Key Takeaways
- Luminis has partnered with Forvis Mazars in India to expand its microbiome-based technologies into Indian agriculture and aquaculture.
- The partnership focuses on soil microbiome applications to address soil degradation, climate resilience, and yield instability.
- Nalanda Capital Partners facilitated the deal and will continue supporting commercial and capital strategies.
- The move aims to scale AI-powered genomic data systems across India’s diverse farming systems.
- Forvis Mazars brings regulatory expertise and farmer networks to help Luminis accelerate deployment of next-gen bioproducts.
Luminis Partnership with Forvis Mazars in India Aims to Transform Soil and Aquaculture
Luminis Leverages Forvis Mazars’ India Network for Precision Agriculture Expansion
Luminis, a global company specializing in microbiome intelligence and precision agri-tech, has announced a strategic partnership with Forvis Mazars in India, a major international advisory and audit firm. The collaboration will help Luminis scale its impact in aquaculture and expand into the soil microbiome space across India’s agriculture sector.
The agreement aims to unlock sustainable solutions to challenges including declining soil health, climate vulnerability, and dependence on antibiotics in farming.
Luminis Expands Microbiome Intelligence Capabilities in Indian Agriculture
AI-Powered Omni Biome Platform to Address Yield and Climate Challenges
Through its proprietary Omni Biome AI platform and deep genomics expertise, Luminis will deploy AI-driven solutions to help Indian farmers tackle:
- Soil degradation and nutrient loss
- Yield unpredictability
- Disease management without antibiotics
- Climate change resilience in cropping systems
The platform will be supported by genomic data lakes created through extensive Next-Gen Sequencing (NGS) capabilities.
Nalanda Capital and Forvis Mazars to Accelerate Luminis Growth
Advisory Partners Back Luminis’ Strategic Expansion in Soil Health Innovation
The partnership was facilitated by Nalanda Capital Partners, who are leading the capital and commercialization roadmap. Nalanda Co-founder Ayan Desai stated that the partnership “plants the seeds for a healthier, more sustainable food system—one microbe at a time.”
Ajay Kakra of Forvis Mazars emphasized the synergy between innovative agri-tech and advisory services, noting this partnership helps scale microbiome-based technologies that can deliver meaningful impact in both crop and aquaculture sectors.
Luminis Strategy Aligns with India’s Agricultural Growth Objectives
Agriculture’s Role in GDP Supports Focus on Sustainability and Food Security
Agriculture and allied industries contribute about 16% to India’s GDP. With food security and environmental sustainability as national priorities, Luminis’ entry into India via this partnership positions it to support national goals. Its solutions will help increase production efficiency while enhancing ecological outcomes across farming landscapes.
