The new office building is currently under construction and will be ready by January 2026. Spread over 40,000 sq. ft, it will include a state-of-the-art 20,000 sq. ft R&D facility & 10,000 sq. ft of advanced food-tech lab.
Brewing Tradition, Powered by Innovation
At Dito, we believe progress happens when tradition meets technology. We are reimagining how the world enjoys beverages — blending heritage, design, and innovation to deliver experiences that inspire trust today and define the future of beverages.
Driven by Vision. Powered by Innovation. Rooted in Tradition.
Advisory board
P.S JAYAKUMAR
Highly respected financial services leader with over 30 years of experience.
P.S JAYAKUMAR
P.S. Jayakumar is a highly respected financial services leader with over 30 years of experience in banking, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance. As the former MD & CEO of Bank of Baroda, he led one of India’s largest banking transformations, including a landmark three-way merger. He also held senior roles at Citibank across India and Asia, and co-founded ventures in affordable housing finance. Currently, he serves as an independent director on the boards of multiple top-tier companies. His presence on our advisory board reflects a shared belief in scalable, future-ready business models.
A.V. Ramani
Professor A.V. Ramani is a distinguished chemical engineer with notable contributions to biomedical innovation and materials science.
A.V. Ramani
Professor A.V. Ramani is a distinguished chemical engineer with notable contributions to biomedical innovation and materials science. Best known for co-developing one of Asia’s first affordable artificial heart valves, his work has impacted thousands of lives. He has taught metallurgy at IIT Madras and worked at National Aeronautical Laboratories (NAL), contributing to high-precision processes and medical device engineering. His advisory role adds depth to our commitment to thoughtful engineering and socially impactful technology.
Directors
Gowri Shankar Durai samy
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Gowri Shankar Durai samy
Co-Founder & Managing Director
An architect-turned-entrepreneur, Mr. Gowri Shankar Duraisamy leads the vision and strategy at Boatload Minds. His deep exposure to the HoReCa sector through his café chain Coffee Tea and More (est. 2014) gave him valuable insights into consumer needs(pain of the hoteliers, cafe owner) , service workflows, and quality delivery. Spotting a gap in consistent, scalable beverage service, he conceptualized DIT'O—a beverage automation platform that fuses traditional Indian flavors with smart technology. His strength in product design and user experience continues to guide the company’s innovation journey.
Chandrakanth Ramalingam
Co-Founder & Director
Chandrakanth Ramalingam
Co-Founder & Director
Mr. Chandrakanth Ramalingam is a core pillar of the Ramalingam Group’s growth journey entrepreneur. As the Founder and CEO of NSURE Energy, he is spearheading a major Lithium-Ion cell manufacturing project in Karnataka—one of India’s ambitious clean-tech ventures. With a civil engineering background and multiple directorships across group companies, he combines technical depth with futuristic thinking in energy and infrastructure development.
Vanitha Arjunan
Co-Founder & Director
Vanitha Arjunan
Co-Founder & Director
Mrs. Vanitha Arjunan plays a pivotal role in shaping the operational and strategic direction of Boatload Minds. With deep exposure to the café industry through building Coffee Tea and More (est. 2014), she brings a strong understanding of service design, customer experience, and operational systems. Her structured thinking and sharp execution have been instrumental in positioning DIT'O as a reliable, scalable solution in the beverage automation space. She continues to steer the company with a focus on efficiency, consistency, and long-term growth.
Group Companies
RCCL Group
Ramalingam Construction Company Pvt. Ltd. (RCCL),
established in 1982 and based in Erode, Tamil Nadu, is a leading infrastructure
company with a strong track record across highways, buildings, irrigation,
marine, and electrical projects. A flagship entity of Ramalingam Holdings Pvt.
Ltd., which has an annual group turnover of ₹2,250 crore, RCCL shares its group
legacy with Boatload Minds—bringing shared values of precision, reliability,
and long-term vision.
Nsure energy
NSURE Reliable Power Solutions Private Limited is an
emerging clean-tech company based in Bengaluru, focused on energy storage and
advanced power systems. A part of the RCCL Group, NSURE is setting up a 1.0 GWh
(expandable to 5 GWh) Lithium-Ion cell Gigafactory, alongside R&D in
advanced battery chemistry for EVs and industrial use. With a strong portfolio
that includes UPS systems, containerized storage, and smart metering solutions,
NSURE is contributing to India's energy transition. The group's focus on sustainability
and innovation complements the long-term vision behind automation-led ventures
like DIT’O.
Our Partnerships
We are proud to collaborate with leading research and industry bodies to advance innovation in tea and coffee technology.
MOU with UPASI – The United Planters' Associations of Southern India | Tea Research Foundation
MOU with TNAU – Tamil Nadu Agriculture University
Our Tea Mission
Our tea and coffee combined machine is currently under R&D and will be ready to launch in January 2026. This disruptive technology is being developed to directly address customer pain points. Stay tuned for more updates – and who knows, we might drop a sneak peek into the innovative and disruptive tech under development.
Our Tea Estate
Set in the highlands of Peermade, Kerala,our 185-acre estate rests at an elevation of 3,609 feet, cradled in thebreathtaking biodiversity of the Western Ghats. Located near sanctuaries like Periyar, Idukki, and Chinnar, the estate is surrounded by forests rich in teak, wild jack, cinnamon, bamboo, and orchids. The land is alive with native wildlife -elephants, sambar deer, Nilgiri langurs, and hornbills-while hidden streams and waterfalls nourish the soil and sustain the ecosystem.
Our fields grow tea, pepper, and cardamom, nourished by over 130 inches of annual rainfall and the cool embrace of the mountains. The harvest peaks in April - June and September - November, yielding leaves full of body and aroma. At the heart of our process is a state-of-the-art Bought Leaf Factory - where tradition meets precision.
Every batch is crafted with care to ensure consistency, quality, and a signature flavor that captures the essence of the estate. Our vending machines bring these estate - fresh leaves directly to your cup, offering uncompromised freshness with a simple touch. Each brew is more than taste - it's the essence of the land and the craft behind it. With nature in every cup, we bridge tradition and technology seamlessly.
Life @ DIT’O
Our Team
Gowri Shankar Duraisamy
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Venkatesh Ravikumar
Marketing
Gowtham S
Finance
Dineshkumar Anbuchezhiyan
Product Head
Sivaprakash Senniyappan
Embedded Hardware
Vigneshwaran S
Mechanical Design
Ibrahim Sha Sirajithin
Embedded Firmware
Jawahar Kanagaraj
Embedded Firmware