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Varun Raheja

Varun Raheja

Founder & Director , Raheja Solar Food Processing

Varun Raheja is a visionary social entrepreneur and accomplished mechanical engineer, dedicated to transforming India’s agricultural landscape. At just 20, he co-founded Raheja Solar Food Processing with his mother, pioneering a decentralised food processing system that empowers small farmers struggling with unfair prices and food loss.
Rooted in his Sindhi heritage and engineering expertise, Varun developed one of the most affordable, advanced solar dryers—a technology that dehydrates produce while retaining its natural colour, taste, and nutrients. The dried products last over a year without preservatives, creating premium raw material for food brands.
India loses over ₹1,50,000 crores of produce annually, with small farmers most affected. Varun’s model addresses this crisis by combining technology with a buy-back guarantee, ensuring farmers’ incomes, reducing waste, and establishing a traceable and reliable supply chain.


In just six years, the venture has supported over 100,000 farmers, created more than 5,000 jobs, and significantly reduced post-harvest waste. Recognised by Shark Tank India, YourStory, The Better India, and Gen-E, Raheja Solar Food Processing is emerging as the most trusted B2B brand for clean, sustainable food ingredients.
Driven by his unwavering commitment to sustainability, Varun Raheja is not just solving a crisis—he is reimagining the future of food systems.

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