Archive · 23 Dec 2025
BigBasket Connects 50,000 Farmers Across 16 States
BigBasket, a company owned by TATA, has connected 50,000 farmers in 16 states of India.
They do this through more than 120 collection centres where farmers can bring their fruits and vegetables directly to BigBasket.
This helps farmers get a better price for their produce and get paid quickly, within 48 hours.
BigBasket has a team of over 400 agriculture graduates who help farmers grow the right crops and use good farming practices.
They also support 6,300 organic farmers through 12 special collection centres.
BigBasket started this in 2015 and has been growing ever since.
They focus on building long-term trust and helping farmers succeed.
BigBasket has connected 50,000 registered farmers across 16 states through 120+ farm-gate collection centres.
The initiative enables farmers to access organized markets directly, reducing dependence on traditional intermediaries.
BigBasket ensures payments to farmers within 48 hours of Goods Receipt Note (GRN).
The company employs over 400 agricultural graduates, including one agronomist at each collection centre, to support farmers with crop planning and high-demand crop cultivation.
BigBasket has built an organic sourcing ecosystem supporting 6,300 organic farmers through 12 exclusive organic collection centres, facilitating organic certification at its own cost.
- Who
- BigBasket (TATA Enterprise) and 50,000 registered farmers across 16 states
- What
- BigBasket has connected 50,000 farmers through 120+ farm-gate collection centres, enabling direct market access and efficient supply chain management
- When
- Announced on Kisan Diwas, December 23, 2025
- Where
- Across 16 states in India
- Why
- To build a transparent, efficient, and farmer-centric fresh produce supply chain, reducing dependence on traditional intermediaries
- Company
- BigBasket (TATA Enterprise)
- Farmers Registered
- 50,000
- States Covered
- 16
- Farm-Gate Collection Centres
- 120+
- Agri Graduates
- 400+
- Organic Farmers Supported
- 6,300
- Organic Collection Centres
- 12
- Payment Timeframe
- Within 48 hours of GRN