Kisani Urjaa (KUPL), an agri-tech enterprise announced the appointment of Anand Behl as Chief Business Officer (CBO).
With over 30 years of experience in agribusiness and sustainability, Behl will spearhead KUPL’s efforts to scale sustainable, technology-driven agricultural and renewable energy solutions nationwide.
Anand’s career spans India, Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia, working across spices, plantation crops, oleoresins, aromatics, and horticulture. He has led digital traceability projects, AI-powered biodiversity platforms, and circular economy initiatives that convert agro-waste into biofuels, building sustainable value chains, and scalable carbon credit frameworks. Anand holds a degree in agriculture from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, an Executive MBA, and advanced management certifications from IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Kochi. He is also certified in areas including ISO quality audits, biofuels, precision agriculture, Six Sigma, and Safety, Health & Environment (SHE).
In his role, Anand Behl will lead the development of a tech-enabled feedstock supply chain, and precision farming support for farmers. He will also drive strategic partnerships to integrate regenerative agriculture, carbon reduction, and renewable energy generation, guiding KUPL’s growth toward a digitized, climate-smart Agri-Energy model.
Under his leadership, KUPL is set to scale dual-use agro-renewable initiatives where farmland supports both food production and clean energy generation. He will champion AI and IoT-based platforms that enhance yield efficiency, carbon reduction, and rural livelihoods.
Anand Behl, Chief Business Officer, Kisani Urjaa, said, “I am honored to join Kisani Urjaa at a pivotal time when India’s renewable and rural sectors are converging like never before. Renewables extend beyond energy; they create ecosystems. We are now at a juncture where every acre can be a climate solution, and every farmer is a green innovator. At Kisani Urjaa and Gruner Renewable Energy, we combine satellite intelligence, AI-driven AgriTech, and sustainable farming practices to build a future that is clean, inclusive, and profitable for all stakeholders. Empowering farmers, enhancing biodiversity, and advancing carbon-smart agriculture are key to this promise. Through this initiative, we aim to empower over 10,000 farmers by 2026.”
Utkarsh Gupta, Founder & CEO of Gruner Renewable Energy and Kisani Urjaa, said, “Anand’s appointment reflects our ambition to make KUPL India’s most trusted Agri-Energy company. His vast expertise, ranging from managing 250,000 plus farmers to deploying AI in rural ecosystems, makes him the ideal partner to accelerate our rollout of sustainable, and digital platforms across India. His leadership will be instrumental in scaling, grounded in circular economy principles, regenerative agriculture, and farmer-centric business models.”
