Nutrifresh Plans ₹200–225 Crore Investment to Expand Climate-Controlled Farming Across South India

The company aims to develop 150 acres of farms across Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai by March 2028, with plans to strengthen its farmer-partner network and distribution infrastructure.

Nutrifresh is planning a ₹200–225 crore investment to expand its climate-controlled farming operations across South India, targeting approximately 150 acres across Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai by March 2028. The expansion, which includes contributions from farmer partners, will combine controlled-environment cultivation with centralised nurseries and integrated distribution facilities to support year-round fresh produce supply.

Announced on 12 November 2026 from Mumbai/Pune, the expansion forms part of the company's longer-term strategy to scale its agricultural operations, strengthen regional supply chains and increase its farmer network.

Expansion to Reach 150 Acres by March 2028

Nutrifresh currently operates 25 acres of farmland in Bengaluru and is expanding its presence into Hyderabad. The company plans to add another 25 acres in Hyderabad by the end of FY27 (March 2027), taking its total South India footprint to 50 acres.

During FY28, covering April 2027 to March 2028, it intends to develop more than 100 additional acres across Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai.

The proposed investment of ₹200–225 crore will cover farm development and supporting infrastructure, with financial contributions from participating farmer partners.

The South India expansion is part of a broader long-term plan to reach 850 acres and support more than 25,000 farmers.

Hub-and-Spoke Model to Strengthen Distribution

The planned infrastructure will follow a hub-and-spoke operating model, combining centralised production support with cultivation across individual farms.

Centralised nurseries will supply planting material to the farms, while integrated distribution centres will manage sorting, grading and packaging. These facilities will be established at strategic locations close to major consumption centres.

By positioning production and distribution infrastructure closer to regional markets, the model aims to reduce transportation costs and carbon footprint while maintaining a consistent supply of fresh produce throughout the year.

Existing Operations and Market Presence

Nutrifresh currently operates approximately 200 acres of company-owned farmland and has around 50 acres of farmer-partner land within its network. More than 100 additional acres of farmer-partner land are under development.

Of the land under development, approximately 60 acres will use polyhouse hydroponics, while the remaining area will follow polyhouse soil cultivation.

The company offers more than 100 SKUs of fresh produce and greens to over 100 B2B customers. Its customer network includes Swiggy, Zepto, BigBasket and Reliance Fresh. It also supplies merchant exporters, although the domestic Indian market remains its primary focus.

Expansion to Generate Employment Across the Supply Chain

The proposed development is expected to create employment opportunities across farm operations, logistics and distribution, as well as in communities surrounding the new facilities.

Nutrifresh currently employs 833 people. Women account for 65% of its overall workforce, 80% of its farm-level employees and more than one-third of its leadership team.

The company plans to continue this inclusive hiring approach as it expands into the southern markets.

Commenting on the expansion, Sanket Mehta, Co-founder, CEO and Whole-Time Director, Nutrifresh Farm Tech India Pvt. Ltd., said:

“Southern India is a strategic milestone for Nutrifresh. The region's micro-climates and its progressive technology ecosystem make it the right place for our next phase of growth. India's domestic market offers us a large opportunity, and our focus stays on profitable growth and a reliable supply of quality fresh produce for Indian consumers. By bringing climate-resilient farming to the south, we are also strengthening local farmers and the supply chain,”

Ganesh Nikam, Co-founder, CFO and Whole-Time Director, Nutrifresh Farm Tech India Pvt. Ltd., added:

“Consumers in the south already value high-quality produce, and the region's logistics infrastructure lets us deliver fresh produce without the usual bottlenecks. Our water-efficient controlled-environment farming reduces the climate risks that open-field farming faces here and gives us consistent yields all year. That builds long-term value for our investors, customers and regional partners,”