Celebrating Culture, Code, and Creativity: 10 Years of Aaryavarta
A Decade of Growth Shaped by People, Not Just Projects
PUNE, INDIA — As Aaryavarta Technologies marks 10 years in the industry, the company isn’t just reflecting on milestones or product launches. It’s celebrating something deeper — a culture that turned a three-desk startup into one of the most respected gaming development companies and software firms in India.
Over the past decade, Aaryavarta has grown into a trusted name among Indian gaming companies, delivering projects across gaming, AR/VR, animation, and enterprise tech. But behind the tech, there's a team — and a workplace that believes success is measured not only in revenue, but in relationships.
“What we’ve built here isn’t just a business — it’s a space where people feel they belong,” says Nilesh Gawade, co-founder of Aaryavarta. “And we believe that the energy of our workplace directly reflects in the quality of our work.”
Beyond Deadlines: Building a Culture That Stays
From the beginning, culture was never treated as an afterthought. Aaryavarta’s early days were defined by tight budgets and long nights — but also by open conversations, shared meals, and the simple joy of solving problems as a team.
Today, that ethos continues. Employees who joined as interns are now team leads. Designers who once sketched game characters are now directing entire pipelines. The company’s retention is a reflection of something rare in the fast-paced world of Indian game development companies: people stay because they care — and because they feel cared for.
A Workplace That Works Because It Plays
While many firms list benefits on paper, Aaryavarta lives them:
Festival celebrations that feel like family gatherings


Weekly sports matches — cricket, football, badminton — that strengthen bonds outside the screen


A fully-equipped game zone and chill-out space that encourages spontaneous fun and creativity


Open-door mentorship where leaders sit alongside juniors, guiding through code, not hierarchy


Birthday and milestone recognitions, no matter how busy the sprint


This isn’t about perks — it’s about creating a space where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow. It's a culture where even difficult days are navigated together.
“We believe if you want great work, start by creating a place people want to come to every day,” says Ajay Khamitkar, co-founder.
Leading by Listening: Mentorship Over Management
The leadership team at Aaryavarta doesn’t sit in corner cabins. Whether it's debugging late into the night or discussing someone’s personal growth plan, the founders and leads believe in being present — not just in standups, but in moments that matter.
This culture of trust, mentoring, and flat communication has helped the company remain agile — even as it scaled and earned its place among top IT companies in Pune and software development companies in India.
The Work Speaks for Itself — So Do the People
While Aaryavarta’s work has been featured across app stores and international exhibitions, its team-building practices are now quietly influencing newer game developer companies and gaming studios across India.
Clients often point to the Aaryavarta team’s clarity, consistency, and cohesion as reasons they keep coming back. Internally, teammates describe the environment as “intense but humane,” “driven but respectful,” and “collaborative in the truest sense.”
A Decade of Gratitude, and Just Getting Started
As Aaryavarta completes 10 years of excellence, the team is celebrating not just what’s been built — but how it was built. With empathy, with honesty, and with a commitment to never compromise on people in pursuit of profit.
“Being listed among the top gaming companies in India or showing up in a list of pune top IT companies feels good,” says Nilesh. “But the real reward? It’s watching someone grow from their first line of code to leading a product team. That’s what we’re proud of.”
Looking Ahead: Culture as a Compass
As Aaryavarta continues to explore AI, immersive platforms, and new frontiers in game development and enterprise software, the culture remains the anchor.
Because in a world of rapid change, the most future-ready teams are the ones rooted in trust, balance, and shared purpose.