Amit Bhasin
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Born | India |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | IIM Ahmedabad, Delhi College of Engineering |
Occupation | Entrepreneur, Business Strategist |
Known for | Co-founder of GoMechanic |
Amit Bhasin is an Indian entrepreneur and strategic thinker best known as the co-founder of GoMechanic, a leading auto service and repair startup revolutionizing India’s fragmented vehicle maintenance industry. By combining technology with quality control, he has helped build a customer-first platform that simplifies car servicing for millions.[1]
Early Life and Education
Amit Bhasin completed his engineering from Delhi College of Engineering and later pursued an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad. This rare blend of technical insight and business leadership enabled him to address complex service challenges in the automotive sector with a systems-driven mindset.[2]
Founding GoMechanic
In 2016, Amit co-founded GoMechanic alongside Kushal Karwa, Rishabh Karwa, and Nitin Rana. The startup was born from a desire to bring order, affordability, and transparency to India’s largely unorganized auto service sector. GoMechanic introduced a digital platform that allowed users to book services, monitor repairs, and access standardized pricing and warranties through a trusted partner garage network.
The company quickly gained traction by:
- Offering general servicing, insurance claims, AC repairs, and part replacements
- Creating SOPs for partner workshops to ensure consistency
- Using technology to track real-time service progress[3]
Innovations and Impact
Under Amit Bhasin’s leadership, GoMechanic became synonymous with smart, reliable car servicing in Indian metros. His contributions include:
- Scaling across multiple cities with centralized quality control
- Introducing AI-powered diagnostics and predictive maintenance tools
- Building a backend ecosystem of trained mechanics, spare part vendors, and workshop partners
Amit emphasized building trust — ensuring even novice car owners could make informed decisions about their vehicle’s health.
Leadership and Challenges
Amit's leadership style is hands-on and data-driven. He has effectively steered the company through challenges, including team scaling, market shifts, and industry disruptions. His transparent and resilient approach during difficult periods earned him recognition in India’s startup ecosystem.[4]
His core belief remains that strong operational systems and continuous learning can solve even the toughest service-related pain points.
Vision for the Future
Amit Bhasin envisions GoMechanic as more than just a repair brand — he sees it as a full-stack auto care platform. As India shifts towards electric vehicles and smart mobility, GoMechanic is positioned to offer end-to-end maintenance services integrated with digital infrastructure.
He continues to drive innovation focused on:
- Making car ownership simpler and worry-free
- Enhancing customer experience through technology
- Building India’s most reliable auto service brand[5]
Legacy and Inspiration
Amit’s journey is a testament to solving local problems with scalable models. His success inspires a new wave of entrepreneurs to explore real-world sectors like urban mobility, infrastructure, and services. Through GoMechanic, he has shown that startups can thrive outside conventional tech domains with the right mix of purpose and execution.
References
- ↑ https://thecsruniverse.com/articles/accelerating-sustainability-marico-s-transition-to-renewable-energy-and-net-zero-goals
- ↑ https://m.economictimes.com/tech/startups/gomechanic-cofounder-admits-to-financial-misreporting-firm-to-fire-70-employees/articleshow/97086497.cms
- ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/gomechanic-founders-officials-booked-for-cheating-forging-documents-by-delhi-police-eow-8998134/
- ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/gomechanic-founders-officials-booked-for-cheating-forging-documents-by-delhi-police-eow-8998134/
- ↑ https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gomechanic-to-reduce-workforce-by-70-says-co-founder-amit-bhasin-11674024044015.html