Ish Patil is a new-age entrepreneur, artist, and fourth-generation entrepreneur of the D Y Patil legacy, with a portfolio that spans education, healthcare, fashion, and hospitality.
A graduate of Parsons School of Design, New York, with early education at Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai, and Aiglon College, Switzerland, Ish brings a global lens to her ventures.
She launched her first independent brand, Back In Bombay, during the pandemic, establishing herself in the fashion and lifestyle space with a strong focus on design and marketing. Her latest venture, Donmai, a contemporary Japanese gastrobar in Mumbai, is an expression of her dual passions: hospitality and art. Infused with her own creative works and design sensibility, Donmai offers an immersive dining experience that blends Japanese culinary tradition with modern cultural energy.
Alongside her entrepreneurial projects, Ish remains closely involved with the D Y Patil Group’s operations in education, healthcare, and student housing, building on her legacy while charting a new path of innovation. Her unique ability to merge creativity with strategy defines her growing influence as a leader shaping cross-industry narratives in India.
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