Meet the Heart and Soul Behind Dadu's Sweet Emporio
For over three decades, Dadu's has stood for one simple idea: Indian sweets deserve to be treated as a luxury, not an afterthought. What began as a single kitchen has grown into one of India's most loved dessert brands - today recognised as the fastest growing Indian Dessert Brand in India, with five stores across Pune and mithai shipped to customers across the globe. Dadu's is proud to host an inventory of more than 500 products, handcrafted in-house by specialised artisans.
A Sweet Dream Begins
Dadu's was founded by Mr. Raman Dadu, a young entrepreneur whose deep love for authentic Indian sweets became the foundation of a family legacy. What started as a small venture, fuelled by creativity and an uncompromising commitment to quality, grew steadily into a name trusted by generations of families, corporates and five-star hotels alike.
Today, that legacy is carried forward by the next generation of the Dadu family. Mr. Rusheel Dadu, Managing Director, leads Dadu's with the same passion his father built the brand on, working closely alongside his wife, Diksha Gupta, to shape the brand's future - from reimagining classic mithai for a new generation to building experiences that bring Indian sweets to the same table as the world's finest desserts.
The Dadu's Pune Story: 2015 to Today
Dadu's arrived in Pune in 2015, bringing with it decades of sweet-making expertise and a promise to do things differently. In a city known for its discerning food culture, Dadu's introduced artistic, designer dry-fruit sweets and hygienic, pure-veg bakery and confectionery, along with a level of presentation Pune's sweet shops hadn't seen before.
What started with a single flagship store has grown into five thriving outlets across the city, backed by a large, state-of-the-art production facility. Today, Dadu's ships its mithai and namkeen across the globe, carrying the taste of Pune to Indian families wherever they've made their home.
Commitment to Excellence
Every sweet that leaves a Dadu's kitchen is handcrafted with meticulous care, using premium ingredients and time-tested artisanal techniques. It's this attention to detail, batch after batch, that ensures every box meets the standard our customers have come to expect.
Sustainability and Ethical Practices
We believe true luxury respects both people and the planet. We work with suppliers who share our values, and we're committed to responsible sourcing at every step of our supply chain, from ingredient to packaging.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Vision: To add essence to every occasion, transcending generations.
Mission: To delight customers through expertise, innovation and consistency, with our finest, wide-ranging products and offerings.
Values: Provide an unparalleled experience and exceed expectations, delivering on the brand promise, every single time.
What Sets Dadu's Apart
Before Dadu's, sweet marts in India were largely limited to traditional ghee- and khoya-based mithai. Dadu's changed that, introducing artistic, designer dry-fruit sweets and hygienic, pure-veg bakery and confectionery to a market that had never seen them before. Constant innovation remains our hallmark, and it's how we keep reinventing the experience of Indian sweets, occasion after occasion.
Our pedigree spans over three decades of retail operations, product innovation and an unrelenting focus on customer delight, cutting across generations of loyal patrons. We're known for premium sweets, live fusion sweet counters, curated gift boxes, namkeen, dry fruits, dehydrated fruits, chaat, and bakery and confectionery, all handcrafted in our own production facilities.
Our Exclusive Sweets Lounge, a live, curated dessert experience for weddings and celebratory events, has become a signature offering, establishing Dadu's as one of the most sought-after dessert partners for high-profile events across Southern and Western India.
Our People and Our New Home
Behind every box of Dadu's mithai is a team of 250+ people, artisans, chefs, quality specialists and store teams, dedicated to preserving our legacy while constantly pushing it forward.
To match our growth, we've built a new 1,00,000 sq. ft. facility: our Innovation and Experience Centre. More than a production unit, it's where Dadu's designs the next generation of Indian sweets, combining state-of-the-art, SOP-certified kitchens with spaces built for recipe development, tasting experiences and hosting the partners and guests who shape our future.
Community and Devotion
Beyond business, Dadu's proudly began the initiative of offering Prasad at the revered Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple in Pune, extending our tradition of sweets into an offering of faith and community.
Our Clientele
In a relatively short span, Dadu's has become the go-to choice for leading families, top companies and five-star hotel chains across Pune and beyond. We are privileged to count the Ambani, Adani, Oswal and Poonawala families among the homes we serve.
We proudly serve corporates, government bodies and private institutions including Reliance Group, Manikchand, BEL, HAL, BHEL, DRDO, ASL, Dr. Reddy's, Mylan, Google, Vodafone, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, Amazon, Veritas, Sedmac, ThyssenKrupp, Skoda-Volkswagen, ABIL, Solitaire and Nyati, and we're a preferred supplier to JW Marriott, Ritz, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Courtyard, Hyatt, Conrad and Della Resorts.
We've had the honour of serving Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Thackeray family, Sharad Pawar and the Ajit Pawar family, and Shri Murlidhar Mohol, alongside past events for the President of India, the TATA Open ATP Tennis Tournament (2018), the Ambani family, including the Ambani wedding, Pidilite, and the Motilal Oswal Group of Companies.
Awards and Recognition
- Times Award for Best Sweet Shop in Pune - 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Letter of Appreciation from the Hon'ble President of India - 2013, 2015
- Food Connoisseurs' Best Indian Sweet Brand - 2022, 2023
- Under-40 Visionary Leader - Rusheel Dadu
- Best Indian Food Brand - 2022
- Best Buyer's Choice Award - Flavour of My City
- Rated among the Three Best Sweet Shops in Pune - ThreeBestRated.com
- Catered the Ambani Wedding
- Zomato Restaurant Awards 2025 - Top 3 in Mithai, Pune
- Zomato Milestone Award - 50,000 orders
- Indian Restaurant Awards - 2019
Visit Us in Pune
You'll find Dadu's across five locations in Pune: Wakad, Kharadi, Baner, Kothrud and Camp, plus Savour by Dadu's, our dedicated dining experience in Wakad. Can't make it in person? We ship our sweets and namkeen across India and around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Dadu's stores located in Pune?
Dadu's currently operates five outlets across Pune - Wakad, Kharadi, Baner, Kothrud and Camp.
Does Dadu's ship outside India?
Yes. Dadu's ships its mithai, namkeen and gift boxes to customers across the globe.
Can I book a table at Savour by Dadu's?
Yes, table bookings for Savour by Dadu's in Wakad can be made directly through our website.
Does Dadu's cater for weddings and events?
Yes. Our Exclusive Sweets Lounge brings a live, curated dessert experience to weddings and celebratory events across Western and Southern India.
Join Us on Our Journey
We invite you to explore the world of Dadu's and taste the passion, craftsmanship and innovation that define our brand. Shop our collection online, visit us at one of our five Pune outlets, or follow @dadussweet on Instagram to stay close to everything new.