Our device can do 60-70 per cent of inspections remotely

27 Dec 2025 CW Team

Jarsh Safety, the Hyderabad-based industrial deep-tech startup, is redefining frontline worker protection with advanced safety wearables. In conversation with CW, Kausthub Kaundinya, Founder and CEO, discusses the company’s vision, breakthrough technology and fast-expanding global footprint.

What was the core gap you were trying to address with safety technology and how did it all begin?

We never set out to work only on wearable safety. Most safety equipment is wearable because it protects the individual but our aim is broader: to prevent accidents rather than only mitigate consequences. Traditional safety focuses on protection after an incident occurs. For example, insulating suits reduce the severity of burns from high-voltage contact but do not prevent the accident. We created a small, helmet-mounted device that detects high-voltage sources and alerts the wearer before they enter a danger zone. The principle is early warning and prevention....

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