With over 25 years of industry experience, Smita Gaokar leads “Praj Nexus Global,” an export-focused enterprise specializing in fresh vegetables, fruits, and cereals. An Electronics Engineering graduate (B.E.) with an MBA(Finance), she blends engineering precision with strategic business acumen to build a resilient, quality-driven supply chain from farm to global markets.

Agriculture roots and hands-on involvement

• Deeply connected to farming communities; actively involved in field operations, seasonal planning, and post-harvest handling.
• Regular farm visits to align cultivation practices with buyer specifications, food safety, and traceability.
• Champion of sustainable practices, cold-chain optimization, and minimal-waste logistics.

Team backed by agriculture and export expertise

• Leads a cross-functional team with strong backgrounds in agronomy, procurement, quality assurance, and international trade.
• Robust export operations capability: documentation, compliance, phytosanitary protocols, and destination-market requirements.

Quality, process, and relationships

• Built on rigorous systems: farm audits, grading/sorting protocols, rapid pre-cooling, and temperature-controlled logistics.
• Belief in process discipline, transparent communication, and long-term relationships with buyers, farmers, and logistics partners.

Supported by a trusted farmer network

• Close collaboration with a committed grower base for consistent volumes, crop planning, and farm-level quality improvements.
• Supports farmers through best-practice guidance, input planning, and fair, on-time payments.