Anindita Nayak
Bhubaneswar, 22 Sep 2025
India’s agritech startups are driving a quiet revolution by addressing challenges like fragmented land, poor soil health and limited access to quality inputs. Beyond connecting farmers to markets, they provide seeds, fertilizers, advisory and on-demand machinery, boosting productivity and income. With the farm inputs and services market projected to surpass $6 billion by 2033, this article highlights seven leading startups transforming the sector through technology-driven solutions.
Here are seven top agritech startups in India’s farm inputs and services domain, recognized for their groundbreaking work:
AgroStar
AgroStar, founded in 2013 by brothers Shardul and Sitanshu Sheth, has established itself as a frontrunner in India’s farm inputs and services space. Aiming to solve critical challenges like poor access to quality inputs and real-time agronomic support, the startup built an app-based, multilingual content and commerce platform. This ecosystem enables farmers to seek expert guidance, engage with peers, and purchase products ranging from seeds to crop protection, even through voice search. Today, AgroStar powers India’s largest digital farmer network, reaching over 9 million farmers across 11 states, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Backed by more than $161 million in funding, it continues to strengthen its role as a key driver of agricultural digitization in the country.
BharatAgri
Founded in 2017 by Siddharth Dialani and Sai Gole, Pune-based BharatAgri has grown into a prominent player in India’s farm inputs and services space. With a mission to make agritech innovations and scientific farming accessible to small and marginal farmers. The startup leverages AI to deliver personalized agronomy solutions that enhance yields and boost farmer incomes. Its e-commerce platform features over 1 lakh agricultural products from seeds and fertilizers to equipment delivered across 20,000+ pin codes nationwide. Backed by $14.49 million in funding from investors such as Arkam Ventures, Capria Ventures and Omnivore, BharatAgri continues to strengthen its role in transforming Indian agriculture.
DeHaat
DeHaat, founded in 2012 by Shashank Kumar, Adarsh Srivastava, Amrendra Singh and Shyam Sundar Singh, has grown into one of India’s leading full-stack agritech platforms. It provides farmers with end-to-end solutions, including quality agri-inputs, personalized advisory, and financial services. Operating through a network of 11,000+ DeHaat Centres, the platform has served over 2 million farmers across 11 states, managing more than 1,500 stock-keeping units and fulfilling over 15,000 daily orders. Strengthening its portfolio with acquisitions like AgriCentral and a partnership with Drone Destination, DeHaat has attracted over $270 million in funding. However, in FY24, its consolidated net loss widened to Rs 1,133.1 crore, driven by rising expenses as the company pursued aggressive expansion.
Gramophone
Founded in 2016 by Tauseef Khan, Nishant Mahatre and Harshit Gupta, Indore-based Gramophone has established itself as a one-stop platform for farm inputs and services. Its digital marketplace enables farmers to purchase a wide range of products like seeds, fertilizers, and equipment while also accessing crop advisory, weather updates, soil science insights, and image-based solutions. With nearly $20.54 million raised from investors, including Info Edge, which now holds a 39.5% stake, Gramophone has gained strong backing. However, in FY24, its revenue fell by 68.9% to Rs 98.2 crore, largely due to the company’s decision to exit one of its business verticals as part of a strategic shift.
BigHaat:
BigHaat, founded in 2015 by Raj Kancham, Sachin Nandwana and Sateesh Nukala, has emerged as a prominent player in India’s farm inputs and services space. Positioned as a farmer-centric digital marketplace, it provides access to a wide range of quality agri-inputs along with technical support. What sets BigHaat apart is its full-stack, a data-driven model that tracks consumer behavior and cropping patterns to deliver predictive insights on factors such as pest outbreaks and weather conditions. Having onboarded over 4 million farmers, the platform has also raised more than $23.78 million in funding from investors including JM Financial, Ankur Capital and BlackSoil.
Jai Kisan:
Founded in 2017 by Arjun Ahluwalia and Adriel Maniego, Jai Kisan has emerged as a rural-focused neobank redefining farm inputs and services through financial inclusion. Its mission is to bridge the credit gap for farmers and rural businesses by offering quick, app-based access to loans and other financial services, often within 10 minutes.Operating across 5,000 pin codes, the platform supports more than 1 lakh rural enterprises. Key milestones include obtaining an NBFC license and launching solutions such as the BNPL app BharatCredit and the digital lending platform Bharat Khata. Backed by strong investor confidence, Jai Kisan has raised over $88.7 million from leading investors including Blume Ventures, Arkam Ventures, and Mirae Asset.
AGRIM:
Founded in 2020 by Mukul Garg and Avi Jain, AGRIM has rapidly emerged as a leading B2B marketplace in India’s farm inputs and services sector. With an asset-light model, it connects agri-input retailers directly with manufacturers, streamlining procurement by cutting out intermediaries. The platform offers a diverse catalog spanning seeds, agrochemicals, nutrition products, and farming tools, while also providing credit and delivery services to retailers. Backed by strong investor support, AGRIM has raised over $29.29 million to date, including a $17.3 million Series B round in August 2024, from investors such as Asia Impact, Omnivore, India Quotient, and Accion Venture Lab. By digitizing retailer procurement, AGRIM is transforming a vital part of the agricultural supply chain.
