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US Auto Tariffs and how Indian Auto Players Bracing for the Impact

Avalon Consulting — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:54:17 +0000

Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner at Avalon Consulting shared his views on US Auto Tariffs and how Indian Auto Players Bracing for the Impact, which was published in BusinessToday, The Economic Times, Financial Express (India) and Franchise India Holdings Limited

He noted that the impact of new tariffs is still unclear, but Indian exporters with U.S. presence could localize production to reduce risk. However, potential ripple effects on exports to markets like Mexico and North America require close monitoring.

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US Auto Tariffs- Impact of Indian EV Battery Makers

Avalon Consulting — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:07:50 +0000

Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner at Avalon Consulting shared his views on US Auto Tariffs and its Impact on Indian EV Battery Makers, which was published in Hindustan Times and Mint.

He highlighted that Trump administration policies may flood the market with cheaper EV battery imports, challenging local manufacturers, but expects government support to safeguard domestic players.

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India’s Wearable Revolution: From Growth to Innovation

Avalon Consulting — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:58:44 +0000

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.

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

Avalon Consulting — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:55:50 +0000

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.

Read here – https://www.eawater.com/emagazine-2024/january-2025-edition/

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India’s Circular Economy: Big Growth, Less Waste

Avalon Consulting — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:46:14 +0000

Ayush Patodia, Associate Vice President at Avalon Consulting shared his views on India’s Circular Economy: Big Growth, Less Waste, which was published in ResponsibleUs.

He highlighted about improving resource efficiency that could significantly boost India’s GDP and reduce raw material costs in various industries.

Additionally, optimizing resources can help decrease the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels.

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Impact of Nissan-Honda Merger on Indian Automotive Market

Avalon Consulting — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:30:29 +0000

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.

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Unlocking Opportunities for Global Brands in India

Avalon Consulting — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:23:58 +0000

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.

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Beyond Boundaries: HR for the Next Decade

Avalon Consulting — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:01:21 +0000

Ramakrishnan Krishnaswamy, Vice President at Avalon Consulting, was invited as a speaker at the 16th edition of the HR NXT Conclave 2025, where he talked on “How Technology is Reshaping HR Functions.”

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Impact of Widening Trade Deficit on the Indian Economy

Avalon Consulting — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:20:16 +0000

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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APEX’25 PE-VC AWARDS

Avalon Consulting — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:53:32 +0000

Avalon Consulting is thrilled to have collaborated as a Knowledge Partner with Venture Intelligence for the APEX’25 Awards, held in Mumbai on February 18th!

Our CEO, Sridhar Venkiteswaran, led a fascinating session on the GoMechanic.in turnaround story with Atul Raheja, Chairman of Lifelong Online. Also during the Awards Evening, Raj Nair, our Chairman presented the PE Investor of the Year Award.

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Townhall with Mr. Abhishek Sanghvi

Avalon Consulting — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:42:39 +0000

Avalon Consulting was pleased to have Mr. Abhishek Sanghvi, who is a founder at Ecosystem Ventures as the Guest Speaker for our recent Townhall event.

The interactive townhall focused on funding grassroots innovation in India by establishing a VC and navigating opportunities and challenges.

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Industry Institutions Partnership Summit

Avalon Consulting — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:07:08 +0000

Sridhar Venkiteswaran, CEO at Avalon Consulting, was invited to serve as a panel member at the Industry Institutions Partnership Summit, organized by Indian Chemical Council (ICC) in Chennai.

He shared his insights on bridging the technology gap by enhancing collaboration among industry, academia and R&D centers.

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