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

Why Warehouse Receipt Finance Could Become India’s Most Important Post-Harvest Financial Tool
May 28, 2026

Why Warehouse Receipt Finance Could Become India’s Most Important Post-Harvest Financial Tool

Harvest season should ideally be the most rewarding time for farmers and agri-traders But in reality, it often becomes the most financially stressful Why Because the moment crops arrive in the market, prices tend to come under pressure Supply increases rapidly, storage access remains uneven, and many farmers are forced to sell immediately, not because they want to, but because liquidity...

The Changing Face of Agricultural Credit in India: Beyond Traditional Loans
May 21, 2026

The Changing Face of Agricultural Credit in India: Beyond Traditional Loans

For decades, agricultural credit in India was largely associated with seasonal crop & traditional loans Farmers borrowed before sowing, repaid after harvest, and repeated the cycle every year While that system still plays an important role, India’s agricultural economy has changed dramatically over the last few years Agriculture today is no longer limited to cultivation alone It now...