Arya.ag Raises ₹725 Crore in Series D Funding to Build Climate-Resilient Agri Value Chains
Sun Jan 04 2026
Arya.ag, India’s integrated grain commerce and post-harvest infrastructure platform, has raised ₹725 crore (approximately $80.6 million) in a Series D funding round led by GEF Capital Partners. The fundraise marks a major milestone for the agritech company as it scales climate-resilient, data-driven agricultural solutions across the country.
The fresh capital will help Arya.ag deepen its engagement with farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), while strengthening storage, finance, and market access — three of the most persistent bottlenecks in Indian agriculture.
Building Farmer-Centric, Climate-Smart Agriculture
Arya.ag said the Series D funding will be deployed to:
- Promote climate-smart farming practices
- Protect small and marginal farmers from climate volatility and price risk
- Reduce post-harvest losses through better storage and logistics
- Expand market access using real-time data and intelligence
Climate uncertainty and price fluctuations disproportionately impact small farmers, often forcing distress sales. Arya.ag aims to mitigate this by combining technology, finance, and infrastructure at scale.
Solving the Trust Gap in Indian Agriculture
Founded in 2013 by Prasanna Rao, Anand Chandra, and Chattanathan Devarajan, Arya.ag was built to address long-standing issues of trust, transparency, and liquidity in India’s agricultural ecosystem.
The platform operates across the entire agri value chain:
- Pre-harvest planning
- Post-harvest storage
- Institutional financing
- Market linkage and price discovery
Through its Smart Farm Centres, Arya.ag enables farmers and FPOs to decide when and where to sell their produce — improving price realisation and reducing dependence on intermediaries.
Integrated Model: Storage, Finance, and Markets
Arya.ag’s core strength lies in its integrated infrastructure-led model:
- Warehousing: Enables farmers to store produce safely instead of selling immediately
- Instant finance: Allows farmers to unlock liquidity against stored grain
- Market intelligence: Helps optimise sale timing based on real demand and pricing
This approach is especially impactful in India, where over 50% of farming households lack access to formal credit, despite agriculture employing more than 60% of the workforce.
Founder Perspective
Commenting on the fundraise, Prasanna Rao, Co-Founder & CEO of Arya.ag, said:
“This investment validates our approach of building integrated solutions that address the real challenges faced by India’s farming community. GEF shares our conviction in profitably building equitable agri value chains by reducing vulnerability to climate and market risks.”
He added that Arya.ag’s long-term vision is to ensure even the smallest farmers gain access to data insights, affordable finance, and efficient markets through technology.
Strong Financial Performance and National Scale
Arya.ag claims to be India’s only profitable agritech platform, a rarity in the sector.
In H1 FY26, the company reported:
- Net revenue of ₹300 crore, up 28% YoY
- Profit of ₹31.5 crore, up 39% YoY
Operational scale highlights include:
- Presence in ~60% of Indian districts
- Network of 12,000 agri-warehouses
- Storage of nearly $3 billion worth of grain annually
- Facilitation of over $1.5 billion in agricultural loans
Advisors and Ecosystem Support
- Avendus Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor
- Advisory support was provided by PwC, JSA, and Aeka
Why This Matters
Arya.ag’s Series D raise reflects a broader shift in agritech investing — away from consumer-facing apps and toward profitable, infrastructure-led platforms that solve structural inefficiencies.
As climate risk, food security, and farmer income stability become national priorities, platforms combining storage, finance, and market intelligence are emerging as critical agricultural infrastructure.
Final Takeaway
With profitability, national-scale infrastructure, and a clear focus on sustainability, Arya.ag is positioning itself as a foundational player in India’s agricultural transformation.
The ₹725 crore Series D is not just growth capital — it is a vote of confidence in a model that aims to make Indian agriculture more resilient, transparent, and equitable, while delivering strong unit economics at scale.
Sun Jan 04 2026
