D. Rajesh, Founder of HRD AGRO TECH, is a visionary leader with a strong background in commerce, education, and entrepreneurship. A Master’s degree holder in Commerce and Bachelor of Education, he brings over 8 years of experience as a professor, coupled with a rich lineage of farming and traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
Hailing from a family of farmers and Vaidyas, D. Rajesh is the grandson of the late Vaidya D. Ganpatrao, a renowned Nadi Vaidya(expertise in Neurology).He left his teaching career to support farmers and provide traditional medical support to communities, leveraging his 34+ years of experience in retail, Ayurveda, agriculture, and dairy.
With a proven track record of scaling consumer-centric businesses across India, D. Rajesh has led P&L operations and portfolio transformations, driving 20-30% year-on-year revenue growth. He has collaborated with Samruddhi Milk and Milk product and launched AARYA VEDIC brands, ghee and other dairy products also spearheaded a sustainable dairy initiative, combining traditional farming practices with modern technology to enhance farmers’ lives.
As a pioneer, he introduced cannabis-based medicines to the Indian market through Hemp Street Medicare, partnering with 8000 Ayurveda practitioners and 2000 clinics nationwide. At Mera Kisan (Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited), he launched organic food products, directly engaging with 10,000 farmers and initiating organic farming programs to boost their profitability and sustainability.
D. Rajesh’s expertise lies in consumer segmentation, omni-channel expansion, and crafting insight-led brand strategies for premium and mass-market audiences.