The article highlights the rise of quick commerce in India as a game-changing retail channel, projected to reach $40 billion by 2030. By prioritizing speed and convenience, it’s outpacing traditional e-commerce and modern retail. Consumer brands are adapting through strategic partnerships, optimized logistics, and tech-driven fulfilment. As customer preferences shift toward instant delivery, quick commerce is becoming a must-have channel rather than a nice-to-have experiment.

Dive into 2025 with Raj Nair, Chairman at Avalon Consulting, as he delves into the global complexities of the year ahead. In his 18th annual paper, Raj draws a vivid parallel between the turbulent Drake Passage and the unpredictable global landscape of 2025.

Titled “2025: The Drake Shake or Drake Lake,” this examines the interplay between economic uncertainty and geopolitical shifts, from the resurgence of Trumponomics to the enduring technological race with China. Raj highlights key themes like the evolving energy landscape, AI’s groundbreaking potential, and the challenges facing emerging markets.

With insights that challenge conventional wisdom, Raj explores the counterforces that might stabilize a volatile global economy and the transformative potential of AI, including the advent of Liquid Neural Networks and Agentic AI.

Join Raj Nair on this intellectual journey to better understand the forces shaping our world and uncover actionable insights for navigating the dynamic landscape of 2025.

The article delves into India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to revolutionize the country’s energy landscape by producing 5 million metric tons of green hydrogen by 2030. It underscores the mission’s potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions across various industries, particularly in refining, petrochemicals, and fertilizers, by replacing fossil fuels with green hydrogen. The piece also touches on the challenges of storage and transportation, while highlighting the technological advancements that are making green hydrogen a viable and cost-effective alternative in the global push towards sustainable energy solutions.

Ocean Freight Hedging – A Master’s Mate is a perspective that focuses on strategies and practices related to hedging in ocean freight. Hedging is a financial strategy used to reduce risk by taking an offsetting position in a related security. In the context of ocean freight, this could involve various financial instruments and contracts to manage the volatility and risks associated with shipping costs. This article discusses the opportunities and strategies used by effective hedgers.

This article talks about the emerging trend of Facility Management (FM) in the BPO industry and its potential for growth and impact on organizational success.

Chemical Weekly: Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner Avalon Speaks at the Chemical Business Outlook Conference. He shares his expert views on “What will it take to enable the next stage of growth in India’s chemical industry?”

Avalon Consulting is proud to have been a knowledge partner for the recently concluded Chemical weekly conference on 24^th April.

As part of the conference, a presentation titled ” What will it take to enable the next stage of growth in India’s chemical industry?”, was presented . The presentation focused on giving a holistic perspective of the Indian Chemical Industry, the current manufacturing status of key product categories and the strategic directions that the Chemical Industry can take from an Indian context.

This article discusses the challenges faced by companies in implementing a significant organizational change. They often encounter resistance from sales managers and struggles to effectively implement a sales force optimization software across the workforce. Understanding the nature of change and devising a comprehensive change strategy is paramount. Key drivers of change, change types must be identified and a framework to balance organizational propensity for change with the degree of change is proposed. The article emphasizes the crucial role of teamwork in change management success, highlighting the importance of a structured approach and organizational design.

The article delves into the strategic evolution of the Saudi Pro League as it pursues global prominence. The article explores the league’s transformative journey through investments in cutting-edge infrastructure, youth development, and high-profile international talent. It underscores the league’s commitment to excellence and its aspirations to rival top-tier football competitions worldwide. With a focus on modernization, talent acquisition, and strategic alliances, the Saudi Pro League is navigating its trajectory to cement a position among the elite, signalling an exciting chapter in the league’s quest for international football recognition.

Dive into the future with Raj Nair, Chairman at Avalon Consulting, as he unveils his predictions for 2024. In his 17th annual paper, Raj reflects on pivotal moments, from the Global Credit Crisis to the rise of China. Foreseeing a year marked by economic shifts and technological waves, he emphasizes the imminent dominance of Artificial General Intelligence.

Titled “2024: Where The Tides Meet,” the paper explores the intersection of economic currents and evolving technologies, urging active engagement in shaping the future. Read the full insights for a glimpse into the dynamic landscape ahead.

The article discusses the potential of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the economy and achieve ambitious targets. It emphasizes the role of PPPs in empowering the private sector and fostering economic growth. The article highlights the success of PPPs in neighbouring countries and provides guidelines for Saudi companies to capitalize on PPP initiatives. It also emphasizes learning from past failures and mitigating risks to ensure favourable outcomes. Ultimately, the article emphasizes how PPPs can contribute to economic transformation and sustainable growth.

Avalon Consulting in collaboration with ASSOCHAM released a whitepaper titled “Innovation and Collaboration – Catalyst for Brand Building in India’s Diagnostics Sector” during a webinar organized by ASSOCHAM on 05th July 2023 on the theme “The Future of Diagnostics in India : Technological Advancements and Emerging Trends”.

This comprehensive whitepaper delves into the rapidly evolving landscape and sheds light on key challenging areas for the Indian diagnostics sector. The whitepaper suggests solutions and way-ahead that would unlock the long-term growth potential of the Indian diagnostics sector.