In a strategic development poised to reshape microbiome-driven innovation within Indian agriculture, Luminis has entered into a formal partnership with Forvis Mazars. Luminis, a global player in microbiome intelligence and precision agritech solutions, aims to broaden its reach in the Indian market by leveraging Forvis Mazars’ advisory, audit, and tax expertise. This collaboration is set to enhance Luminis’ presence in aquaculture while marking its official entry into the soil microbiome space for agriculture in India.
The initiative has been facilitated by Nalanda Capital Partners, which serves as the strategic advisory and capital-raising arm behind Luminis’ growth trajectory. With an overarching vision to convert biological data into applied solutions for critical global sectors, Nalanda Capital Partners is steering the commercial and financial strategy behind this expansion. The collaboration aligns with the firm’s objective to back ventures that can build sustainable food systems and address the urgent needs of the agriculture sector.
Technology Deployment Across Agri-Food Systems
Through this partnership, Luminis is set to introduce its Omni Biome AI platform to the Indian market. This platform, underpinned by deep genomics and Next Gen Sequencing, will provide actionable insights into soil health, crop resilience, and aquaculture productivity. By integrating AI-powered analytics with advanced microbial research, the company aims to address a spectrum of agricultural challenges including soil degradation, fluctuating yields, disease management, and the need for climate adaptation. These innovations are intended to increase productivity while eliminating reliance on antibiotics.
The deployment of Luminis’ bioproducts will focus on building comprehensive genomic data lakes to support sustainable, evidence-driven practices in farming. The platform’s application across India’s diverse agricultural ecosystems reflects a move toward scalable, microbiome-powered interventions.
Rachelle Jensen, CEO of Luminis, emphasized the collaborative potential of this move.
“By joining forces with Forvis Mazars and Nalanda Capital Partners, we will be able to combine science-backed solutions, powerful industry networks, and catalytic capital to deliver next-gen solutions and rewrite the future of farming.”
Ajay Kakra, Associate Partner for Government, Infrastructure and Development sector Advisory Services at Forvis Mazars in India, commented on the strategic alignment.
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“This partnership marks a strategic step for Forvis Mazars in India as we help farmers to further unlock value in crop production and aquaculture sectors. By supporting Luminis, we combine innovation with our sectoral expertise to scale microbiome solutions that can transform Indian agriculture and drive real, lasting impact.”
“This partnership represents the exact kind of visionary science and scalable impact Nalanda Capital Partners is proud to back. Together, we’re planting the seeds for a healthier, more sustainable food system— one microbe at a time.”
Positioning Within India’s Economic Framework
Agriculture and related sectors continue to be a cornerstone of India’s economy, contributing roughly 16 per cent to the nation’s gross domestic product. The integration of microbiome-based technologies and sustainable agricultural practices stands to not only support food security but also reinforce long-term economic stability. The Luminis-Forvis Mazars partnership is thus positioned at the intersection of science, strategy, and scalability, with implications that could extend well beyond immediate agronomic outcomes.
