Partner Identification: Rigid Plastic Manufacturers

Identified rigid plastic packaging manufacturers and determined their suitability for contract manufacturing dual chamber bottles as specified by the client. Also determined the companies' manufacturing scalability, existing clients and pricing.

Identification of rice exporters for a European consulting firm

Our research presented Indian rice exports in terms of volumes exported; countries exported to; and details of government regulations and restrictions. The ten largest exporters of rice from India were further evaluated on the basis of their export capabilities, volumes, quality processes, prices and authenticity certifications.

Partner identification and selection for a French architecture firm

Identified over 150 Indian architects and project management firms , with specific capabilities in food processing, urban planning, hotels and hospitals. These were evaluated on relevant project experience, size, geographical presence, and scalability. Senior management interviews with short-listed firms helped assess their level of fit.

Partner selection for a French retail chain

The French retail chain, with more than 100 stores across Europe, was exploring India as a sourcing hub for diamond and gold jewellery for their stores. The study involved identifying and evaluating potential partners in India from whom the client could source jewellery. Parameters for selection included relevancy of their products, experience, current size, geographical presence, and scalability.

Partner selection for a French retail chain

A French retail chain, with more than 100 stores across Europe, was exploring India as a sourcing hub for diamond and gold jewellery. The study involved identifying and evaluating potential partners based on relevancy of their products, experience, current size, geographical presence, and scalability.

Investment appraisal of a listed Indian IT company for an Asian PE investor

Conducted a comprehensive analysis of the target company including competitive positioning, management evaluation, financial analysis, valuation and future earnings projections, SWOT and industry outlook.

Market assessment & validation for a US-based technology company

Assessed the potential demand and drivers for database monitoring, auditing and compliance technology from global Indian IT companies serving large US corporations. Our strategic research invalidated a key assumption/hypothesis and served to re-align the client's India strategy.

Investment Opportunities in the KPO sector

Helped a private equity investor to identify investment opportunities in KPO: animation & media, e-learning, engineering design, legal process outsourcing, pre-media & publishing, research & analytics. From a 500+ relevant universe (our database), we shortlisted companies based on investor's criteria and need for funding.

Opportunity assessment in the Indian mobile payments industry

This research, for a European payment systems provider evaluated the potential opportunity in the Indian mobile payments market. Deep insights were provided via in-depth interviews with financial and telecom regulators, m-payment providers, telecom carriers, and potential customers in m-commerce, media, mobile gaming.

Primary research on Chlorhexidine

A growth strategy firm involved in chemical, material and energy practices required primary research on Chlorhexidine. We conducted 35 interviews with end-users, suppliers and channel partners of Chlorhexidine. In-depth discussions were held with medium and large multinationals and hospital disinfectant manufacturers.