Giving Technology a Second Life Since 2015
Buy certified refurbished gadgets or sell your used devices through India's trusted recommerce platform.
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Why Budli Exists
The Idea Behind Budli
In 2013, we asked a simple question: why should perfectly good technology end up in drawers or landfills, while millions of Indians still can't afford it?
Budli was created to solve both problems at once β giving used devices a second life, and making quality technology accessible at a fraction of the price.
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Reduce E-Waste
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Make Technology Affordable
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Build a Circular Economy
Budli by Numbers
A Decade of Trust, By the Numbers
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Why Trust Budli
Every Device We Sell Is
Real proof, not marketing β this is what happens to every device before it reaches you.
Professionally Tested25-point quality inspection on every unit
IMEI VerifiedConfirmed clean before it's listed
Securely Data WipedEvery previous owner's data, gone
Warranty BackedEvery device ships with a service warranty
What Happens After You Sell
From Your Drawer to Someone's Daily Driver
Transparency, start to finish β here's exactly what happens to your device.
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You ShipFree pickup, or drop off
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Data WipedCertified secure erase
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Quality Check25-point inspection
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RepairedIf needed, restored to standard
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CertifiedGraded & warrantied
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Second LifeResold to a new owner
Selling With Us
A Transparent Way to Sell
A transparent working policy, built for fast and honest customer service.
Fair Price
Fair, transparent pricing for your gadget β every time.
Sell From Home
Sell your device instantly from the comfort of your home or office.
No Hidden Charges
No hidden charges or selling costs β what you're quoted is what you get.
Free Pickup
Free shipment pickup from most locations across India.
Our Journey
Building India's Trusted ReCommerce Platform
Not just years in business β a decade of building new technology for recommerce in India.
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The Idea
2013 β 2015
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The Idea Was Born
A vision to make technology affordable, reduce e-waste, and give every device a second life.
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Budli Founded in Bangalore
Budli Internet Pvt. Ltd. incorporated. Featured on BBC, and named EO Startup of the Year.
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Innovation
2016 β 2019
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India's First Dynamic Device Pricing Engine
Introduced DIPS (Dynamic Instant Pricing System) to provide instant, fair valuations for used gadgets.
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Business Leadership Award
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CNBC Business Excellence Award
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BELA v1.0 Launches
Our first AI-powered chatbot to simplify selling used devices.
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Impact
2020 β 2023
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Device to Dream Launches
Helping underprivileged children access digital education through donated, refurbished devices.
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buy.budli.in Goes Live
Certified refurbished gadgets, available to buy across India.
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Action for India Award
Best Indian Social Enterprise.
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TiE Emerging Social Enterprise Award
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Trust
2024
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Digit Zero1 β Most Trusted ReCommerce Brand in India
The clearest recognition yet of a decade spent building trust, one device at a time.
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AI Era
2025 β 2026
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BELA 2.0
India's AI-powered WhatsApp selling assistant β sell your device without downloading an app.
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Realtime AI Pricing Intelligence Decision System β live market intelligence for fair pricing.
Awards & Media
Recognized Across India
BBC
CNBC
Fortune India
Entrepreneur
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YourStory
βΆ Watch: BBC covers Budli's QC process
Where We Work
Based in Bangalore
A well-furnished, fully equipped office β home to the team that inspects, tests, and certifies every device that passes through Budli.
Leadership
Meet Our Founder
Founder & Chief Visionary Officer
25 years across Silicon Valley software startups, manufacturing, and global B2B trade. Rohit started Budli to make technology more affordable while reducing electronic waste.
π EO Startup of the Year
π EO Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year
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Device to Dream
Donate Devices. Create Dreams.
Budli works with institutes, organisations and NGOs to help students from economically weaker sections continue their education. Your used smartphone, tablet or laptop β working or defective β can go a long way toward changing a child's future.
Learn about Device to Dream
Sustainability
See our full sustainability impact
Every Device Reused Is E-Waste Avoided
India generates 3.2 million tonnes of e-waste a year. Every refurbished device sold is one less device manufactured from scratch.
~70kgCOβ saved per device vs. buying new
80%Less energy than manufacturing new
3.2MTonnes of e-waste India generates yearly
The Budli Difference
Budli vs. a Typical Marketplace
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| Warranty | β Included | Sometimes |
| Data Wiped | β Certified | Unknown |
| Professional Testing | β 25-point check | Usually not |
| GST Invoice | β Included | Rare |
| IMEI Verified | β Confirmed | Not guaranteed |
| Free Delivery | β Pan-India | Varies |
| Returns | β 7-day window | Limited |
FAQs
Common Questions
Is a refurbished device from Budli safe to use?
Yes. Every device goes through a 25-point quality inspection covering screen, battery, camera, ports and all core functions before it's certified and listed for sale.
How does the warranty work?
Most devices come with a 6-month to 1-year Budli service warranty, shown on each product page. The exact duration depends on the device and condition grade.
What happens to my data when I sell a device?
Every device we receive goes through a certified secure data wipe before it's tested, refurbished, or resold β your data never carries over to the next owner.
Can I return a device if I'm not satisfied?
Yes, most purchases include a 7-day return window β see the product page and our return policy for details.
Is battery health checked before a device is sold?
Yes. Battery health is measured and disclosed as part of every device's specifications, so you know exactly what you're getting.
Ready to Give Technology a Second Life?
Shop certified refurbished devices, or turn your old gadget into cash today.
