Why India's cold storages need collateral management

India's cold storage infrastructure plays a critical role in reducing post-harvest losses and supporting farmers. However, experts argue that physical preservation facilities must be paired with proper collateral management and structured trade finance mechanisms to unlock their full potential.

For the agricultural sector to achieve genuine resilience, cold storage operations need to be integrated with formal financing frameworks. This would enable better credit access for farmers and storage operators, while reducing wastage and improving supply chain efficiency across the agri-business sector.