Amith Agarwal

Amith Agarwal

Executive Director

Amith Agarwal is the whole-time Executive Director – and one of the founder members of Agriwise. An entrepreneur with the right blend of managerial and business acumen, Amith plays a key role in realizing Agriwise’s vision of integrated development of India’s rural ecosystem.

He is responsible for managing corporate tie-ups, legal and financial matters and business development activities at Agriwise. Under his stewardship, Agriwise has evolved into a market-leading brand, building trusted long-term partnerships and creating value amongst various stakeholders. He drives the human resource and leadership development responsibility in the company with a key focus on building a professional organization.

He is a sought after management professional in the areas of warehouse receipt and collateral finance and is known for creating unique channel partnerships in the rural finance business. He has established numerous successful relationships with leading financial institutions for their rural lending and financing business. Known for his flair and drive in driving relationships and deploying innovative ideas, he is driving the creation of a global mindset within the company. His dual experience of dealing with rural India and corporates alike is helping in bridging the information divide and modernizing the rural sector.

Amith has attended a Management Development Program (MDP) at Harvard Business School and holds an MBA from Mumbai University. He is a regular speaker at industry platforms like CII, FICCI, SEA, etc. where he explores emerging priorities in the agribusiness sector. An innovative thinker and visionary, Amith’s views are often published in leading Indian and international magazines.

Knowledgewise

Financing the Future of Farming: How Tech is Unlocking Rural Finance
April 30, 2026

Financing the Future of Farming: How Tech is Unlocking Rural Finance

Access to timely and adequate credit has long been one of the biggest challenges in Indian agriculture Despite contributing significantly to the economy and employing over 45% of the workforce, farmers and agri-entrepreneurs continue to face hurdles in accessing formal rural finance According to the Reserve Bank of India, the agriculture credit target for the financial year 2025-26 has been...

The Rise of Embedded Finance in Agriculture: Credit at the Point of Need
April 23, 2026

The Rise of Embedded Finance in Agriculture: Credit at the Point of Need

Imagine if farmers didn’t have to search for loans What if credit simply appeared, right when they needed it most That’s exactly what embedded finance in agriculture is beginning to do Traditionally, agricultural credit has been slow, paperwork-heavy, and disconnected from real transactions But agriculture doesn’t work in isolation Every stage, from buying inputs to storing produce to...