Xanthus Innovations

Xanthus is a custom software development firm founded in 2015 and based in Mumbai, India. The company was started by three co-founders with a combined 65+ years of software industry experience: Mrunal Nagrecha (20+ years in project and product delivery, healthcare and analytics), Ravindra Manohar (25+ years in offshore product and service delivery), and Mahesh Bhosle (20+ years in Microsoft technologies and mobile app architecture). The firm positions itself as a "complete business collaborator" that pairs software development with brand management services.

Services and capabilities

Xanthus offers custom enterprise software development, mobile app development, IT consulting, dedicated development teams, quality assurance and testing, UI/UX design, DevOps, and digital transformation work. The company also works with specialized domains including RFID/NFC solutions, IoT, blockchain, and what it calls "expert parking solutions"—a vertical that appears to focus on municipal and transportation software.

On the technology side, the firm works with .NET frameworks (4.0 and above), C#, ASP.NET MVC, WCF and REST services, SQL Server, Entity Framework, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and Windows Forms. For IoT and hardware-adjacent work, it integrates RFID and NFC technologies. The company has also built IVR-based systems that integrate with parking management platforms.

The firm emphasizes an iterative methodology with transparent communication on timelines and budget. Client testimonials mention flexibility, accommodation of requests, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout projects. One client noted that Xanthus took on "a difficult task that a few software providers had passed on due to the multiple technologies to be integrated" and "delivered the requirements in record time."

Notable work

Xanthus has delivered projects across parking management, healthcare, retail, and municipal services. Case studies and portfolio work include: AR parking management systems, citation management platforms for city parking enforcement, a counterfeit control system for product authentication, cycle-sharing solutions for public transit, an IVR system integrating parking and citations, a concussion diagnostic mobile app for healthcare, a record-keeping app for parking meter manufacturers, a pharmacy bulk-order mobile application, and a parking assistance app for consumer use.

Named portfolio clients include Trucare, Luthra Group, The Rosette Imprint, EP Management Consultancy, and IPS Group. While the source does not provide quantified outcomes or revenue figures for these engagements, the case study titles suggest domain expertise in municipal/transportation software and healthcare applications.

How they work

The company operates on a collaborative model where clients "walk alongside" the team throughout the engagement. Xanthus promises on-time and within-budget delivery backed by what it describes as an "iterative methodology." The firm maintains a structure with named program leads, tech leads, project managers, and quality oversight. Specific pricing or minimum engagement sizes are not disclosed on the public website, but the emphasis on "personal attention and constant communication" suggests a hands-on approach suitable for medium-complexity custom builds rather than high-volume staff augmentation.

Team and credentials

Xanthus holds ISO 27001:2022 certification, demonstrating compliance with information security standards. The firm was recognized by GoodFirms as one of the top software development companies in Mumbai. The leadership team includes Mrunal Nagrecha (founder), Ravindra Manohar (co-founder), and Mahesh Bhosle (co-founder). The organization maintains a management layer that includes heads of audits, quality, and HR, plus program leads and tech leads, suggesting a team in the 51–200 range, though exact headcount is not stated. The company is actively hiring for .NET MVC developers and QA testers, indicating ongoing growth.

The firm also offers brand management and creative services in parallel with software development, with a named creative head (Meghna Rajput) on staff.