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Smart Farming Sector in India

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About Smart Farming sector in India

The Smart Farming sector in India comprises 944 companies, including 193 funded companies having collectively raised $545M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 31 are Series A+ funded.
Smart Farming sector in India has seen 9 acquisitions and 1 IPO.
This sector includes companies that provide tech hardware and software solutions for managing farming activities.
Companies providing IOT, robots, drones, software, analytics and AI based solutions for monitoring and managing activities of crop farming, livestock farming, aqua farming and insect farming. It excludes companies providing non tech hardware and traditional services.
Key Metrics
Total Companies
Total Funding
Funded Companies
Series A+ Companies
Series C+ Companies
IPOs
Acquisitions

Top Smart Farming Companies in India

There are 944 Smart Farming startups in India which include Garuda Aerospace, General Aeronautics, Fyllo, AgNext, CropIn. Out of these, 193 startups are funded, with 31 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 50 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Madras.

Here is the list of top Smart Farming startups in India

India's leading drone manufacturer providing advanced solutions for diverse sectors. The company specializes in AI-powered aerial intelligence, offering optimized solutions for enterprise, agriculture, and defense. They enable intuitive farming, empowering smart farmers to nurture crops, protect yields, and optimize resources sustainably and efficiently. Their defense solutions redefine aerial defense with reliable and superior UAV technology. They are committed to making India a global drone hub, providing DGCA-approved remote pilot training with job support and entrepreneurship opportunities. They offer precision inspection solutions, minimizing risk, optimizing maintenance, and cutting costs with actionable insights. Their services include comprehensive coverage, environmental stewardship, faster data collection, and increased accuracy. They provide drones for unmatched performance, driving transformation and progress across industries. They offer training programs and aim to create a new generation of high-flyers.

Key facts about Garuda Aerospace

Provider of testing and development services. The platform features in unmanned and manned aircraft, design, testing, and development services. Its fixed wing unmanned UAV helps in carrying multiple types of payloads for various surveillance purposes and deliveries and can perform vertical take off and landing. Its manned aircraft design services include design and testing for drag reduction, and supersonic flight systems.

Key facts about General Aeronautics

ML-based IoT systems for the agriculture industry. It develops an agri-science platform for monitoring the quantity and quality of produce in farms. Its system understands and measures the requirements of plants on a real-time and provides periodic advice to farmers.

Key facts about Fyllo

Provider of a platform for monitoring supply chain. It offers solutions for farmers to manage farm activities such as post-harvest procurement assessment & management, inventory monitoring & control, automated quality auditing, food traceability, and more.

Key facts about AgNext

AI-powered AgTech platform transforming agriculture with data-driven insights and cloud solutions. It is a SaaS based company that provides an intelligent agriculture cloud platform built for agriculture and allied sectors. The company accelerates digital transformation of in-field operations and unifies agri-data sources to deliver AI-powered insights and remote monitoring. It offers a smart farming AI platform for crop health analysis, irrigation scheduling, and yield optimization. The company digitizes farms, connects farmers and agribusinesses, and ensures farm-to-fork traceability. It simplifies agricultural data integration, offers GenAI-powered solutions, and provides plot and regional intelligence. The company focuses on digital transformation of agriculture, sourcing and supply chain intelligence, climate-smart agriculture, compliance, and AI-powered intelligent agriculture. It promotes sustainable and regenerative agriculture through its cloud based platform. "

Key facts about CropIn

Companies founded year-on-year in the Smart Farming sector in India

93 Smart Farming startups in India were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.

Companies founded year-on-year in the Smart Farming sector in India2026202520242023202220212020201920182017Founded Year020406080100Count of Number of Companies
  • Total Number of Companies
Year
No. of companies
2026
-
2025
3
2024
25
2023
46
2022
50
2021
89
2020
93
2019
86
2018
59
2017
57

Stage-wise distribution of Smart Farming sector companies in India

Out of the total 944 Smart Farming companies in India, 193 have secured funding. Among them, 31 have reached Series A or higher, and 16 to Series B or beyond.

Founded - 944
Funded - 193
Series A+ - 31
Series B+ - 16
Series C+ - 13
Company Stage
No. of companies
Founded
944
Funded
193
Series A+
31
Series B+
16
Series C+
13
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Top Investors in Smart Farming in India

Omnivore is the top investor in Smart Farming companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Smart Farming companies in India:
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M&A activity in Smart Farming sector in India

In the year 2025, till July 2025, 2 acquisitions happened in Smart Farming sector in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Smart Farming sector in India:
Company
Acquisition Type
Acquisition Date
Acquirers
Business Acquisition
Jun 09, 2025
Business Acquisition
Jan 22, 2025
Business Acquisition
Jun 29, 2023
Business Acquisition
Nov 22, 2022
Business Acquisition
Jun 30, 2022
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Acquisition trends in Smart Farming sector in India

Here are the acquisition trends in Smart Farming sector in India:

Acquisition trends in Smart Farming sector in India2026202520242023202220212020201920182017Acquisition Round Date (Yearly)0246810Number of Acquisitions
  • Total Number of Acquisitions
Year
No. of companies
2026
-
2025
2
2024
-
2023
1
2022
6
2021
-
2020
-
2019
-
2018
-
2017
-

IPOs in Smart Farming in India

In the year 2025, till October 2025, 1 IPO happened in Smart Farming sector in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Smart Farming sector in India:
Company
IPO Date
Exchange Symbol
Sep 30, 2025
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
See a more detailed list of IPOs

Top News in Smart Farming in India

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FAQs about Smart Farming sector in India

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