From A Bold Vision
To India’s Top 0.1% Marketing Group
Our Philosophy
Why Walnut? A walnut looks like a brain — two halves working together. Blending left-brain logic with right-brain imagination. Together, we create campaigns that are both memorable and measurable – but built to scale ambitious brands.
Our Journey
2018 – Beginning
Started in Mumbai with a small team, focused on creative marketing with real business results.
2019 – Confluencr
2021/22 – Intent Farm
2023/24 – Kalakaaar
Where We Stand Today
Today, Walnut Folks is among India’s most awarded and trusted marketing powerhouses — 500+ brands scaled, 20+ national awards, and recognition in ET, HT, Business Insider, and Mint. Through Confluencr, Intent Farm, and Kalakaaar, we unite influence, performance, and creators to engineer growth at scale.
The Future For Us
Our ambition is unapologetically global. With roots in India and eyes on the world, we’re building one of the most respected growth groups from this side of the globe. And yes, as Sahiba dreams, we’ll see Walnut Folks on a Times Square billboard soon.
Sahiba Dhandhania
Founder & Creative Head
A graduate of Christ University, Sahiba was named Entrepreneur Media’s Business Woman of the Year. She has over a decade of experience in global media and startups, and today drives the creative heartbeat of Walnut Folks — championing storytelling that is bold, human, and built for scale.
Hitesh Lalwani
Founder & CEO
An IIT Bombay alumnus and recognized among India’s Top 10 Digital Marketing Leaders, Hitesh brings 13+ years of experience with P&G, upGrad, and high-growth startups. His vision anchors Walnut Folks in the top 0.01% of marketing groups — where creativity, data, and growth mindset converge to scale enduring brands from India to the world.
The Walnut Pulse
At Walnut Folks, culture is our pulse. We combine creative energy with structured thinking, empathy with ambition. It’s why our teams feel seen and inspired — and why they deliver growth that puts us in India’s top 0.1%.