Sumit Kumar, Associate Vice President, and Jital Akabari, Ex-Senior Consultant at Avalon Consulting, shared their insights on “Impact of AI on the Chemical Industry,” published in Chemical Industry Digest (August 2025 issue).
They highlighted how AI is transforming the sector — from molecule discovery to smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and sustainability. While challenges around data quality and change management persist, they emphasized that strategic, phased adoption can unlock significant efficiency and innovation gains, positioning AI as a true catalyst for the industry’s next wave of growth.
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Sumit Kumar
Sumit Kumar is a strategy consultant with a deep understanding of the chemicals sector and has worked with clients on multiple engagements developing market entry strategies and business development plans. Prior to consulting, Sumit has worked in a petroleum refinery and has been involved in commissioning of global-scale petrochemicals projects.
Jital Akabari
Jital Akabari, Senior Consultant, Avalon Consulting – Jital is a strategy & management professional with over 5 years of experience excelling in delivering strategic solutions that drive measurable results for businesses & organizations. Passionate about sustainability, business & culture, he is an ESG enthusiast with diverse experience spanning Agri-business/Agri-Tech, Chemicals & Energy, Pharmaceuticals and Rural Engagement & Last-Mile Reach. Committed to continuous learning, he navigates the complex challenges with an analytical approach complemented by intuition, inclusiveness, and humanity.
Email: jital.akabari@consultavalon.com
