The investment aims to drive the company’s expansion into climate-resilient patented varieties of table grapes and citrus while boosting its processing and packaging capacities for fruits, vegetables, and value-added products.

The funds will enhance Sahyadri Farms’ capabilities in producing aseptic, individually quick-frozen (IQF), freeze-dried products, juice concentrates, and dry fruits. This aligns with the company’s vision of fostering sustainable and climate-smart farming practices.

Operating an end-to-end fruits and vegetables (FnV) supply chain, Sahyadri Farms supports over 25,000 farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in producing international-grade produce. The company also manages advanced processing facilities and markets its products to both domestic and global clients, including Tesco, Edeka, Hindustan Unilever Limited, and Coca-Cola.

Sahyadri Farms emphasizes sustainability and climate change adaptation through initiatives such as soil regeneration, promoting women’s participation across its value chain, and reducing its carbon footprint. These efforts are part of its broader strategy to achieve Net Zero and create an inclusive, eco-friendly agricultural ecosystem, according to the Sahyadri Farms.

Fresh investment

The fresh investment will further the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, enabling impactful progress in sustainable agriculture and responsible business practices. By leveraging technology and scientific farming methods, Sahyadri Farms continues to set benchmarks in the Indian horticulture sector, strengthening its position as a global leader in climate-smart agriculture, the statement by Sahyadri Farms added.  

Vilas Shinde, Chairman and Managing Director of SFPHCL, said “Sahyadri Farms mission has been to change people’s outlook towards Indian agriculture by professionalizing farming and making Indian farmers successful entrepreneurs. In doing so, Sahyadri Farms has scaled to become India’s largest profitable and sustainable horticulture platform. We welcome our new investors, responsAbility and GEF, on this journey to transform Indian agriculture. We are excited to work towards IPO in the coming years and become first farmer-owned organization to be listed in India”

Rik Vyverman, Head of Sustainable Food Private Equity at responsAbility, said “India represents a critical market for sustainable agriculture, and Sahyadri Farms stands out as a scalable and profitable organization with a farmer-owned model. The company’s focus on climate-resilient crop varieties and its integrated approach to value chains directly address the growing global demand for sustainable and high-quality food. This investment reflects our confidence in Sahyadri Farms’ ability to deliver strong financial returns while driving meaningful impact for smallholder farmers and advancing climate-resilient agriculture in India.”

Alipt Sharma, Partner at GEF Capital Partners, said “Sahyadri Farms has built a truly world-class organization driven by innovation, technology, best-in-class quality standards and razor-sharp execution. Marquee clients like Tesco, HUL and Coca Cola are a testament to the Company’s industry-best offerings. Being India’s premier platform for climate-smart and sustainable agri practices, Sahyadri Farms is setting a benchmark that large successful business outcomes can emerge out of Indian agriculture while staying true to the values of sustainability and wealth creation for all.