agri-tech Archives - India Podcast https://indiapodcast.com/tag/agri-tech/ Audio-Video-Text Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:12:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://indiapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-favicon-32x32.png agri-tech Archives - India Podcast https://indiapodcast.com/tag/agri-tech/ 32 32 Scientist-Turned Politician Manjarik Mrinal Brings New Vision https://indiapodcast.com/scientist-turned-politician-manjarik-mrinal-brings-new-vision/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:12:54 +0000 https://www.indiapodcast.com/?p=28709 The people of Warisnagar have chosen a leader with a different background, and his focus is clear: Bihar technology leadership. Dr. Manjarik Mrinal, a former scientist at IISc Bangalore, won his first election on a JDU ticket. His journey shows that voters now trust leaders with knowledge, global exposure, and fresh ideas. Many people see […]

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]]> The people of Warisnagar have chosen a leader with a different background, and his focus is clear: Bihar technology leadership. Dr. Manjarik Mrinal, a former scientist at IISc Bangalore, won his first election on a JDU ticket. His journey shows that voters now trust leaders with knowledge, global exposure, and fresh ideas. Many people see him as a new face who can guide Bihar toward progress through science and innovation. His win also reflects growing interest in Bihar technology leadership across the state.

Dr. Mrinal worked in semiconductor research, micro-nano manufacturing, and advanced industrial systems. He helped in building India’s first indigenous lithography system at IISc. These experiences shaped his belief that science can solve real problems and improve people’s lives.

He says Bihar’s next step should focus on modern jobs and technology-based industries. For him, growth means stronger manufacturing, food processing, agri-tech, and skill development. He believes Bihar can become a major hub for semiconductor-related work, packaging units, and technology-driven employment.

Dr. Mrinal also highlights Bihar’s strengths: stable governance, a strong workforce, and large potential for expansion. He says quick, scientific action can help Bihar join India’s leading states in industry and innovation.

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]]> IFC Invests $25 Million in Trifecta Capital’s Venture Debt Fund IV https://indiapodcast.com/ifc-investment-in-trifecta/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:07:23 +0000 https://www.indiapodcast.com/?p=10104 The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, will invest up to $25 million in Trifecta Capital’s fourth venture-debt fund. This move aims to support high-impact sectors, including the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, AI infrastructure, and agri-tech. Trifecta Capital, which has backed successful startups like Captain Fresh and Battery Smart, will offer […]

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]]> The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, will invest up to $25 million in Trifecta Capital’s fourth venture-debt fund. This move aims to support high-impact sectors, including the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, AI infrastructure, and agri-tech.

Trifecta Capital, which has backed successful startups like Captain Fresh and Battery Smart, will offer venture debt to select startups at the Series A stage and beyond. This funding follows a growing demand for venture debt in India’s startup ecosystem, helping companies access working capital and capital expenditure without any equity dilution.

Farid Fezoua, IFC Global Director for Disruptive Technologies, stated, “Providing flexible, cost-effective funding options like venture debt is essential for India’s economic growth and job creation.” This is not IFC’s first move in supporting India’s growth, as the agency previously invested $137 million to boost the country’s electric bus ecosystem.

Rahul Khanna, Managing Partner at Trifecta Capital, emphasized that the partnership with IFC will help the firm back transformative companies with flexible, founder-friendly capital, focusing on climate and sustainability-led innovation.

In January, Trifecta made the first close of its fourth fund, targeting a size of Rs 2,000 crore.

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