Press Room - Avalon Consulting https://www.apex-avalon.sg/category/press-room/ Avalon Consulting is an Asia focused strategy consulting firm Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:37:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.apex-avalon.sg/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/favicon-consult-avalon-70x70.png Press Room - Avalon Consulting https://www.apex-avalon.sg/category/press-room/ 32 32 Thoughts on Renewability Sector for World Earth Day https://www.apex-avalon.sg/press-room/thoughts-on-renewability-sector-for-world-earth-day/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:49:12 +0000 https://www.apex-avalon.sg/?p=3880 Ayush Patodia, Associate Vice President at Avalon Consulting, shared his views on India’s accelerating energy transition on World Earth Day. He highlighted how India is emerging as a global example...

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Ayush Patodia, Associate Vice President at Avalon Consulting, shared his views on India’s accelerating energy transition on World Earth Day. He highlighted how India is emerging as a global example of climate action, with a bold shift towards non-fossil fuel energy sources.

Thoughts on Renewability Sector for World Earth Day

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India’s Wearable Revolution: From Growth to Innovation https://www.apex-avalon.sg/press-room/indias-wearable-revolution-from-growth-to-innovation/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:58:44 +0000 https://www.apex-avalon.sg/?p=3822 Hammad Murtaza and Arka Ghosh, Consultants at Avalon Consulting co-authored an article on India’s Wearable Revolution: From Growth to Innovation, published in TimesTech Buzz They discussed the significant growth in...

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Hammad Murtaza and Arka Ghosh, Consultants at Avalon Consulting co-authored an article on India’s Wearable Revolution: From Growth to Innovation, published in TimesTech Buzz

They discussed the significant growth in India’s wearable technology market, driven by a young, health-conscious population, technological advancements, and increasing disposable incomes.

India's Wearable Revolution: From Growth to Innovation

Read here- https://timestech.in/indias-wearable-revolution-from-market-growth-to-strategic-innovation/

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India’s Groundwater Challenge and The Way Forward https://www.apex-avalon.sg/press-room/indias-groundwater-challenge-and-the-way-forward/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:55:50 +0000 https://www.apex-avalon.sg/?p=3820 Utkarsh Bhargava, Consultant at Avalon Consulting, shared his views on From Solutions to Challenges: How Government Policies Fuelled India’s Groundwater Crisis and The Path Forward, published in EverythingAboutWater Magazine. He...

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Utkarsh Bhargava, Consultant at Avalon Consulting, shared his views on From Solutions to Challenges: How Government Policies Fuelled India’s Groundwater Crisis and The Path Forward, published in EverythingAboutWater Magazine.

He highlighted how Green Revolution policies led to a loss of agricultural biodiversity, while government incentives for year-round cultivation of water-intensive crops and easy groundwater extraction have severely depleted the country’s reserves. He emphasized the urgent need for policy intervention and sustainable water management to address this growing crisis.

India's Groundwater Challenge and The Way Forward

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Impact of Nissan-Honda Merger on Indian Automotive Market https://www.apex-avalon.sg/press-room/impact-of-nissan-honda-merger-on-indian-automotive-market/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:18:57 +0000 https://www.apex-avalon.sg/?p=3788 Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner at Avalon Consulting shared his insights on “Impact of Nissan-Honda Merger on Indian Automotive Market”, published in Deccan Herald He pointed out that Nissan, once a pioneer...

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Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner at Avalon Consulting shared his insights on “Impact of Nissan-Honda Merger on Indian Automotive Market”, published in Deccan Herald

He pointed out that Nissan, once a pioneer in the EV segment 15 years ago, lost its momentum, while Honda never ventured into this space.

He also emphasized the challenges the merger would face in overcoming these issues.

Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com//business/companies/nissan-honda-merger-could-come-with-headwinds-in-indian-market-3331946

Subhabrata Sengupta

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Unlocking Opportunities for Global Brands in India https://www.apex-avalon.sg/press-room/unlocking-opportunities-for-global-brands-in-india/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:18:56 +0000 https://www.apex-avalon.sg/?p=3787 Ridhi Kukreja and Vyshna Ramesh, Consultants at Avalon Consulting co- authored an article on Unlocking Opportunities for Global Brands in India, which was published in Indian Textile Journal (ITJ) They...

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Ridhi Kukreja and Vyshna Ramesh, Consultants at Avalon Consulting co- authored an article on Unlocking Opportunities for Global Brands in India, which was published in Indian Textile Journal (ITJ)

They talked about India’s booming retail market, highlighting the abundant opportunities for global apparel brands tempted by young population, increasing incomes, and sustainable fashion trends.

Also, noted several challenges like navigating complex FDI regulations and local sourcing mandates.

Ridhi Kukreja and Vyshna Ramesh

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Impact of Widening Trade Deficit on the Indian Economy https://www.apex-avalon.sg/press-room/impact-of-widening-trade-deficit-on-the-indian-economy/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:20:18 +0000 https://www.apex-avalon.sg/?p=3808 Ayush Patodia, Associate Vice President at Avalon Consulting shared his views on Impact of Widening Trade Deficit on the Indian Economy, which was published in Outlook Business He highlighted that...

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Ayush Patodia, Associate Vice President at Avalon Consulting shared his views on Impact of Widening Trade Deficit on the Indian Economy, which was published in Outlook Business

He highlighted that India’s trade deficit in FY24, driven by imports of capital goods and oil, signals industrial growth but also energy dependency.

Further, he suggested to reduce the deficit, India must boost domestic manufacturing, enhance exports, and attract foreign investments through strategic policies and infrastructure improvements.

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A rising Trend of Subscribers in Rural India https://www.apex-avalon.sg/press-room/a-rising-trend-of-subscribers-in-rural-india/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:58:37 +0000 https://www.apex-avalon.sg/?p=3782 Premchand Chandrasekharan, Partner at Avalon Consulting shared his insights on “Rising Trend of Subscribers in Rural India”, published in Business Line He pointed that rural areas often lack accessible entertainment...

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Premchand Chandrasekharan, Partner at Avalon Consulting shared his insights on “Rising Trend of Subscribers in Rural India”, published in Business Line He pointed that rural areas often lack accessible entertainment options like malls and cinemas and OTT platforms on mobile devices offer local language content, which might be more appealing than mainstream content in nearby towns. He also mentioned that mobile entertainment can be shared within rural family units, creating a unique experience compared to urban areas.

Premchand Chandrasekharan

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Impact of Carewashing on Organizational Talent https://www.apex-avalon.sg/press-room/impact-of-carewashing-on-organizational-talent/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:34:59 +0000 https://www.apex-avalon.sg/?p=3771 Divya Jain, HR Head at Avalon Consulting shared her insights on Impact of Carewashing on Organizational Talent, featured in The Economic Times She discussed the concept of “carewashing,” where companies...

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Divya Jain, HR Head at Avalon Consulting shared her insights on Impact of Carewashing on Organizational Talent, featured in The Economic Times

She discussed the concept of “carewashing,” where companies superficially promote their commitment to social causes without implementing substantial changes.

She pointed that superficial marketing campaigns and untimely settlement of benefits can result in legal actions based on a breach of promise.

Additionally, she stressed the need for authentic leadership and fostering a supportive culture to prevent legal issues and protect the company’s reputation.

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Indian Automotive Brands: Accelerating Their D2C Journeys https://www.apex-avalon.sg/press-room/indian-automotive-brands-accelerating-their-d2c-journeys/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:38:25 +0000 https://www.apex-avalon.sg/?p=3731 Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner at Avalon Consulting, shared his insights on the Indian Automotive Brands’ D2C Transition in Financial Express. He shared his experience sharing that the shift D2C made sense...

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Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner at Avalon Consulting, shared his insights on the Indian Automotive Brands’ D2C Transition in Financial Express.

He shared his experience sharing that the shift D2C made sense for carmakers with small footprints, especially in the luxury segment citing that the luxury segments is highly oriented on overall brand experience. He also highlighted the need for dealers to evolve their business model around service which is their highest revenue generating segments.

Accelerating Their D2C Journeys

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PM E-Drive: Incentivizing EV Innovation and Domestic Innovation https://www.apex-avalon.sg/press-room/pm-e-drive-incentivizing-ev-innovation-and-domestic-innovation/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:49:25 +0000 https://www.apex-avalon.sg/?p=3677 Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner at Avalon Consulting, shared his insights on the PM E-DRIVE scheme in Energetica India Magazine. He highlighted that the scheme encourages local assembly by allowing cell imports...

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Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner at Avalon Consulting, shared his insights on the PM E-DRIVE scheme in Energetica India Magazine.

He highlighted that the scheme encourages local assembly by allowing cell imports but restricting assembled battery packs, reducing uncertainties in EV manufacturing. Subhabrata also emphasized Aadhaar-based verification through the PM E-DRIVE app and the government’s investment in testing and surveillance upgrades, driving quality and innovation in India’s EV ecosystem.

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Ecommerce sales during the Indian festival season https://www.apex-avalon.sg/press-room/ecommerce-sales-during-the-indian-festival-season/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:50:33 +0000 https://www.apex-avalon.sg/?p=3735 Santosh Sreedhar, Partner at Avalon Consulting provided his views with ET NOW on E-commerce sales during the Indian Festival Season He emphasized the three major factors driving growth in e-commerce...

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Santosh Sreedhar, Partner at Avalon Consulting provided his views with ET NOW on E-commerce sales during the Indian Festival Season

He emphasized the three major factors driving growth in e-commerce sales and noted that a deeper analysis of offline sales data will offer a more comprehensive understanding of the economy’s condition.

Ecommerce sales during the Indian festival season

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Post-Festive Slump in Retail Sales and the Falling Footfalls https://www.apex-avalon.sg/press-room/post-festive-slump-in-retail-sales-and-the-falling-footfalls/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:45:45 +0000 https://www.apex-avalon.sg/?p=3662 Santosh Sreedhar, Partner at Avalon Consulting provided his views with Financial Express (India) on Post- Festive Slump in Retail Sales and the Falling Footfalls. He discussed the impact of post-festive...

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Santosh Sreedhar, Partner at Avalon Consulting provided his views with Financial Express (India) on Post- Festive Slump in Retail Sales and the Falling Footfalls.

He discussed the impact of post-festive season dynamics on retailers and that many brands rely on “price anchoring” during sales seasons to attract customers.

However, after the festive period, retailers face challenges such as reduced foot traffic and increased returns, which can strain their operations and profitability.

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