National Association for Farmer Producer Organisations

What National Association for Farmer Producer Organisations does

NAFPO (National Association for Farmer Producer Organisations) is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder apex body founded in 2017 and headquartered in New Delhi. It functions as India's national-level collective voice and convening platform for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), addressing the fragmentation, weak governance, compliance burden, and limited market access of farmer-owned enterprises registered under the Companies Act, 2013. Its core constituents are 52 Primary Associates (FPOs/FPCs), 32 Institutional Associates (FPO-promoting bodies, CBBOs, NGOs, foundations), and 27 Business Associates (agri-companies, food companies, NBFCs, banks).

Name

National Association for Farmer Producer Organisations

Legal name

National Association for Farmer Producer Organisations

Website

https://nafpo.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NAFPO is India's national non-profit apex body for Farmer Producer Organisations, providing digital tools (Bharat FPO Finder, SimplyKhata accounting, NAFPO Academy), capacity building, policy advocacy, and market linkages to 40,000+ FPOs across 28+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Associate Membership: FPO-promoting bodies including CBBOs, NGOs, non-profit apex bodies, and foundations pay membership contributions of Rs 10,000 or more annually to join NAFPO's network and access resources, events, and policy dialogue platforms.
2. Business Associate Membership: Agri companies, food companies, NBFCs, and banks pay membership contributions of Rs 1,00,000 or more annually. Business associates gain access to Bharat FPO Finder data, FPO showcase events, and connection with FPO federations.
3. NAFPO Academy Training Programs: Revenue generated from capacity-building training programs delivered to FPO Key Management Personnel, Board of Directors, CBBOs, Independent Directors, and sector professionals. Programs include in-person sessions, blended ToT models, and digital LMS courses with certification. Has trained 226+ FPCs, 186+ BoDs, and multiple stakeholders.
4. SimplyKhata Software Subscription: Cloud-based accounting software subscription sold directly to FPCs. FPCs can subscribe directly from the SimplyKhata website. FPCs covered under the 10,000 FPO Central Sector Scheme can obtain login credentials through their CBBO or Implementing Agency. 800+ FPOs currently using the platform.
5. CA Empanelment Facilitation: NAFPO facilitates connections between FPCs and empanelled Chartered Accountancy firms for audit, compliance, and financial advisory services. 28 CA firms empanelled across 15 states. NAFPO facilitates introductions; FPOs negotiate fees directly with CA firms within NAFPO's indicative service rate ceilings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

NAFPO is a non-profit multi-stakeholder apex body that serves as the national-level platform for India's Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), providing digital infrastructure, capacity building, policy advocacy, and market linkages. It operates tiered associate memberships (Primary FPOs, Institutional CBBOs/NGOs, Business agri companies and banks) and delivers standalone digital tools including the Bharat FPO Finder discovery platform, SimplyKhata accounting software, and the NAFPO Academy learning management system, alongside facilitated services such as the Independent Director Development Programme and a chartered accountancy empanelment network.

Product overview

NAFPO offers a comprehensive suite of digital tools and services for Farmer Producer Organizations in India. The core offerings include: Bharat FPO Finder (a digital discovery platform with 40,000+ FPOs), Simply Khata (cloud-based accounting software with 800+ FPOs onboarded), and NAFPO Academy (digital learning platform for governance and compliance training). These are complemented by FPO Accounting Learning Series, Compliance Toolkits, FPO Manuals Library, CA Empanelment network, and the Independent Director Development Programme (IDDP). The ecosystem also includes research publications like the annual SOFPO Reports and the Ease of Doing Business Index for FPOs. NAFPO operates as a platform organization that integrates these products to serve FPOs across representation, collaboration, and transformation pillars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bharat FPO Finder: Digital Public Infrastructure platform delivering a single-source of authentic, MCA verified data on Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) nationwide. Aims to elevate FPO visibility and incentivize market players to establish business relationships.
• SimplyKhata
• NAFPO Academy

Products and services

• Bharat FPO Finder Digital Public Infrastructure platform providing a single-source of authentic, MCA-verified data on Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) nationwide; enables FPO visibility, opportunity matching, partner discovery, and market linkages for FPOs, buyers, financial institutions, and researchers.
• SimplyKhata Cloud-based, multilingual double-entry bookkeeping software designed specifically for FPOs, offering intuitive interface, detailed business and accounting reports, GST compliance support, and inventory management. FPCs under the 10,000 FPO Central Sector Scheme can obtain login credentials through their CBBO or Implementing Agency.
• NAFPO Academy Digital learning platform for FPO CEOs, Board of Directors, CBBOs, and Independent Directors offering multilingual modules on governance, compliance, and leadership, delivered via self-paced online courses, in-person sessions, and blended ToT models with certification programs.
• NAFPO Associate Membership
• CA Empanelment Service
• Independent Director Development Programme (IDDP)
• State of FPO Sector (SOFPO) Reports
• Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Index for FPOs

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ FPOs listed with MCA-verified data on Bharat FPO Finder, covering 28+ states and 700+ districts
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SamunnaticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Samunnati is a prominent agri enterprise that works on FPO aggregation and market linkage. NAFPO partners with Samunnati as part of its FPO ecosystem building network. Samunnati is also represented on NAFPO's Steering Committee through Mr Pravesh Sharma, IAS (Retd.), who serves as Director at Samunnati and is the Chairperson of NAFPO's Steering Committee. Samunnati has supported NAFPO's Women FPO Initiative across multiple states.
• Transform Rural India (TRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransform Rural India is a development organization working on rural transformation. NAFPO lists TRI as a partner in its FPO ecosystem building network. TRI is represented on NAFPO's Steering Committee through Anish Kumar, Co-Lead at TRI and Trustee of NAFPO. TRI has partnered in NAFPO's Women FPO Initiative across Assam, UP, MP, and Jharkhand.
• RabobankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRabobank, a global food and agriculture bank, is listed as a partner in NAFPO's FPO ecosystem building network. NAFPO's Steering Committee includes Arindom Datta, who served as Ex Asia Head at Rabobank and is now Senior Advisor at Omnivore Capital Management Advisors.
• Syngenta Foundation IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSyngenta Foundation India is a development organization focused on smallholder farmer prosperity. Listed as a partner in NAFPO's FPO ecosystem building network. Represented on NAFPO's Steering Committee through Baskar Reddy, Executive Director at Syngenta Foundation India.
• HDFC BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHDFC Bank, one of India's largest private sector banks, is listed as a partner in NAFPO's FPO ecosystem building network. The partnership likely supports FPO access to banking and credit services.
• Merum Shared Services Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerum Shared Services is a key operational partner for NAFPO's digital and capacity-building initiatives. They co-developed the FPC Accounting Learning Series (13 topics in English and Hindi) and SimplyKhata accounting software. Merum has been involved in NAFPO Academy partnerships and CA empanelment support.
• Samyarth NavgurukulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamyarth Navgurukul is listed as a partner in NAFPO's FPO ecosystem building network. Navgurukul is a skill development organization that may support FPO capacity building and professional development.
• Authors UpfrontminorOthersAuthors Upfront is listed as a partner in NAFPO's FPO ecosystem building network. The nature of the partnership appears to involve knowledge sharing or content development for FPO resources.
• FDRVC (Farming Development Research and Visibility Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFDRVC is listed as a partner in NAFPO's FPO ecosystem building network. FDRVC appears to be a research and development organization working on agricultural development.
• Seniors In Seva (SIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeniors In Seva partners with NAFPO for the Independent Director Development Programme (IDDP). SIS identifies and engages experienced professionals aged 60-70 with expertise in management, finance, law, and agriculture to serve as voluntary Independent Directors on FPO boards. SIS identifies volunteering opportunities for these experts in the non-profit and FPO sectors.
• Institute of DirectorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAFPO partners with the Institute of Directors to curate and organize certificate training programs for Independent Directors. IDs are carefully screened based on time availability and interest in supporting FPOs. Post-training, IDs are matched with suitable FPOs.
• Madhya Bharat Consortium of Farmer Producer Companies LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMadhya Bharat Consortium of FPCs is listed as a Primary Associate (FPO ecosystem member) and appears to function as a federation/distributor of FPO products in Madhya Pradesh.
• 28 Empanelled Chartered Accountancy FirmscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNAFPO has empanelled 28 CA firms with demonstrated FPO-sector expertise spanning 15 states. These firms provide audit, compliance, and financial advisory services to FPOs. Firms are selected by NAFPO and receive orientation on FPO sector and compliances. Services include statutory audit, ROC filing, GST registration, bookkeeping, and financial advisory at standardized rates.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• DeHaat: Tech-enabled agri platform providing end-to-end services to farmers and FPOs including inputs, advisory, credit, and market linkages. Tangentially comparable as a private-sector player building digital infrastructure serving the same farmer base NAFPO addresses.

Direct peers

• ACCESS Development Services: Non-profit providing capacity building, market linkages, and livelihoods support to producer collectives and FPOs in India. Directly comparable as a sector support organization for farmer collectives.
• PRADAN: Professional Assistance for Development Action — one of India's leading NGOs promoting women's self-help groups and FPOs through grassroots capacity building. Operates as a comparable CBBO/FPO-promoting body with deep field-level FPO incubation experience.
• Samunnati: Chennai-based agri-fintech that aggregates and provides market linkage, credit, and capacity building to FPOs across India. Operates in the same FPO enablement space as NAFPO and is represented on NAFPO's Steering Committee through Pravesh Sharma.
• Syngenta Foundation India: Non-profit foundation focused on smallholder farmer prosperity, running FPO promotion programs and capacity-building initiatives. Shares the same apex-level support function for Indian FPOs and partners with NAFPO through Steering Committee representation (Baskar Reddy).
• Transform Rural India (TRI): Development organization working on rural transformation and FPO ecosystem building. Has partnered with NAFPO on the Women FPO Initiative across Assam, UP, MP, and Jharkhand; Anish Kumar of TRI is Managing Trustee of NAFPO.
• APMAS (Mahila Abhivruddhi Society): Hyderabad-based non-profit focused on community institutions including SHGs and FPOs. Comparable FPO-promoting body operating at national scale with similar mandate of building farmer-owned enterprises.

Broad incumbents

• SFAC (Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium): Government body under the Ministry of Agriculture that promotes FPOs through equity grants, credit guarantee, and capacity-building programs. Competes with NAFPO as a government-backed convener of FPO promotion activities.
• MANAGE (National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management): Autonomous body under the Ministry of Agriculture providing training, research, and consultancy in agricultural extension. Overlaps with NAFPO Academy's capacity-building mandate at a much larger scale with government funding.
• NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development): Apex development bank of India with statutory mandate to support agriculture and rural development, including direct FPO promotion, refinancing, and capacity-building programs. The dominant institutional player in the FPO ecosystem against which NAFPO positions itself.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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