Luminis Collaborates with Forvis Mazars in India to Expand Microbiome-Based AgTech Solutions

The partnership aims to support Luminis’ expansion into India’s soil microbiome and aquaculture sectors, facilitated by Nalanda Capital Partners, with a focus on sustainable agriculture and microbiome-powered biotechnological solutions.

Sarthak MahajanBy Sarthak Mahajan calendar 06 May 2025 Views icon846 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
Luminis Collaborates with Forvis Mazars in India to Expand Microbiome-Based AgTech Solutions

Luminis, a company working in microbiome intelligence and precision agriculture technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Forvis Mazars in India, an international advisory, audit, and tax services firm. The collaboration is intended to strengthen Luminis’ presence in aquaculture and extend its solutions into India’s soil microbiome segment.

Nalanda Capital Partners, acting as the strategic and capital advisory partner, facilitated the partnership. The firm continues to support Luminis’ plans to scale biological data into applied solutions for agriculture and related sectors.

Through this collaboration, Luminis aims to apply its Omni Biome AI platform and genomics tools to address challenges such as soil degradation, inconsistent yields, rising agricultural diseases, and climate-related stresses. The company also seeks to reduce the agricultural sector’s dependency on antibiotics while maintaining productivity.

Rachelle Jensen, CEO of Luminis, noted that the collaboration brings together scientific tools, networks, and financial support to introduce microbiome-based solutions in Indian farming. The company is also investing in developing genomic data infrastructure through Next Generation Sequencing and AI, with the goal of deploying these technologies in India’s agri-food systems.

Ajay Kakra, Associate Partner at Forvis Mazars in India, said the partnership aligns with the firm’s advisory goals in the crop and aquaculture sectors. He highlighted the opportunity to integrate microbiome innovations with sectoral knowledge to improve agricultural outcomes.

Ayan Desai, Co-founder of Nalanda Capital Partners, commented that the firm supports scalable innovations with practical applications in sustainable food systems.

Agriculture contributes roughly 16% to India’s GDP. The introduction of sustainable and science-based practices is expected to further support national food security and agricultural resilience.

Luminis is a biotech company focused on developing microbiome-based solutions for agriculture. Using next-generation sequencing and AI-driven insights, the company identifies microbial patterns to develop targeted probiotics and bioproducts aimed at improving farm productivity, environmental resilience, and animal health. More details can be found at www.luministech.com.

Forvis Mazars in India offers audit, tax, and advisory services across industries. With more than 1,600 professionals and nine offices in cities including Delhi, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, the firm operates as part of a global network covering over 100 countries. 

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