India’s agritech sector has evolved from simple digital marketplaces into a sophisticated ecosystem providing precision farming, deep-tier supply chain logistics, and fintech solutions for rural populations. As of 2026, the industry is characterized by consolidation (e.g., Unnati acquiring Gramophone) and a shift toward Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) models.
The following list highlights the top-tier agritech startups currently leading the Indian market.
DeHaat (Green Agrevolution)
DeHaat is India’s most-funded full-stack agritech platform, serving as a one-stop-shop for smallholder farmers.
- Focus Area: Full-stack agri-services (Inputs, Advisory, Credit, and Market Linkages).
- Founders: Shashank Kumar, Amrendra Singh, Adarsh Srivastava, and Shyam Sundar Singh.
- Headquarters: Patna / Gurugram.
- Funding & Valuation: Raised approximately $222M to date from investors including Temasek, Sofina, and Omnivore.
- Key Services:
- AgriCentral App: Provides crop disease detection and expert advisory.
- Market Linkage: Connects farmers directly to institutional buyers and export markets (32+ global markets).
- Drone Services: Recently expanded into drone-based farming services for precision spraying.
Ninjacart
Ninjacart is the largest B2B fresh produce supply chain company in India, utilizing data science to bridge the gap between farmers and retailers.
- Focus Area: B2B Fresh Produce Supply Chain & Agri-Fintech.
- Founders: Kartheeswaran K.K., Ashutosh Vikram, Sharath Loganathan, and others.
- Headquarters: Bengaluru.
- Funding & Valuation: Total funding exceeds $367M, with major backing from Walmart, Flipkart, and Tiger Global. Its valuation reached nearly $800M in recent years.
- Key Services:
- Logistics: Moves 1,400+ tonnes of produce daily from farms to over 60,000 retailers in under 12 hours.
- Food Print: A traceability initiative that allows consumers to track produce back to the farm.
- Ninja Global: A platform launched in 2023 to facilitate cross-border trade for exporters and importers.
Arya.ag
Arya.ag is India’s largest integrated grain commerce platform, specializing in post-harvest services and warehouse-led finance.
- Focus Area: Grain Commerce, Warehousing, and Fintech.
- Founders: Prasanna Rao and Chattanathan Devarajan.
- Headquarters: Noida.
- Funding & Valuation: Raised $169M in total. In January 2026, it secured a ₹725 crore (~$80M) Series D round led by GEF Capital Partners.
- Key Services:
- Digital Warehousing: Manages over 5 million tonnes of storage capacity across 5,500 warehouses.
- Aryadhan: A fintech arm providing warehouse receipt financing (commodity-backed loans) to farmers and FPOs.
AgroStar
AgroStar combines a digital advisory platform with an extensive e-commerce marketplace for agri-inputs.
- Focus Area: Agri-input Marketplace & Vernacular Advisory.
- Founders: Shardul Sheth and Sitanshu Sheth.
- Headquarters: Pune.
- Funding & Valuation: Total funding is approximately $112M from investors like Chiratae Ventures and Accel.
- Key Services:
- Omnichannel Presence: Operates over 10,000 “Saathi” retail stores alongside its mobile app.
- Kimaye Brand: A global retail brand that exports Indian fruits (like pomegranates and bananas) to 25+ countries.
- Agronomy Center: Provides real-time, data-driven advice to over 5 million farmers.
Cropin
Cropin is a global leader in Ag-SaaS, providing AI-driven data intelligence to agribusinesses, banks, and insurers.
- Focus Area: Farm Management Software & Satellite Intelligence.
- Founders: Krishna Kumar, Kunal Prasad, and Chittaranjan Jena.
- Headquarters: Bengaluru.
- Funding & Valuation: Raised $54M to date.
- Key Services:
- SmartFarm: A digital platform for crop lifecycle management and traceability.
- Cropin Sage: A GenAI-powered platform that turns complex global satellite data into actionable insights.
- SmartRisk: Uses remote sensing and AI for large-scale crop health and yield prediction.
Comparative Summary of Leading Startups
| Startup | Core Model | Key Differentiator | Primary Region |
| DeHaat | Full-stack | Physical “DeHaat Centers” for rural last-mile | North & East India |
| Ninjacart | Supply Chain | AI-powered logistics & cross-border trade | Pan-India |
| Arya.ag | Post-Harvest | Post-harvest finance & massive storage | 21 States |
| AgroStar | Inputs/Advisory | Largest digital farmer network | West & Central India |
| WayCool | Supply Chain | High-tech food development & distribution | South India |
Notable Recent Movements
- Consolidation: Unnati acquired Gramophone in early 2026 to strengthen its position in the agri-input and advisory segment.
- Funding Trend: While the “funding winter” slowed early-stage rounds, late-stage companies like Arya.ag and WayCool continue to raise significant capital for infrastructure expansion.
- Krishicenter: Notably Krishicenter is information based knowledge hub, that impart the know-how related to various govt scheme and programmed in agricultural sector.


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