R M Drip and Sprinklers Systems Limited has announced a strategic technology partnership with an advanced farm automation technology company, marking its entry into IoT-based smart irrigation and digital agriculture. This initiative represents a key milestone in the Company's transition toward technology-led growth, recurring revenue generation, and expansion into next-generation agriculture solutions. Strategic Highlights.

Entry into next-generation irrigation automation. Expansion from hardware-led products to integrated hardware + software platform. New revenue streams from hardware, mobile apps, analytics and subscriptions.

Expected contribution of 5% of revenue in fiscal year27, 30% growth expected in this segment from fiscal year 27 onwards. Leverage of 1,000+ dealer and retail touchpoints for nationwide rollout, supported by favourable government initiatives, subsidies adoption driving faster farmer adoption. Strong alignment with water conservation, solar irrigation and digital agriculture initiatives.

Enhances long-term revenue visibility, margin profile and business scalability. Driving the Next Phase of Irrigation Automation Automation Automation. Government support is entering the next stage of irrigation modernisation, with the focus shifting from micro-irrigation adoption to precision and smart irrigation, positioning automation as a long-term structural growth trend.

Strong Alignment with National Priorities. Phase, timeline, Focus, Phase 1, 2015-2022, Micro irrigation adoption, Phase 2, 2023-2028, Micro + Solar + Automation integration. The partnership aligns with India's long-term focus on: Water conservation.

Renewable energy adoption. Improving farmer income. Digital agriculture transformation.

Near-term outlook. Accelerated adoption driven by subsidies and solar pump installations. Increasing awareness among farmers.

Rising demand from greenhouse and polyhouse farming. Medium-term outlook. Integration of AI, predictive analytics, and precision agriculture tools.

Evolution toward comprehensive digital farm management platforms. Long-term outlook. Smart irrigation expected to become a standard farming practice. Sustained policy support and climate-driven demand expected to drive long-term industry growth.