Amith Agarwal
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
Post-Harvest Finance: What Happens After the Crop Leaves the Farm?
The journey for a farmer never ends at harvesting the crops Instead, once the crop is harvested, another question arises: How to manage money while the crop is still in storage Usually, a farmer wants to wait for a better market price instead of selling immediately Similarly, a trader may need working capital to purchase the next lot of commodities A processor may need funds to maintain...
Crop Finance vs Agri Business Finance: Understanding the Difference
Agricultural finance is no longer limited to borrowing money before sowing and repaying it after harvest India’s farm economy now includes farmers, FPOs, traders, processors, input suppliers, warehouse operators and other agri-businesses, each with very different cash-flow cycles and capital requirements The scale of formal agricultural lending reflects this expansion Ground Level Credit...




