Modi (Marathi: मोडी, 𑘦𑘻𑘚𑘲‎, Mōḍī, Marathi pronunciation: [moːɖiː]) is an old script used to write the Marathi language, which is the primary language spoken in the state of Maharashtra, India. There are multiple theories concerning its origin. The Modi script was used alongside the Devanagari script to write Marathi until the 20th century when the Balbodh style of the Devanagari script was promoted as the standard writing system for Marathi.

The name "Modi" may be derived from the Marathi verb moḍaṇe (Marathi: मोडणे), which means "to bend or break". Modi is believed to be derived from broken Devanagari characters, which lends support to that particular etymology.

Hemāḍpant was a minister during the reign of Mahadeva (ruled 1261–1271) and the initial years of the reign of Rāmachandra (ruled 1271 to 1309) of the Yadava Dynasty.

Hemāḍapanta created the Modi script.

The Modi script already existed in the 13th century; it was refined and introduced as an official script for Marathi by Hemāḍpant.

Hemāḍpant brought the Modi script to India from Sri Lanka.

Bāḷājī Avajī Chitnis was the secretary of state to the Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj (ruled 1642–1680).

There are various styles of the Modi script associated with a particular era. Many changes occurred in each era