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RMAI Agri Conclave 2025

Rural Marketing Association of India, RMAI, is a premier and not-for-profit Industry Body devoted to furthering the cause of Rural Marketing in Asia. Since its inception, RMAI has been helping Marketers to learn and unlearn the best practices in Rural Markets.

The RMAI Agri Conclave 2025, hosted by RMAI, will convene policy architects, business leaders, innovators, knowledge partners, and grassroots change-makers to chart the next chapter of Indian agriculture.

As agriculture continues to be the lifeline of India’s economy, the conference will examine how governance, technology, finance, sustainability, and enterprise can work in synergy to build a future-ready and thriving rural landscape. The Rural Agriculture Conference 2025 is designed as a premier knowledge and networking platform to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities in Indian agriculture.

Key Highlights

This year’s edition will focus on technology, finance, sustainability, and farmer empowerment, with a mix of keynote sessions, expert panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

The agenda for the Rural Agriculture Conference 2025 is designed to provide a 360° perspective on the future of Indian agriculture. Each session is carefully curated to address critical themes shaping the sector.

Together, these sessions aim to connect policy, technology, finance, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, while creating actionable strategies to strengthen India’s agricultural and rural economy.

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Delegate Fee:

  • Rs. 10,000 + 18% GST for Members
  • Rs. 15,000 + 18% GST for Non-Members
"Seeds Of Change"

RMAI Agri Conclave 2025 Agenda

01
  • 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Registration & Networking Tea

02
  • 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM

Welcome Address by RMAI President

Puneet Vidyarthi
President, RMAI | Head Brand Marketing - APAC & India, CASE Construction Equipment
03
  • 10:20 AM – 10:45 AM

Keynote Address

The Future of Indian Agriculture: Policy, Technology & Rural Prosperity

S Sivakumar
Group Head, Agri & IT Businesses at ITC
04
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Session 1: Powering Agri Transformation: Innovations, Credit, and Market Linkages for 2025–2030

Srinivasakumar Karavadi
President, Inera Crop Science Pvt Ltd.
Dr. Venkatram Vasantavada
Managing Director & CEO - Seedworks International Ltd.
Dr. Shalendra
Director (Agricultural Marketing), MANAGE, Hyderabad.
Khurram Askari (Moderator)
Founder & Managing Director- Insight India Network
05
  • 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

Session 2: Building a Future-Ready Agri Ecosystem: Digital, Data & Rural Tech at Scale

Mayur Gohil
Business Head – ITCMAARS, ITC Agri Business Division.
Punyavathi Pally
Marcom Lead, Digital Marketing & Brand Champion - South Asia, Corteva Agriscience.
Neha Sivaprakasam (Moderator)
Chief Information/Digital Officer, Seedworks International Ltd.
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | Networking Lunch
06
  • 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

Session 3: Climate-Smart Agriculture: Resilience, Sustainability & Green Transitions for Indian Farmers

Dushyant K Tyagi
CEO, Farmgate Technologies Pvt Ltd.
07
  • 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Session 4: The New Rural Consumer: Demand Shifts, Agri-Input Markets & the Future of Rural Commerce

C Vamsi Krishna
CEO - AgriSensei.
Vamsi Udayagiri
Founder & CEO, HESA
Dr. D. Ravinath (Moderator)
Dean - GM School of Business,
GM University, Davangere, Karnataka
09
  • 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM

RMAI Agri Conclave 2025 Awards

10
  • 05:00 PM

Vote of Thanks

11
Speakers

Gain insights from industry leaders

C Vamsi Krishna

CEO - AgriSensei.

Dushyant K Tyagi

CEO, Farmgate Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Khurram Askari

Founder & Managing Director- Insight India Network

Mayur Gohil

Business Head – ITCMAARS, ITC Agri Business Division.

Neha Sivaprakasam

Chief Information/Digital Officer, Seedworks International Ltd.

Punyavathi Pally

Marcom Lead, Digital Marketing & Brand Champion - South Asia, Corteva Agriscience.

Dr. D. Ravinath

Dean - GM School of Business, GM University, Davangere, Karnataka

S Sivakumar

Group Head, Agri & IT Businesses at ITC

Srinivasakumar Karavadi

President, Inera Crop Science Pvt Ltd.

Dr. Shalendra

Director (Agricultural Marketing), MANAGE, Hyderabad.

Dr. Venkatram Vasantavada

Managing Director & CEO - Seedworks International Ltd.

Vamsi Udayagiri

Founder & CEO, HESA
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Awards 2025

RMAI Agri Conclave Awards

We are delighted to present the RMAI Agri Conclave Awards 2025, a platform dedicated to honouring outstanding contributions in India’s agricultural ecosystem. These awards recognise visionary leaders, innovative organisations, and impactful initiatives that are driving transformation across agri-business, rural development, technology, and sustainability.

Join us as we celebrate the changemakers shaping the future of Indian agriculture and inspiring progress across the rural landscape.

Categories

Awards Categories

•⁠ ⁠Agri-Tech Innovation of the Year – for cutting-edge digital/tech solutions in farming
•⁠ ⁠Best Use of AI/IoT in Agriculture – for technology-driven smart farming practices
•⁠ ⁠Digital Marketplace Excellence Award – for agri e-commerce / platforms connecting farmers and buyers
•⁠ ⁠Start-up of the Year (Agri/Allied) – for disruptive agri-tech or allied innovations

•⁠ ⁠Agri-Finance Excellence Award – for banks/NBFCs/fintechs enabling rural credit & insurance
•⁠ ⁠Supply Chain & Logistics Leader – for improving efficiency from farm to fork
•⁠ ⁠Best Agri Export Initiative – recognizing contributions in taking Indian agri-products global
•⁠ ⁠Value Chain Innovation Award – for sustainable and scalable agri-business models

•⁠ ⁠Sustainable Farming Practices Award – recognizing eco-friendly and regenerative farming
•⁠ ⁠Water & Irrigation Innovation Award – for efficient resource management
•⁠ ⁠Green Energy in Agriculture Award – for solar, bioenergy, or renewable-powered agri solutions
•⁠ ⁠Climate-Resilient Agriculture Leader – for impactful adaptation models in climate-affected areas

•⁠ ⁠Farm Mechanization Excellence Award – for innovative equipment and machinery
•⁠ ⁠Allied Services Contribution Award – dairy, poultry, fisheries, or related sectors
•⁠ ⁠Custom Hiring Model Award – for scalable mechanization access to small farmers

•⁠ ⁠Agri Visionary Leader Award – for policymakers, industry captains, or thought leaders shaping Indian agriculture
•⁠ ⁠Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Agriculture Award – for impactful rural/agri initiatives under CSR
RMAI Agri Conclave Awards 2025

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