Technology reshaping Indian agriculture: From seed to market

September 4, 2025 1:54 PM

Technology reshaping Indian agriculture: From seed to market

India has been an agrarian country since ancient times, and the government continues to emphasise that the foundation of a strong and developed nation lies in empowering and uplifting farmers, the Annadatas. Recognising this, policymakers have consistently prioritised farmers’ welfare and worked on streamlining the “Beej Se Bazaar Tak” (from seed to market) journey. Technology is now playing a pivotal role in this transformation. The sector is witnessing large-scale integration of Artific...

19 agritech soonicorns, 40 minicorns embracing emerging tech for business growth: RBI paper

November 24, 2024 4:16 PM

19 agritech soonicorns, 40 minicorns embracing emerging tech for business growth: RBI paper

The Indian agritech sector shows immense potential to bridge the technological gap in agriculture, with 19 agritech soonicorns and 40 minicorns leveraging emerging technologies like AI and innovative business models, according to a new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) paper. While only one unicorn has been identified in India's agritech landscape, the total number of soonicorns (startups on the verge of becoming unicorns) and minicorns (early-stage startups) is estimated at 19 and 40, respectively, ...