings together three important developments: the SCO’s 25th anniversary, renewed India–China diplomatic engagement and the growing international cooperation in traditional medicine.
Against this backdrop, Dr. Jha’s participation from September 16–18 in Nanchang places Ayurveda within a wider conversation on education, traditional knowledge and people-to-people cooperation across the SCO community.
From the Modi–Xi engagement in Bishkek to the traditional medicine dialogue in Nanchang, 2026 is emerging as an important year for renewed India–China engagement—and Ayurveda is finding its place within this evolving conversation.
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