Bangalore: Bharat Supply, the beyond-metros logistics company formed through the merger of Connect India and the logistics arm of Faarms, has appointed N. Balakrishna as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to this, he served as CFO at Snowman Logistics and brings over 14 years of cross-sector experience spanning warehousing, telecommunications, IT, and manufacturing.
Balakrishna will oversee the company’s financial strategy, risk management, and investor relations, supporting Bharat Supply’s aggressive expansion and upcoming fundraising initiatives. The appointment comes amid rapid growth in India’s logistics sector, driven by GST rationalisation, e-commerce penetration in smaller towns, and technological adoption across supply chains.
Taranbir Singh, CEO, Bharat Supply, said, “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.”
Balakrishna added, “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. 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.”
