Agritech poised to redefine agriculture in India

Despite the enormous potential of the agritech industry, issues like lack of knowledge, fragmented land ownership, and digital literacy still exist. But thanks to initiatives and rising smartphone adoption, startups are getting beyond these obstacles to spur innovation and growth. By 2025, Indian agritech companies will have resolved current agricultural problems and established a standard for the global agritech industry.

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The agritech sector in India is experiencing a dynamic transformation, driven by technological advancements, innovative business models, and supportive government policies. As one of the world's largest agrarian economies, India has become a hotbed for agritech startups, leveraging technology to address critical challenges in agriculture. We as STPI FASAL CoE are working very aggressively on agriculture technologies startups to shape their organisation and the future of agriculture in India.

If we talk about the current status of agritech startups in India, then we can say that India hosts over 1,500 agritech startups, a number that has been growing at a compound annual growth rate of 25 per cent over the last five years. Startups are addressing critical challenges like productivity, market access, and supply chain inefficiencies. Significant funding inflows, with over $2 billion invested in agritech in the past three years, indicate robust investor confidence. The adoption of digital tools, automation, and data analytics is rising among farmers, supported by government initiatives like Digital India. Here are the latest trends shaping the Indian agritech landscape in 2025;

AI and Data-Driven Farming: Agritech startups are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Big Data to optimise farming practices. From predictive analytics for weather forecasting to disease detection in crops and livestock, AI-powered solutions are empowering farmers with actionable insights to improve yields and reduce losses. Our Amravati-based (Tier-III City) startup is working on disease detection in crops and getting good responses through various showcase events.