Bharat Supply, a logistics and supply chain management company, has announced the appointment of N. Balakrishna as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Balakrishna, a chartered accountant with 14 years of experience in national and international roles, will lead the company’s financial strategy, risk management, and investor relations. He has previously worked across various sectors, including iron and steel manufacturing, telecommunications, IT, and warehousing.
Prior to this move, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Snowman Logistics.
In his new role, Balakrish will help strengthen Bharat Supply’s aggressive expansion strategy and upcoming fundraising programmes.
Taranbir Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Bharat Supply, said, “We are delighted to welcome Bala at a time when Bharat Supply is expanding rapidly across Bharat markets. With GST rationalisation giving a fresh push to the economy and the rural logistics sector opening unprecedented opportunities, his deep financial expertise will help us scale faster, strengthen our governance framework and support our role as logistics partner for leading industry players.”
N. Balakrishna said, “I am excited to join Bharat Supply at this pivotal stage of growth. The logistics sector in India is undergoing a transformation, driven by the adoption of technology, regulatory clarity, and supply-chain integration, which are enhancing efficiencies. My focus will be on building a strong financial foundation, supporting sustainable expansion across Bharat regions, and creating long-term value for our partners and investors.”
Founded in 2015 by Taranbir Singh, Aditya Khanna and Alok Dugga, Bharat Supply is a beyond-metros logistics company formed through the merger of Connect India and the logistics arm of Faarms.
I offer logistics and supply chain management solutions that include freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs clearance services. It offers first-mile, middle-mile, and last-mile delivery services.
Bharat Supply, backed by leading investors including Aavishkaar Capital, Cornelius (Conny) Boersch, founder of Conny & Co., and Singaporean angel investor Koh Boon Hwee, has already established its presence across more than 200,000 villages. With an ambitious growth strategy, it now plans to extend its footprint to over 300 districts by the end of 2025, out of India’s 800-plus districts.
