Bharat Dalhan Seminar 2024

Mr. Sumit Gupta

IIFT 2004 batch. CEO SE Asia McDonald Pelz. Promoter of Agnomics Analytics and Level A commodities.
Sumit Gupta is a Qualified Gafta Arbitrator, Certified Technical Analyst From CFTe US, and MBA from IIFT Delhi & a Alumnus of Harvard Business School. He was also selected for Chevening Fellowship Oxford University. He has completed ESG certification from CFA institute, US. He has started his career with Cargill India in 2004 to set up corn business in India, where he worked till 2013. Joined Olam in 2013 to work on Global trading desk. He started Asia office of Mcdonald Pelz Global Commodities in 2014. He has Eighteen years of experience in the field of Commodities trading and Asian Markets.

MS. MANISHA GUPTA

Moderator

Ms. Manisha Gupta, Editor - Commodities & Currencies for CNBC-TV18, is the only credible face on Indian Media who covers domestic and global commodities and currencies. She has been following the space for more than a decade now. Manisha covers agriculture and related sectors and also the non-Agro sector with equal elan. Apart from covering the live market she also anchors the Weekly show Commodity Champions.
Manisha is also seen on the Hindi channel CNBC Awaaz and Gujarati channel CNBC Bajar. Prior to joining Network 18, she was heading Commodity research for leading brokerage firms. She is an MBA and PG in International Export /Imports regulations.

Mr. Rajat Sarda

Panelist

Rajat, an eminent figure in the chickpeas market, transitioned seamlessly into the family business following his Mechanical Engineering and Management studies. His strategic vision swiftly propelled the family business onto the global stage, improvising the norm by introducing cutting-edge processing machinery.
A perfectionist known for meticulous planning, Rajat's expertise lies in Kabuli chickpeas. His profound understanding of the global chickpea market—demand, supply, and consumption—contributed to his business's transformation from local to global prominence.
Rajat's influence extends beyond business operations. As an expert panelist, he represented India in various GPC and IPGA Conclaves, showcasing his comprehensive knowledge of Kabuli chickpeas. Recently, he was appointed as a Managing Committee Member of the IPGA, further solidifying his standing in the industry.

Mr. Sanjay Periwal

Panelist

A business professional with expertise in agri commodities with over 28 years of experience in trading of Chana, Yellow Peas, Guar seed, Guar Gum, Oilseeds etc.
Commodity Broker with over 24 years of experience having clients - Glencore, ADM, LDC, Cargill, ETG, ITC, Reliance etc.
Good understanding of commodity market structures and movements.

Mr. Satish Upadhyay

Panelist

Mr. Satish D Upadhyay is an International Agri Commodities Broker & Indentor based out in Navi - Mumbai. Mr. Upadhyay is the Hon. Secretary of India Pulses and Grains Association.
He has an experience of 30 years in the pulses industry and international trade.
He has pursued MBA and specialization in International Foreign Trade from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management.
Before starting with his brokerage firm Dalal Satish D Upadhyay, he has worked with Adani Enterprise and Kothari Group.
He further has a vast knowledge and expertise in Pulses & Beans Market, Pulses Processing and International Trade of Agri Produce.

Mr. Lalit Pant

Panelist

Lalit Pant is a Pulses Trader at Viterra and a core team member of the Pulses Trade Team. He is based out of Mumbai and has been with Viterra for over 12 years. Viterra India are focused on origination and marketing of domestic pulses and distribution and sales of imported pulses.
Viterra India has forayed into owned pulse milling business since 2020 and working of establishing state of the art multi product facilities at key originating centres across the country. Lalit is one of the key members contributing in this endeavour.

Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh

Panelist

Mr. Prasad Jaripatke

Panelist

With an impressive 34-year career in various industries focused on design and development, Prasad Jaripatke has become a recognized leader in the pulses and spices sector. Holding a Engineering degree in Production Technology, he has spent the last 27 years dedicating his expertise to the field of pulses and spices, driving significant advancements and innovations.
Prasad’s deep understanding of the dal and spices industry is evident in his development of processes that greatly benefit processors. A few examples of his innovative approach include the introduction of automation in dal milling and the implementation of dryers, replacing traditional open-air drying methods.
Throughout his career, Prasad has travelled extensively, engaging with processors worldwide. These interactions have enriched his knowledge and allowed him to refine and enhance existing processes, making significant contributions to the industry. As the Director of Navasasyam Dandekar Pvt Ltd, Prasad Jaripatke continues to lead with vision and expertise, driving the company towards new heights in the pulses and spices sector.

Mr.Kalyana Chakravarthy

Presenter

Kalyana Chakravarthy, an agriculturist by education has over two decades of professional experience across the post harvest value chain of agricultural commodities. He is one of the few having hands on experience in all types of agricultural markets like, spot, Derivatives and e-marketplace. He also has worked in research and risk management analytics, which is unique in agri sector.
Kalyan after 17 years of industry experience, moved into consulting with Big4 firms and currently working as Director in Deloitte.

Ms. Chinmayee Deulgaonkar

Panelist

25 years of experience in the food industry with specialization in certification, auditing, training, and regulatory activities.
FOSTAC Ambassador and FSSAI National Resource Person.
International experience with 65+ countries. Speaker in 820+ conferences.
Trainer for regulatory officials of FSSAI, State FDA, D ubai Muncipality, Kazakhstan.
Represented India in various ISO committee working groups of food safety management system standards.
Received Woman Leadership Award from ASSOCHAM, Mumbai Woman Leader, and Asia Top Most Persons in Food Industry from World Congress. Recently, she has been acknowledged for being the top 100 inspiring women in India by Fox Story.
Currently working as Managing Director for American company FoodChain ID'S India and Middle East operations.

MS. MANISHA GUPTA

Moderator

Ms. Manisha Gupta, Editor - Commodities & Currencies for CNBC-TV18, is the only credible face on Indian Media who covers domestic and global commodities and currencies. She has been following the space for more than a decade now. Manisha covers agriculture and related sectors and also the non-Agro sector with equal elan. Apart from covering the live market she also anchors the Weekly show Commodity Champions.
Manisha is also seen on the Hindi channel CNBC Awaaz and Gujarati channel CNBC Bajar. Prior to joining Network 18, she was heading Commodity research for leading brokerage firms. She is an MBA and PG in International Export /Imports regulations.

Mr. Digvijay Singh Chauhan

Panelist

An Engineering graduate from BITS-Pilani and a MBA from IIFT-New Delhi, Digvijay carries nearly 10 years of extensive experience in Black Sea Origination, Trade & Risk management of Grains, Pulses & Oilseeds. He is an advocate for strengthening the Russia-India trade in agri sector thereby providing an year round supply of grains/pulses in the Indian market and controlling price inflation.
He is currently working for a UAE based company called AGS Foods as the Head of Pulses & Oilseeds Trading desk.

Mr. Abhishek Agarwal

Panelist

Abhishek Agrawal holds over a decade’s experience in the agriculture industry, with over eight years spent in the pulses market. He joined Viterra in 2021 as a Pulses Trader at their head office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, having previously worked at the company’s Mumbai office, before moving on to roles at ADM and Agrocorp. He is currently responsible for Viterra’s marketing of pulses in to the Indian subcontinent.
Viterra is a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network. With operations in 38 countries and more than 16,000 employees worldwide, Viterra’s extensive storage and processing facilities, transport assets and marketing operations enable them to offer innovative solutions and create new opportunities for their customers. Through their vast network of producers in the main growing regions of Canada, US, Australia, Black Sea and Europe, Viterra is one of the world’s largest suppliers of seaborne-traded pulses, selling to customers in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, North & South America and Europe.

Mr. Vishwa Mohan Kumar

MODERATOR

Vishwa Mohan Kumar is an Anchor and Sr News Analyst of ET Now Swadesh (Times Network), carrying more than 15 years of eperience in Hindi Business Journalism. Range of experience from Personal Finance, Stock and Commodity Markets to Corporate specific News. Prior to ET NOW SWADESH, He has also worked with leading Business News Channels of India like ZEE BUSINESS and CNBC AWAAZ.
Vishwa Mohan has received more than 20 awards so far for his contribution in Hindi Business Journalism. Recently He was honored as a Best Commodity Editor by Gems JewelleryDomesticCouncil of India. He is rapidly making his place in the industry on the basis of distinct identity, esoteric and extensive research and his neutral view towards any News. He has done his PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication and MBA in Investment Banking.

Mr. Yogesh Dwivedi

Panelist

Mr. Yogesh Dwivedi serves as the CEO of Madhya Bharat Consortium of FPOs since 2015.
Mr. Dwivedi came from a farming family and has over 25 years of experience in promoting agriculture based rural livelihoods, sustainable and participatory agriculture research & development, promotion of small farmers agribusiness and farmers collectives

Mr. Hari Om Bhure

Panelist

I am Hariom Bhure, hailing from the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Professionally, I am a Civil Engineer having B.tech at Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research.
Presently, I hold the esteemed position of Export Director at "TerraGlebe Farmers Producer Company Limited." In addition,
I am the Founder & CEO at Nimad Fresh Krushi Vikas FPC Limited, an entity established under the government of India's Central sector scheme focused on the creation and advancement of 10,000 FPOs (Farmer Producer Organizations), overseen by #NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development).
My engagement extends to the implementation of Madhya Pradesh government's transformative initiative, "One District, One Product," #(ODOP) concentrating on the cultivation of Red Chilli.
I am also a Director at TerraGlebe, an entity dedicated to both domestic and international export of agricultural products and branded goods and provide end to end solutions to the vigorous farming so that we can revolutionized the entire scenario of agriculture.
My pursuits stand as a testament to my dedication to agricultural progress and global trade.

Mr. Kapil Dev

Panelist

Mr. Sanjay Sethi

Moderator

Sanjay Sethi is a visionary leader dedicated to advancing the fields of plant protein and sustainability. With a robust background in agricultural sciences and a passion for sustainable food systems, Sanjay has been at the forefront of embedding sustainability in commodity businesses as a solution to global food security and environmental challenges.
As a key advocate for plant protein, Sanjay has spearheaded numerous initiatives to develop innovative, nutritious, and eco-friendly plant-based food products.
Through his leadership roles in various organizations, Sanjay has successfully collaborated with stakeholders across the food industry, academia, and policy-making bodies to drive systemic change.

Mr. Vikas Patil

Panelist

Being experienced in techno-commercial background with 14 years in food industry.
Recently, overlooking at the contributions in Vegan Industry Mr. Vikas has been proudly selected as Chairman of Plant Based Council.
Technically acquired education B tech (Dairy Technology) 2001-2005 From MAFSU Nagpur & PGDBM Marketing From BIMM Pune 2008-2010.
Full time exposure, experience & expertise of sales, marketing & distribution, Business development, New product development, Vendor development, Sourcing & Shop floor mfg.
Earlier employed with India’s leading Dairy companies like Mother Dairy New Delhi, Amul GCMMF ltd Mumbai, and & MNCs The Mosaic Company USA & IMCD Group BV The Netherlands distribution group.

Mr. Pranab Jain

Panelist

Mr. Shiv Mudaliar

Panelist

Shiv Müdaliar is Founder & CEO of Veganta. A senior executive and a foodpreneur whose more than two and half decades of rich experience in the Food business is focused on start-up and green field projects. A multidimensional professional adapting new market trends for driving business growth with strong leadership skills.
Shiv comes with a Hotel & Catering Management degree and Master's in Business Management, from Mumbai. He also earns the Senior Leadership title from the premier business school Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India

Mr. Tejendra Nehete

Panelist

Mr. Mrituenjay Kumar Jha

Moderator

Mrituenjay Kumar Jha is commodity editor of Zee Business. He has been associated with Zee Business for last 16 years. He has more than 18 years of experience in commodity market. His commodity programme is widely viewed and No.1 among all the business channels with more than 60 percent of total broadcast viewer base. Mr. Jha has deep research and investigating intellect based on which he has exposed many scams in commodity market on pulses, castor, guar, jeera etc. He has won more than 20 awards in the field of journalism and broadcast.

Mr. Rajesh Agarwalla

Presenter

Rajesh Agarwalla hails from a business family with a legacy in the pulses industry. He has been involved in this business since 1985, engaging in trading, processing, and im porting pulses. His primary focus is on Urad, and his company predominantly deals in tur, kabuli, urad, and Rajma.

Mr. Udit Jain

Panelist

Under the guidance of Shri Rakesh Jain, his son Udit Jain has been leading the way in building Victoria Foods Pvt Ltd. (part of Rajdhani Group) into a world-class company. Having joined the group in 2000, he was groomed by the three founders.
He plays a pivotal role, overseeing the strategic direction and overall management of the companies. With a blend of leadership, vision, and decision-making skills, he sets and implements the company’s goals and objectives, aligning them with the group’s mission and values.
As a second-generation entrepreneur, Udit fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, empowering the workforce to achieve excellence while focusing on sustainable growth and profitability.
Victoria Foods takes pride in itsteam, working tirelessly to achieve the highest quality and healthiest food for humankind. Over the last four decades, the company has experienced ups and downs but remains strong due to its passionate team.

Udit’s contributions and achievements include:

• Expanding the company's market share domestically and internationally, reaching over 700 distributors across India and exporting to more than 25 countries globally.
• Achieving a 760% revenue growth over 24 years.
• Guided by his father, Shri Rakesh Jain, Victoria Foods has expanded from one mill with a 30-ton capacity in 2002 to eight gigantic milling facilities with a total crushing capacity of 1800 tons per day.
• Implementing extensive backward integration of core products.
• Developing innovative marketing campaigns and sales strategies through boardroom brainstorming, leading to new market development and penetration into existing ones.

Mr. B. Krishnamurthy

Panelist

Mr. Shyam Narsaria

Panelist

I am a CA, CS and Software Engineer by qualification and the CEO of Arvee International Pte Ltd. I have 25 years of experience in importing and exporting agricultural products such as pulses, rice, sugar, sesame, spices and maize. Having rich customer resources and a very high business reputation.
I have been based in Yangon, Myanmar, for the last 25 years and actively involved in Sales/Purchase and Market Research & Analysis of Pulses. Before Joining Arvee International Pte Ltd. I worked with Ernst & Young Kolkata. I am an eminent speaker at various Beans and Pulses platforms including IPGA & GPC. I am currently The President of Overseas Agro Traders Association “OATA Myanmar”. And among the Board of Directors of GPC (Global Pulses Confederation).

Mr. Ankit Gupta

Panelist

Company has expanded its network Worldwide. Together with family business experience of more than 40 years. We have qualified technicians, specialized in analysis & research and our work with modern techniques.
We source products from producers, farmers, processors, local suppliers and market & deliver commodities physically to our buyers, processors, whole- sellers, retailers all around the wworld.
Countries - Brazil, Argentina, Myanmar, China, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Benin, Vietnam. etc.
Specialised commodities : Black Matpe , Kidney Beans, Pigeon Peas, Cowpeas, Black Eye Beans, Chick Peas ,,etc.
Ankit Gupta is a seasoned professional specializing in the kidney bean industry, with extensive experience in import, export, and domestic production. His journey in the agricultural sector began with a passion for quality crops and sustainable farming practices. Over the years, Ankit has established himself as a trusted expert in the kidney bean market, adept at navigating international trade regulations and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and buyers alike.
Ankit Gupta has led initiatives that promote the growth of kidney bean cultivation and trade, contributing significantly to the agricultural economy. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his hands-on approach to managing operations, ensuring the highest standards of product quality and customer satisfaction.
Ankit Gupta continues to drive innovation and growth in the kidney bean industry, leveraging his knowledge and expertise to meet the evolving needs of global markets while championing sustainable agricultural practices.

Mr. Pritesh Nandu

Panelist

Pritesh Nandu is a partner in Himatlal Hirji & Co, Navi Mumbai.
Himatlal Hirji & Co is a family-owned business dealing in pulses for more than 50 years and 3 generations.
Pritesh Nandu has an experience of more than 25 years and specializes in import and distribution of Kabuli, Kidney Beans, Peas and Brown eye beans  besides other pulses.
Himatlal Hirji & Co is in APMC Grain Market in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, the market being one of the largest grains markets in Asia

Dr. Sivananda Damodara Pai

Presenter

Born on 7th May, 1967, Dr. D. Sivananda Pai obtained M.Sc (Physics) in 1989 with first Rank from the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, M.Tech (Applied Optics) in 1993 with second Rank from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi and Ph.D Degree in Atmospheric Science in 2001from the University of Pune. He joined Indian Meteorological Service in 1992 and has worked in different capacities in areas like research, operational weather & climate services, teaching etc. During 2018-2022, Dr. Pai was Head of Office of Climate Research & Services. In between during 2022-23, Dr. Pai was the Director of the Climate Institute of Climate Change (ICCS), Kerala on deputation from IMD. At present, Dr. Pai is the Additional Director General of Meteorology (AGM) and is heading Environment Monitoring and Research Center (EMRC) and Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) Divisions of IMD, New Delhi. He has made outstanding contribution in the field of weather & climate services and has published about 72 research papers in various National and International journals and 25 research reports. His contribution includes development of several models for the operational forecasting of seasonal rainfall and temperatures, model for forecasting of monsoon onset over Kerala, computation of latest normal dates of monsoon onset and withdrawal, development of high resolution daily gridded data over India etc. His current fields of interest are climate variability & change and prediction.
Dr. Pai has served as a member of the WMO CBS Expert Team on Extended and Long-Range Forecasting, co-leader of the WMO Task Team on Regional Climate Outlook Forums (TT-RCOFs) during 2014-16& leader of TT-RCOFs from 2017-2018. During 2018-2019, he was the co-lead of WMO Inter-Programme Expert Team on Regional Climate Activities (IPET-RCA). From 2020 Dr. Pai is working as one of co-lead of working group on Basic Instructional Package for Climate Services (BIP-CS) of WMO Expert Team (ET) Capacity Development and Communication (CDC). Since 2010, he has also contributed significantly in the preparation of the seasonal consensus forecast outlook for south Asia region under South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF).
Dr. Pai is the recipient of award of excellence for outstanding performance for the year 2008 by IMD, Pune, Certificate of merit in Atmospheric Sciences for the year 2010 by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Indian Meteorological Society (IMS) Award for the best paper published on Weather and Climate Services (2011-2012), IMS Award for best paper published on Monsoon Research (2015-16), and Certificate in appreciation of services to the WMO technical commission for climatology (2014-2018) for significant contributions while serving as Lead of the task team on Regional Climate Outlook Forums (TT-RCOFs).

Mr. Mrituenjay Kumar Jha

Moderator

Mrituenjay Kumar Jha is commodity editor of Zee Business. He has been associated with Zee Business for last 16 years. He has more than 18 years of experience in commodity market. His commodity programme is widely viewed and No.1 among all the business channels with more than 60 percent of total broadcast viewer base. Mr. Jha has deep research and investigating intellect based on which he has exposed many scams in commodity market on pulses, castor, guar, jeera etc. He has won more than 20 awards in the field of journalism and broadcast.

Mr. Dilip Mohanty

Presentor & Panelist

Dilip Mohanty, Presently working as Senior Vice President, Head of Agri division, for Reliance Retail.
He has been in the business of procurement and Agro Commodities trading for more than three decades, working for companies like Amul, Venkateshwara Hatcheries (Venky’s), Ruchi Soya, Adani Exports, Nobel Grain, Glencore Grain.
His expertise lies in procurement, price assessment, supply chain and branding of various agri-commodities.
Educational Background: An agriculture graduate from Orissa and MBA from IRMA, Anand, Gujarat.

Mr.Vatsal Lilani

Panelist

Vatsal is a commodity trader with over 40 years experience and has worked with Global trading companies such as Andre & Cie of Switzerland & Noble Group of Hong Kong in locations such as Bangkok, Singapore, Toronto, Dubai, Rangoon and Tianjin, China. For over 10 years now, he runs his own company called Evertop Commodities Pte Ltd, Singapore which trades agro commodities primarily from Myanmar to the Indian sub continent.
A Masters in Marketing by background, he was also the President of the Overseas Agro Traders Association of Myanmar and an Executive Committee member of the Indo Myanmar Chamber of Commerce. He is also a prolific swimmer having done 26 miles non stop from Dharamtar to Gateway of India.

Mr. Alok Bhargava

Panelist

A Professional qualified Chartered Accountant from India. A merit Holder in chartered accountancy besides BSC (PCM), from Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Started the journey in 1995 from Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, Africa as Financial Controller with an International group.
After hands on to the market financials he entered into commodities trading in 1996 before moving to Kenya. Since then keeping the focus on the vast African territory he is now a globetrotter, diversifying and exploring market at innumerable countries.
In 2005 he moved to Dubai, UAE making as a hub for further challenges where he joined MNC as a Partner/Director spearheading Its growth across the African continent in countries including but not restricted to Tanzania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Uganda etc. Over the last couple of years Canada and Russia have also been added to list.
Given the admiration and wide acceptability ALOK BHARGAVA has earned through professional and transparent handling over the last 20 years collectively with the extensive knowledge he has gathered on various origins and products. Keeping with the same momentum and hunger to “do more” has given him immense courage to start his own venture in 2016 name as: “PRARAMB AGRI TRADING DMCC” (means- starting of a new Era) in Dubai, UAE, assuming the role of Director.
Through PRARAMB AGRI TRADING DMCC, Alok Bhargava shall continue to offer all products from all origins of which origins he has knowledge and expertise like: Sesame seed, Flax seeds, Groundnut along with various other products such as Pulses, spices, Cashew etc. from various origin including Africa and Canada/Russia.
PRARAMB AGRI TRADING DMCC have been awared as Emerging Re Exporter of the Year 2018 by Dubai exports in asscociation with DP world.
Awarded as the MOST ICONIC NRI of the year in 2018, in Dubai by Ministry of External Affairs India. (In food Category) He has been a regular invitee speaker at various oil seed organization conferences to make presentations on Trends in African Sesame Seed and Ground Nuts. He has been on expert panel of the World Pulses Conference especially for African pulses.
In 2021 He has been further conferred Maharana Awards ( Emerging Entrepreuner Award Agri Industries ) and FIN/ FORBES Africa Award for Best Innovative Business Leader .
In 2023 he was Honoured by World book of Records London as Ambassador of International Fair trade (Agri )
He always says: Have a dream, believe in it, pursue for it