City
Epaper

Are Agtech investors making a costly mistake?

By PNN | Updated: October 17, 2023 16:50 IST

Mr Vikesh Gupta, CEO – VK PackwellNew Delhi (India), October 17: In a candid conversation with VK Packwell’s CEO, ...

Open in App

Mr Vikesh Gupta, CEO – VK Packwell

New Delhi (India), October 17: In a candid conversation with VK Packwell’s CEO, Vikesh Gupta, it’s clear that the agtech industry is undergoing a seismic shift. Vikesh, a visionary in the field, expressed concern over the current investment trends, where companies are resorting to unsustainable practices to stay afloat.

“Agtech investors are putting fund money in loss-making companies, and their model is fundamentally wrong,” Vikesh asserted. “They’re selling cheap quality products at exorbitant prices when better alternatives are readily available at half the cost in the market. This raises the question: Is this business model sustainable in the long run?”

Vikesh went on to highlight the excessive reliance on advertising, publicity, and marketing campaigns by these companies to bolster their sales. He emphasized that the same products are manufactured by around 900 sellers, many of which are large-scale corporations.

While Vikesh refrained from explicitly naming industry titans, it’s evident that he believes their reliance on heavy marketing and subpar products is a flawed approach. He subtly hinted at the influx of investors, both from India and abroad, who have been in touch with VK Packwell, recognizing the company’s potential to disrupt the status quo.

It’s clear that the landscape of Indian agtech is rapidly evolving. While some established players are struggling to adapt, VK Packwell has emerged as a beacon of innovation. Vikesh revealed that their revolutionary HDPE multilayer flexible foldable woven fabric pipes

are a fraction of the cost of existing traditional products in the market. They are durable and easy to use with ISI Mark.

In addition to this, VK Packwell has developed a range of Micro-Irrigation systems, including Drip Irrigation, Sprinkler Irrigation, and Rain Irrigation Systems. What sets VK’s Micro Irrigation Systems apart is their integration with the woven fabric pipes, which is a patented modern technology exclusive to the company.

“India is changing,” Gupta noted, leaving the statement open-ended but implying a pivotal shift in the agtech landscape. The stage is set for a new era of agricultural technology, where quality and affordability will reign supreme. As the industry recalibrates, companies like VK Packwell are proving that it’s not about the loudest marketing campaign but about delivering real value to the farmers and the industry as a whole.

For more information, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vkpackwell/

If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification[at]gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Open in App

Related Stories

NationalMamata Banerjee's regime pushing Bengal to darkness of riot-riddled partition, says BJP

NationalTDP wrests Pulivendula, Ontimitta ZPTC seats on Jagan's hometurf

NashikMystery Noise in Dindori Caused by HAL Sukhoi Aircraft Training, Police Confirm as Sonic Boom Shatters Windows

Other SportsStoinis backs private investment in BBL, keeps focus firm on playing 2026 T20 WC

InternationalChina "very insecure" about its single narrative: Exiled Tibetan artists resent removal of artworks due to Chinese pressure

Business Realted Stories

BusinessDavangere Sugar Company Limited Announces Rights Issue Opening on August 14, 2025

BusinessBiggest Battery, Lightest Build -- TECNO Spark Go 5G Brings 'Double up' Power to Young India

BusinessDhruv Consultancy Secures Achieves Strong 82% Cons. Net Profit Growth in Q1 FY26

BusinessWPI decline to spur domestic demand despite global volatility: PHDCCI

BusinessAmethyst Nostalgia M249 Now Available via BGMI Redeem Codes - 14th August