Periodic price monitoring for a major IT company

Quarterly price tracking of laser commercial printers, multifunction printers and peripherals (specified by brand and model) through field visits to stores across major cities in India

Investigated channel partner programs of hand-held device providers

Enabled our client to formulate and launch attractive channel partner programs by providing market intelligence on current programs. Conducted interviews with managers and managing directors of premier channel partners to understand their experience and requirements from the providers' partner program.

Need analysis of exhibitors & visitors at technology exhibitions in Asia Pacific

Reported on the current need gaps in exhibitions by interviewing marketing heads of more than 100 technology companies in Asia Pacific and generated lists of potential exhibitors and visitors, with interviews in Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

Study on a niche sales channel for high tech companies in Europe

Estimated percentage of technology sales through a particular niche sales channel by interviewing more than 40 channel sales managers at high tech companies in Europe, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia.

Primary research across Europe, Asia and Africa for a globally renowned consulting firm

Analyzed the usage of travel and entertainment (T&E) corporate cards by companies in India, Australia, UK, South Africa and Ireland. Conducted in-depth interviews with both quantitative and qualitative data on T&E card usage, annual T&E spends, key trends and the Expense Management Systems used to track spend.

The J.P. Morgan Asset Management ValueNotes Investment Confidence Index

Designed, constructed and published the first ever investment sentiment index with JP Morgan Asset Management. The index is based on a nation-wide survey of over 1600 retail investors, 300 advisors and 50 corporate treasuries

Acquisition target identification in the arc welding equipment industry

Identified potential acquisition targets in the arc welding equipment industry. The suitability of the acquisition target was judged on parameters, such as: capabilities in arc welding, sales volumes, distribution strengths, proven export capabilities, potential synergies from combined business, and tax considerations.

Benchmarking of incentives for the renewable energy industry

The government of an emerging economy wanted to develop policies to attract foreign investment in renewable energy. We bench-marked fiscal, administrative and infrastructure incentives offered by five countries that have successfully attracted investment in renewable energy, with an analysis of key success factors

Identification of acquisition targets in “green” businesses

Identified acquisition targets (across the world) among companies providing services, solutions and products in information monitoring (smart energy), environment protection, energy efficiency and renewable energy. The analysis was based on defined performance parameters, the clients strategic needs, and possible valuations.

Setting up of a captive offshore unit for a publisher of financial research

Coordinated with various agencies (law firms, accountants, consultants, etc.) to enable start-up and ongoing compliance with local laws and regulations. Developed HR policies, hired key employees, and negotiated agreements with partners.