About Us admin February 9, 2024

From Potential to Performance:
Your Partner in Growth

ABOUT US

Farlense strives to add value to your business by providing strategy, operations support, market access and funding. We leverage our in-depth sectoral understanding and network to ensure the growth of your business.

We are confident that over the next decade, many Indian businesses will grow to become multi-billion dollar, multinational organizations. We are also witness to the phenomenon that India’s growing, young, skilled, and affluent population acts as a magnet for global entities to enter the country. This ever-evolving scenario will result in organic as well as inorganic growth for organizations through mergers and acquisitions. We have built competencies to guide you through the complexities of acquisitions and post-merger integrations.

Over the last 13 years, we have gathered enormous experience working in various geographies, and economic conditions with a plethora of companies. This gives us the ability to understand the pulse of the market, forecast trends and envision appropriate opportunities for you.

We look forward to interacting with you to understand your existing business and growth plans and discuss how we may partner with you in your growth journey.

THE TEAM
Ritwik Bahuguna

15+ years of experience in agribusiness and sports industries in Asia, Europe, and Africa. Served as advisor to various central and provincial governments and the World Bank Group (in Asia and Africa) in policy formulation. Board Member of prominent FMCG companies and active investor in the food and sports domains. Also, the founder of Roots Foundation, a pan-India not-for-profit social enterprise working in the domains of agriculture, sports, and education.

A P Sinha

22+ years of global experience in the agribusiness industry with multinational organizations such as Bayer & McCormick. A dairy technologist from NDRI, Karnal and PGDBM from IIM, Ahmedabad, AP’s focus areas are dairy, agriculture technology, agri-inputs, and food processing-based industrial parks. He continues to serve as an advisor to some of Asia’s largest agri-input companies. He loves to mentor young students starting their careers in the agribusiness space.

A P Sinha

22+ years of global experience in the agribusiness industry with multinational organizations such as Bayer & McCormick. A dairy technologist from NDRI, Karnal and PGDBM from IIM, Ahmedabad, AP’s focus areas are dairy, agriculture technology, agri-inputs, and food processing-based industrial parks. He continues to serve as an advisor to some of Asia’s largest agri-input companies. He loves to mentor young students starting their careers in the agribusiness space.

Vijay Kumar Singh

23+ years of professional experience in Community Initiatives, CSR, ESG and Sustainability in Canada, the UK and India. He has been part of various advocacy campaigns leading to the change in the national policies on issues impacting poverty alleviation, environment, water management, etc. Heholds an advanced Diploma in CSR and Sustainability from the Swedish Institute, Stockholm, an M.A. in Public Administration, and a Post Graduate Diploma in International Human Rights Law.

Aparajita Roy

AR is a seasoned Human Resources professional with 20+ years of experience spanning diverse sectors, including the social sector, consulting, KPOs, and BPOs. Aparajita has a track record of recruiting, training, and managing the workforce of large multinational corporates, start-ups, and NGOs. She enjoys working in environments where HR is seen as an equal stakeholder and a key toolfor the growth of the organization and its clients alike. She is an alum of Delhi University and XISS.

Aparajita Roy

AR is a seasoned Human Resources professional with 20+ years of experience spanning diverse sectors, including the social sector, consulting, KPOs, and BPOs. Aparajita has a track record of recruiting, training, and managing the workforce of large multinational corporates, start-ups, and NGOs. She enjoys working in environments where HR is seen as an equal stakeholder and a key toolfor the growth of the organization and its clients alike. She is an alum of Delhi University and XISS.

Swati Jain

Swati is a versatile management consultant with 5+ years of experience in delivering strategic growth solutions across diverse industries. She has a strong background in the field of market entry strategy, product diversification and business feasibility. She has worked with the leading FMCG players of India and helped them develop business strategies including product diversification, capacity enhancement, new market explorations, etc. She has also assisted in due diligence and business feasibility studies.
Swati is an alum of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). She has also written market research papers and whitepapers on recent topics and mapped trends across industries.

Trapti Moonat

Trapti is a development professional with multidisciplinary work experience in banking, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and business development. She has extensively worked in the research and development of Agri lending policies for Agri-processing and Agri-input companies under priority sector lending for India. She has over 7 years of experience, working with companies such as Axis Bank, WWF – India, Roots Foundation in significant roles.
She has completed her Post Graduate Diploma from the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM, Bhopal) and a post-graduate diploma certification in Digital Marketing from Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA). Trapti is passionate about driving positive change for the underprivileged sections of society, with a focus on fostering sustainable development.

Trapti Moonat

Trapti is a development professional with multidisciplinary work experience in banking, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and business development. She has extensively worked in the research and development of Agri lending policies for Agri-processing and Agri-input companies under priority sector lending for India. She has over 7 years of experience, working with companies such as Axis Bank, WWF – India, Roots Foundation in significant roles.
She has completed her Post Graduate Diploma from the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM, Bhopal) and a post-graduate diploma certification in Digital Marketing from Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA). Trapti is passionate about driving positive change for the underprivileged sections of society, with a focus on fostering sustainable development.

Prashasti Yadav

With three years of experience in the development sector, Prashasti Yadav is a branding and communication professional. She has demonstrated her proficiency in formulating comprehensive 360-degree communication plans designed to enhance awareness, foster engagement, and showcase impactful outcomes.
During her tenure with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Communications team and L&T’s CSR, she has gained experience in stakeholder mapping and the strategic execution of communication plans. Her journey in the sector encompasses diverse areas such as CSR, Geriatric Social Work, Correctional Social Work, and Psychiatric Social Work enabling her to bring to light the complexities of the development sector, from the margins to the mainstream.

Sahil Sharma

With a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Maharishi Markandeshwar University and currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sahil is an Agriculturist committed to leveraging his skills and experience for organizational success. His passion lies in Sustainable Agriculture, and he is dedicated to driving positive change in farming practices.
Throughout his career, Sahil has excelled in promoting Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and raising awareness about Crop Residue Management (CRM). His expertise encompasses various aspects of agriculture, including crop maintenance, agronomy, organic farming, beekeeping, and rural development.
Currently, Sahil is actively involved in implementing Agriculture strategies across four Haryana districts, namely Jind, Sonipat, Hisar, and Fatehabad, implementing innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions.

Sahil Sharma

With a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Maharishi Markandeshwar University and currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sahil is an Agriculturist committed to leveraging his skills and experience for organizational success. His passion lies in Sustainable Agriculture, and he is dedicated to driving positive change in farming practices.
Throughout his career, Sahil has excelled in promoting Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and raising awareness about Crop Residue Management (CRM). His expertise encompasses various aspects of agriculture, including crop maintenance, agronomy, organic farming, beekeeping, and rural development.
Currently, Sahil is actively involved in implementing Agriculture strategies across four Haryana districts, namely Jind, Sonipat, Hisar, and Fatehabad, implementing innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions.

Pankaj Sharma

Pankaj, an agricultural graduate currently pursuing a Masters in Environmental Science, is deeply passionate about fostering sustainable growth in agriculture. Committed to driving positive change within our food systems, he brings a wealth of experience to the table.
Over the course of his professional journey spanning three years, Pankaj has actively contributed to various CSR projects across different geographical regions of Haryana. From the southern distant parts of Nuh-Gurugram to the northern areas of Ambala-Kurukshetra, and now in the central region of Jind, he has been instrumental in addressing environmental challenges through initiatives such as Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Watershed Management, Climate Smart Village programs, and Crop Residue Management.
Pankaj is currently handling Haryana’s agriculture projects.

Dr. Chaitra G.

Dr. Chaitra G. is an ICAR JRF Candidate in PG, holding a PhD in Agricultural Extension and a PGDM in Rural Development. She is also UGC and ASRB NET qualified, with Advanced Excel, Google Data Studio, and Power BI certifications. Her professional journey includes roles as a Scientist and Assistant Professor, where she has gained extensive experience managing Government-funded projects, conducting training programs and developing content.
Her extensive contributions to the field include conducting over 200 case studies for the “Doubling of Farmer’s Income” Project and publishing research papers, keynote, Book and Book chapters across various National and International mediums, she’s been honored with the Young Women Scientist Award for outstanding contribution and recognition in the field of Agricultural Extension and the Best Master Thesis Award for her postgraduate study.

Dr. Chaitra G.

Dr. Chaitra G. is an ICAR JRF Candidate in PG, holding a PhD in Agricultural Extension and a PGDM in Rural Development. She is also UGC and ASRB NET qualified, with Advanced Excel, Google Data Studio, and Power BI certifications. Her professional journey includes roles as a Scientist and Assistant Professor, where she has gained extensive experience managing Government-funded projects, conducting training programs and developing content.
Her extensive contributions to the field include conducting over 200 case studies for the “Doubling of Farmer’s Income” Project and publishing research papers, keynote, Book and Book chapters across various National and International mediums, she’s been honored with the Young Women Scientist Award for outstanding contribution and recognition in the field of Agricultural Extension and the Best Master Thesis Award for her postgraduate study.

Sandeepa TN

Sandeepa holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad, and a Master’s degree as an ICAR-JRF Scholar from Acharya N G Ranga Agriculture University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. With extensive experience engaging with farmers and fostering strong relationships within the farming community, he brings valuable insights to agricultural practices. Sandeepa’s achievements include receiving the Kannada Kuvara Award for academic excellence in Kannada and demonstrating exceptional skills in event management at the university level. At the Agronomy Department of Agriculture College, Bapatla, she was nominated as a potential candidate for the Best Master Student of 2023.