Indore based agri technology and export oriented company, Auri Grow India, has launched the CarbonKrishi, an AI enabled carbon credit agritech platform, marking its formal entry into the carbon credit and ESG linked business ecosystem. The platform is designed to onboard nearly one lakh farmers across agriculturally intensive regions in the country.
According to the Auri Grow India, the initiative is expected to generate carbon credits valued between INR 160 million and INR 500 million annually, subject to verification outcomes and prevailing global carbon prices. The platform is positioned as a technology led mechanism to enable structured participation of Indian farmers in domestic and global carbon markets.
Technology Framework Behind CarbonKrishi
As per the Auri Grow India, CarbonKrishi is being developed using artificial intelligence analytics combined with satellite imagery, crop data, soil data and structured digital reporting systems. These tools are intended to estimate farm level carbon impact and support carbon credit generation in line with established verification processes.
By integrating multiple data sources, the platform aims to digitally measure and report agricultural practices that contribute to carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere. A carbon credit represents one metric tonne of carbon dioxide emissions removed and such credits are traded in compliance and voluntary markets to help companies and governments offset emissions.
Farmer Onboarding and Revenue Estimates
Auri Grow India stated that the AI enabled carbon credit platform targets the onboarding of approximately one lakh farmers, particularly from regions with high agricultural activity. Based on current assumptions, the resulting carbon credits could create gross annual value ranging from INR 160 million to INR 500 million.
At an indicative platform participation or commission share of 20 to 30 per cent, the Auri Grow India estimates potential annual revenue of INR 30 million to INR 100 million from carbon credits. These projections remain dependent on verification results and fluctuations in global carbon pricing mechanisms.
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Pratik Kumar Patel, Director, Auri Grow India, said that the objective of CarbonKrishi is to enable farmers to generate incremental income by adopting climate positive and sustainable agricultural practices, while also building a scalable and asset light revenue stream for the company.
He added that the use of AI, data analytics and globally recognised verification frameworks is intended to connect Indian agriculture with the global carbon credit ecosystem. Patel also noted that while the opportunity is still evolving, the platform is expected to support long term ESG linked value creation for farmers, partners and shareholders.
Carbon Credit Market Context in India
The concept of carbon neutrality in India is still at an early stage, with startups increasingly playing an active role in developing carbon focused platforms and services. Companies such as Climes, Lowsoot and WOCE have launched new offerings in this space.
Among existing players, EKI Energy is working on scaling its business to business operations while also targeting business to consumer segments. Against this backdrop, Auri Grow India’s CarbonKrishi represents a strategic move to align its agri technology capabilities with emerging sustainability linked market opportunities.
The launch of CarbonKrishi reflects the company’s strategic focus on aligning agri technology capabilities with the evolving carbon credit and ESG landscape. By combining AI driven analytics, digital reporting systems and farmer participation at scale, the company aims to create a structured pathway for Indian agriculture to engage with carbon markets, while building a revenue model linked to verification outcomes and global pricing dynamics. The initiative, the company noted, is positioned around long term participation in sustainability linked value creation for farmers, partners and shareholders as the domestic carbon ecosystem continues to develop.