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From Panchayat to Global: Odisha-Based Aquapulse Exports India’s Finest Seafood to the World

• ByStartupStory     |    October 14, 2025

What began as a grassroots advisory initiative in rural Odisha has today evolved into one of India’s most inspiring agritech and export success stories. Aquapulse, founded by Abhishek Dwivedy (Founder & CEO) and Abhilash Dwivedy (Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer),  is redefining the aquaculture landscape by fusing traditional know-how with advanced AI, data intelligence, and global market reach.

In just a few years, the company has transformed from a panchayat-level advisory platform to a full-fledged aquatech and seafood export enterprise, proving that rural innovation can indeed achieve global excellence.

An alumnus of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Abhishek Dwivedy brings over 14 years of deep-rooted expertise in aquaculture. His hands-on experience in pond management and sustainable farming forms the foundation of Aquapulse’s scientific approach to aquaculture.

“Our mission has always been clear — to combine data, AI, and farmer wisdom to create sustainable value,” says Abhishek. “From water quality to post-harvest standards, we ensure every process meets global benchmarks.”

Abhilash Dwivedy complements this vision with extensive experience from the corporate sector, having worked on smallholder farming and agribusiness strategies with multinational firms. His strategic insight has enabled Aquapulse to build structured, scalable, and impact-driven models that connect rural producers directly to global seafood buyers.

Together, the brothers have built a farmer-first ecosystem, empowering thousands of smallholders across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal to become competitive global exporters.

AI-Driven Aquatech and Global Exports

Aquapulse’s evolution from advisory to AI-enabled operations reflects the founders’ deep understanding of the sector’s challenges. The company’s platform leverages AI-backed analytics, IoT-based pond monitoring, and export intelligence to reduce post-harvest losses and improve yield predictability.

Today, shrimps nurtured through Aquapulse’s ecosystem are being exported to markets across Asia and beyond, representing both India’s growing aquaculture potential and the resilience of its rural entrepreneurs.

Investor Confidence and Sustainable Growth

Aquapulse’s impact-driven model has attracted notable backers, including Caspian Impact Investments and Nabkissan (a subsidiary of NABARD), who recognize its measurable contribution to rural livelihoods, sustainable aquaculture, and food security.

By focusing on farmer capacity building, traceability, and quality assurance, Aquapulse has helped rural communities transition from subsistence to prosperity — turning smallholder farmers into global suppliers.

“We started with advisory. We became enablers. And today, we are exporters of India’s finest shrimp,” say Abhishek and Abhilash Dwivedy. “Every product we export carries the story of a farmer, a family, and a future we believe in.”

Scaling Rural India to Global Markets

Beyond its business milestones, Aquapulse stands as a symbol of how rural innovation, when paired with modern technology, can create globally competitive enterprises. The company continues to invite impact investors, strategic partners, and changemakers to join its mission of building a sustainable, intelligent, and inclusive seafood supply chain.

For Aquapulse, this journey is not just about exporting seafood — it’s about exporting India’s rural resilience and intelligence to the world.

About Aquapulse

Aquapulse is an Odisha-based aquaculture and seafood export startup operating at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and trade. The company leverages AI-driven intelligence, quality control systems, and market analytics to empower farmers, ensure traceable production, and deliver world-class seafood to global markets.

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