Sairam Mahalingam

Sairam is a highly experienced professional with over 35 years in the Agri Commodity Procurement sector, specifically within Mandis (APMC), as well as in Operations and Supply Chain management, warehousing, and finance. He has held senior positions at several leading organizations, including Shakti Bhog Foods Ltd, Inditrade NBFC, Star-agri, SWIL, Reliance Commodities, and Gill & Co Ltd. He possesses a remarkable ability to quickly learn and devise solutions to operational challenges within the Agri Supply Chain industry. His strong connections within the market provide a competitive advantage, enabling him to keep clients informed about market trends and fluctuations. In addition to his role as Managing Director of a Food Trading company, he successfully leads a Farmers Society and a Farmer Producer Organization (FPO).

Sairam conceived the idea, which was subsequently discussed and introduced as the "Direct" Platform.