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Promoters Profile

Dr. Amit Deshpande

(Founder of Activist and Agnivesh Health Care Pvt. Ltd.)

A distinguished professional, a remarkable leader and a passionate health advocate, Dr Amit Deshpande, Founder of Activist and Agnivesh Health Care Pvt. Ltd., has forged an exceptional journey from being a doctor to an eminent entrepreneur.

Armed with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy (P.G.D.Y.N.), in 2007, Dr. Amit Deshpande embarked on his entrepreneurial journey and laid the foundation of Agnivesh Health Care, he had a meagre sum of Rs 8000 and 200 square feet of area to start with. This extraordinary voyage kick-started with herbal protein powder as the only and the hero product of the company. The company, going forward, gradually grew and registered itself as a private limited in 2014 and eventually shifted to a space spread over 3000 square feet. In 2021, he kick-started Activist, a brand that offers a multitude of nutraceutical products and is now set in motion to expand to Ayurvedic supplements and Skin care products.

Under Dr. Deshpande’s astute leadership, Activist has broadened its horizon and included a variety of products such as Protein Powder, EVT tablets, Spread, Syrup, Tablets, Effervescent Tablet, Capsules and Liquid filled Capsules.

Agnivesh Health Care is currently serving 18 countries which started with Bangladesh, Canada and the Philippines among other countries while bagging direct export to the USA since 2014.

However, Dr. Deshpande’s success did not come without its share of hardships.

He even left home to pursue his dreams following disagreements with his parents about his professional decisions. Despite a tough start and unconvinced parents, he eventually returned and has continued to make his parent proud with his outstanding achievements. One of Dr. Deshpande’s most significant achievements was his company’s supply to the Ministry of Defence of the Myanmar Government in 2014.

Dr. Deshpande’s ambitious vision for the company extends beyond national boundaries.

Dr. Sheetal Deshpande

(Co-Founder of Activist and Agnivesh Health Care Pvt. Ltd.)

Dr Sheetal Deshpande, a visionary and highly accomplished medical professional, is a Co-Founder of Activist and its parent brand Agnivesh Healthcare Pvt Ltd. She holds a B.A.M.S (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) degree and has over five years of experience as a research coordinator for clinical trials in a reputed hospital. Dr Sheetal Deshpande’s extensive experience has equipped her with the knowledge and expertise that is aiding her company to excel in the field of nutraceuticals and Ayurveda.

Dr. Sheetal Deshpande has been a crucial driving force behind the accelerated growth of Activist, which was established in the year 2021 and has shown an impeccable growth trajectory in a short span of time. Her vision for futuristic decisions led to the successful launch of products like capsules in capsules, tablets in capsules, multivitamin spreads and effervescent tablets powered by nutrition.

Prior to the Activist, Dr Sheetal Deshpande has been instrumental in the growth of Agnivesh Healthcare from a small proprietary confined to a 400 square feet area to a leading dynamic private limited company with 2 state-of-the-art manufacturing setups. Spanning an impressive 53,000 square feet in Shendra Five Star Industrial Area, Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, the company’s facilities feature cutting-edge technology and employ the latest advances in scientific research. Dr Sheetal Deshpande further envisions to establish a new cosmetic manufacturing unit and phyto pharma manufacturing setup on a company-owned plot of 58,000 square feet in Paithan MIDC, Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.

Her prolific expertise and broad experience are set to take Activist as a brand to greater and newer heights.