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The report highlights that 85 per cent of farmers accessed financial services through Arya.ag’s platform, and 87 per cent of MSMEs accessed working capital.

Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, has released its latest Impact Performance Report, showcasing its transformative impact on farmers and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within the agricultural sector. Conducted in collaboration with 60 Decibels and sponsored by Quona Capital, the report emphasises Arya.ag’s pivotal role in expanding access to financial services and reducing wastage in the agricultural landscape.

The report highlights that 85 per cent of farmers accessed financial services through Arya.ag’s platform, and 87 per cent of MSMEs accessed working capital, underlining Arya. ag’s commitment to fostering financial inclusion. The platform’s unique offerings were deemed irreplaceable by 60 per cent of farmers, who found it difficult to identify a suitable alternative to Arya.ag. Notably, 79 per cent of farmers reported an increase in their earnings due to Arya.ag’s services.

A key outcome of Arya.ag’s intervention is the significant reduction in farm produce wastage. 67 per cent of farmers reported a decrease in wastage, with 73 per cent of individual farmers noting a reduction compared to 58 per cent of farmers associated with Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). The reduction in wastage was more pronounced in South India, where 64 per cent of farmers reported a substantial decrease in farm produce wastage, compared to 35 per cent in the rest of India.

For MSMEs, Arya.ag’s impact was equally in-depth. 86 per cent of MSMEs reported an improved ability to plan and manage working capital, while 89 per cent experienced enhanced access to raw materials at the right time, demonstrating Arya.ag’s role in strengthening the agricultural supply chain.

Speaking about the report, Prasanna Rao, CEO and Co-founder of Arya.ag, stated, “These results validate our mission of creating equitable value chains in agriculture. By bridging critical gaps in finance and market access, we’re not just improving businesses; we’re transforming lives and fostering inclusive growth across India’s agricultural landscape.”

Looking forward, Arya.ag is committed to refining its offerings based on these insights, with an ambitious goal to impact over 10 million farmers in the next 3-4 years. The company plans to facilitate over $3 billion in agri-loans and create commerce linkages of over $4 billion, while expanding its storage footprint by more than fourfold by 2028.

As Arya.ag continues to grow, the company remains dedicated to fostering financial inclusion and business growth within India’s agricultural sector, helping stakeholders across the value chain thrive in a more equitable and efficient market.

The report highlights that 85 per cent

Round led by Asia Impact & Lightrock India, Quona Capital and US International Development Finance Corporation among others

Arya, India’s largest integrated grain commerce platform, announced the close of its Series C round, having raised $60 million in a mix of equity and debt. The equity round was led by Asia Impact, Lightrock India and Quona Capital. The agritech platform also raised debt financing from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) among others.

Chattanathan Devarajan, Co-founder, Arya said, “The funding round will help us gain market share for our core offerings and add more services to consolidate our position as India’s most trusted platform in agriculture. We believe that these partnerships, old and new, are an endorsement of Arya’s strength to drive penetration and lead transformation within the sector.”

Matteo Pusineri, director of Asia Impact SA. “Arya will help accomplish Asia Impact’s vision to integrate rural under-served farming communities across Asia to markets at scale. We are confident that Arya, under the leadership of Prasanna Rao, Anand Chandra and Chattanathan Devarajan, will greatly contribute to a unique ecosystem supporting the sustainable growth story of rural India.”

Round led by Asia Impact & Lightrock