SUMMARY
- Ranveer Chandra joins Salam Kisan as a strategic advisor, bringing 15 years of tech expertise.
- Salam Kisan’s revenue surged 11X to ₹23.61 crore in FY 2023-2024, driven by drone services and agri-input sales.
- A ₹9.1 crore investment in tech boosts Salam Kisan’s productivity and efficiency in agriculture.
Mr. Ranveer Chandra, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Microsoft (Agri-food) has joined Salam Kisan, a cutting-edge agri-tech platform, as a strategic advisor. Having more than 15 years of experience in networking, AI- intelligence, and technology, his role will be very impacting in Salam Kisan.
Salam Kisan’s founder and CEO, Dhanashree Mandhani expressed excitement at the appointment, saying, “I knew I had found an incredible advisor, mentor, and friend when I first met Mr. Ranveer and heard his passionate call to action. Over the past few months, Salam Kisan has benefited much from his knowledge and insight. His vision for farming’s future and his unmatched skill in agricultural technology are a natural fit with our purpose. As we continue to develop and broaden our offerings to assist farmers everywhere, we look forward to gaining from his priceless ideas.”
Mr. Ranveer plans to focus on several important responsibilities at Salam Kisan, such as managing research and development, advising on technology and innovation, and fostering strategic partnerships. He will also provide mentorship on digital transformation, market growth, support advocacy as well as international leadership.
The CTO of Microsoft’s Agri-Food division and strategic advisor to Salam Kisan, Mr. Ranveer Chandra, expressed his excitement about working with Salam Kisan to use technology to revolutionize agriculture.
“I am excited to work with Salam Kisan in its efforts to transform agriculture through technology. The company’s commitment to empowering farmers resonates with my passion for leveraging innovation to address global food security challenges. I look forward to continuing our work in making agriculture not just cool but also efficient, sustainable, and impactful,” states Mr. Chandra. His domain in Microsoft includes cloud, artificial intelligence, networking, and connectivity. This calculated hire solidifies Salam Kisan’s leadership in the agri-tech industry and highlights the company’s dedication to remaining at the forefront of agricultural innovation.
Salam Kisan being a complete agriculture-oriented platform which is driven by technology, provides data-centric insights to increase farmers’ profits and productivity. The platform’s goal is to empower rural communities by improving sustainability and resilience. Its goal is to transform agriculture by uniting the fragmented agricultural value chain with artificial intelligence, data-driven insights, and a wide range of goods and services, so advancing the industry toward a more forward-thinking and integrated future.
The firm has achieved remarkable financial success for FY 2023-2024, recording an impressive 11X revenue growth to ₹23.61 crore. Their drone services alone contributed ₹2.41 crore, while agri-input sales surged to ₹5.41 crore. The company’s buyback program and extensive farmer linkages generated ₹15.225 crore. With over ₹9.1 crore invested in drones and precision farming technology, Salam Kisan’s innovations in agri-tech have significantly enhanced productivity and operational efficiency, showcasing their pivotal role in modern agriculture.
