Ashish Kumar

MBA in Agribusiness Management candidate with a strong academic background in B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture and practical exposure to the agri-food industry. Experienced in market research, daily price benchmarking, category management, and sales & marketing coordination during internship. Passionate about strengthening agribusiness value chains through analytical thinking and market-driven strategies.

Category Intern at Akshyakalpa Organic (2025-11 – 2026-01)

During my internship, I conducted comprehensive price benchmarking and competitive analysis to assess market positioning. I supported category management and sales operations through consumer and performance analysis. Additionally, I prepared analytical reports to facilitate strategic, data-driven decision-making.

Rural Horticulture Work Experience at ANDUAT, Ayodhya (2024-01 – 2024-04)

Completed a four-month rural immersion program, collaborating with farmers to improve income and productivity. Conducted field assessments to identify supply chain challenges and proposed strategic agribusiness solutions to enhance market access for smallholder farmers.

Experiential Learning Program (ELP) at ANDUAT, Ayodhya (2023-07 – 2023-12)

• Led a 19-member cross-functional team in developing and marketing value-added horticultural products
• Implemented data-driven pricing and demand strategies to expand market reach
• Managed budgeting, inventory, and performance monitoring to ensure operational efficiency

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Agribusiness Management – ICAR-IVRI, Bareilly (2024 – 2026)

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Horticulture – ANDUAT, Ayodhya (2020 – 2024)