Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Agritech's Profitability Boost Revives Investor Interest
Agritech in India is getting more attention from investors because companies are now making profits.
Earlier, many startups struggled because farmers didn't see immediate benefits.
Now, companies like DeHaat and Ecozen are doing better by offering more services and using advanced technology.
Investors are confident again, and more money is being put into these companies.
The goal is to help farmers and make agriculture more efficient and profitable.
Agritech startups in India are attracting investor interest due to improved profitability and new business models.
Companies like DeHaat and Ecozen are expanding their services to include market linkages, financing, and insurance.
DeHaat reported a 12% year-on-year increase in profit to ₹369 crore in FY25.
Investors are focusing on deep-tech and climate-focused agritech businesses.
The sector is moving towards integrated value-chain models and patient capital investment.
- Who
- Agritech startups, investors, and farmers in India
- What
- The revival of investor interest in agritech due to improved profitability and new business models
- When
- 2024 and beyond
- Where
- India
- Why
- To transform agriculture through technology, improve farmer livelihoods, and create sustainable business models
Optimistic View
Skeptical View
Adoption and Scalability
Optimistic View
Technology can transform agriculture with widespread farmer adoption and scalable models.
Skeptical View
Structural realities and fragmented markets make it challenging to achieve significant adoption.
Business Models
Optimistic View
Integrated value-chain models and deep-tech solutions are proving successful.
Skeptical View
Early models failed due to flawed assumptions and lack of immediate benefits for farmers.
- Agriculture's Contribution to GDP
- 18%
- Percentage of Population Dependent on Agriculture
- Nearly 50%
- Average Farm Size in India
- 3 acres
- DeHaat's Profit in FY25
- ₹369 crore
- Ecozen's Profit in FY25
- ₹95 crore
- Arya.ag's Recent Fundraise
- $80 million
- AgroStar's Recent Fundraise
- $30 million
- Number of Farmers Worked with by Arya.ag
- 1 million
- Number of Farmers Worked with by DeHaat
- 13 million