| | SEPTEMBER 20259Bharat Supply, a logistics company serving markets beyond major metropolitan areas and created from the combination of Connect India and Faarms' logistics division, has named N. Balakrishna as its Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he held the CFO position at Snowman Logistics and possesses more than 14 years of diverse experience across warehousing, telecommunications, information technology, and manufacturing sectors.In his new role, Balakrishna will manage the company's financial planning, risk oversight, and relationships with investors while supporting Bharat Supply's ambitious growth plans and forthcoming capital-raising efforts. This hiring occurs during a period of accelerated expansion in India's logistics industry, fueled by GST reforms, e-commerce growth in smaller cities, and increased technology integration throughout supply networks."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", says Taranbir Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Bharat Supply."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", Balakrishna says.This appointment takes place as India's logistics industry experiences significant transformation, characterized by major tax reductions across transportation segments, revolutionary advances in compliance digitization, enhanced focus on government initiatives, and GST streamlining. As e-Commerce extends into smaller cities and rural markets, the need for last-mile delivery services is increasing dramatically.Bharat Supply partners with prominent companies in e-Commerce, agriculture, and consumer goods sectors to transport products throughout India's remote areas, linking consumers and small enterprises to broader commercial networks.The organization stated that Balakrishna's skills in financial strategy and treasury operations will contribute to reinforcing its bold growth plans and forthcoming capital-raising initiatives. Bharat Supply, which has support from prominent investors such as Aavishkaar Capital, Cornelius (Conny) Boersch who founded Conny & Co., and Singapore-based angel investor Koh Boon Hwee, has successfully reached over 200,000 villages throughout the country.Through its forward-thinking expansion approach, the company aims to broaden its operations to more than 300 districts before 2025 concludes, representing a significant portion of India's total 800-plus districts. BHARAT SUPPLY APPOINTED N. BALAKRISHNA AS CFOIN FOCUS"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", Balakrishna adds
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