Ayekart strengthens leadership team as Sumit Aggarwal joins as Head - International Markets
National, January 5, 2026: Ayekart, India’s first full-stack, farm-to-fork digital infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Sumit Aggarwal as Head International Markets based in Singapore, this move strengthens the company’s leadership as it scales its technology-enabled agri-food supply chain solutions to global markets.
In his role at Ayekart, Sumit will be responsible for driving the company’s readiness, with a focus on building cross-border trade frameworks and developing global banking and financial partnerships. He will play a key role in creating the financial and operational rails required to support Ayekart’s long-term international expansion and enable globally connected agri-food supply chains.
Commenting on the development, Debarshi Dutta, CEO & Co-Founder, Ayekart, said, “As Ayekart prepares for its next phase of growth, building the right leadership depth is critical to scaling responsibly and sustainably across markets. Our expansion will require strong financial architecture, deep understanding of cross-border trade dynamics, and the ability to work closely with global institutions. Sumit’s three decades of experience across banking, trade finance, and transaction services positions him well to help us design these capabilities and strengthen Ayekart’s readiness across markets. His leadership will be instrumental as we extend our farm-to-fork infrastructure beyond India.”
Speaking on joining Ayekart, Sumit Aggarwal said, “It’s a privilege to join Ayekart, the company’s integrated approach bringing together technology, finance, and on-ground execution has the potential to create more efficient and resilient supply chains. As the company prepares for expansion, my focus will be on helping build robust, compliant, and scalable cross-border frameworks, while working closely with global banking and institutional partners to support Ayekart’s long-term vision.”
Sumit brings over 35 years of experience in the banking sector, with deep expertise across trade finance, supply chain finance, and cash management. He has managed businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, working closely with multinational corporates and complex cross-border supply chains.
In his most recent role, Sumit served as President & Business Head at Jana Small Finance Bank. Prior to this, he was associated with Emirates National Bank of Dubai (ENBD) as Group Head – Transactional Banking Services, where he led transaction banking and trade finance solutions across geographies. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at Standard Chartered Bank.
About Ayekart
Ayekart is India’s first full-stack, farm-to-fork infrastructure company, building the technology, financial, and operational rails that move goods and capital across the agri-food value chain.
Operating a technology-led, vertically integrated agri-food platform, Ayekart aggregates farmers and FPOs through its sourcing network, supplies raw commodities to manufacturers via strategic processing partnerships, and delivers products through a rapidly expanding FMCG distribution and retail network.
Providing end-to-end supply chain enablement, Ayekart spans quality assurance, procurement, logistics, payment settlement, and traceability, anchored by a proprietary, data-driven technology layer that improves transparency, predictability, and efficiency across historically fragmented supply chains.
By combining on-ground capacity building with scalable digital infrastructure, Ayekart addresses structural gaps in India’s agri-food ecosystem, enabling reliable market access, better price realisation, and improved working-capital outcomes for ecosystem participants.
Today, operating across 22+ states, Ayekart has facilitated over ₹7,000 crore in lifetime gross trade value, working with 550+ FPOs, supporting 3 lakh+ farmers, and partnering with 200+ processing partners. This integrated network delivers 130+ FMCG and retail brands through 43+ warehouses, reaching 30,000+ retailers across India.
