Media Release
Panama Corporation, a US–headquartered precision-agritech innovator, has been named to the Forbes India DGEMS 2025 Select 200, a prestigious recognition that highlights emerging global enterprises shaping the future of cross-border business. Bootstrapped and founder-led, the company is redefining sustainable agriculture through the deployment of AI, deep learning, and machine learning across its hydroponic saffron and medicinal plant cultivation facilities in India, Europe, and the United States.
Founded by entrepreneur Vivek Raj, Panama Corporation has rapidly emerged as one of the global leaders in intelligent agriculture. The company integrates nutrient-modelling AI systems, DCCNN-based disease detection, and closed-loop resource optimisation to create resilient, economically viable, and environmentally responsible farming environments. Its technology stack enables crops such as saffron, which traditionally require specific climatic and soil conditions, to be grown year-round in controlled indoor farms with predictability, consistency, and near-zero wastage.
Speaking about the recognition, Vivek Raj, chairman of Panama Corporation, said: “Panama was built on the belief that modern agriculture must be guided by intelligence, not intuition. Being selected as one of the DGEMS 2025 Select 200 is a proud milestone because it validates the years we’ve invested in research, data, and experimentation. This recognition strengthens our commitment to build an agricultural ecosystem where technology preserves nature instead of replacing it.”
Under Raj’s leadership, the company has accelerated the adoption of AI-powered systems that regulate temperature, humidity, nutrient composition, and spectral lighting with precision. These systems not only mimic ideal environmental conditions but also continuously learn from real-time plant behaviour, allowing each cultivation cycle to outperform the previous one. The approach stands at the intersection of ESG, agritech, and climate-responsible innovation—three pillars Panama considers essential for the future of food and medicinal crops.
“We see agriculture entering a new era where data becomes the most valuable input,” Raj added. “Our hydroponic farms are designed to remove unpredictability, protect biodiversity, and deliver high-value crops without the burden of chemical intervention. The DGEMS platform gives us a global stage to collaborate with thinkers, investors, and policymakers who share our belief in technology-first, sustainability-driven growth.”
Panama Corporation’s ongoing expansion includes advanced hydroponic saffron facilities, medicinal plant research units, and large-scale vertical farms configured to operate as climate-resilient production systems. By decentralising production across the US, India, and Europe, the company aims to create a global supply chain that is clean, stable, and immune to traditional agricultural risks such as weather fluctuation, disease, and soil degradation.
The company’s global ambition is rooted in its founding philosophy of merging intelligence with sustainability. While fully bootstrapped, Panama has grown through technical depth, operational discipline, and long-term vision rather than external capital. Its inclusion in the DGEMS 2025 Select 200 reinforces the strength of that model and marks a strategic step toward broader global partnerships and cross-border expansion.
“Panama is committed to proving that agriculture can be both profitable and planet-positive,” Raj said. “Our journey is just beginning, and recognitions like DGEMS motivate us to scale faster, innovate deeper, and bring next-generation farming to the world.”