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There Once Was a Labubu – Dissecting the Mechanics of Modern Hype and the Attention Economy

Avalon Consulting — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:45:30 +0000

Akanksha Kaul, Senior Consultant and Utpal Kaushik, Consultant at Avalon Consulting, co-authored an interesting piece titled ‘There once was a Labubu’, which was published in ADGULLY.

Read here- https://lnkd.in/gAHz3QRW

They shared insights on how Labubu exemplifies modern hype by using scarcity, emotion, and community. Also, highlighted that lasting hype needs timing, value, and engagement to avoid consumer fatigue.

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Impact of Regulatory & Commodity cost changes on Vehicle Pricing & Demand

Avalon Consulting — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:14 +0000

Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner at Avalon Consulting, shared his insights on Impact of Regulatory & Commodity cost changes on Vehicle Pricing & Demand, which was published in Mint

He shared that short-term price hikes will be absorbed long-term, keeping the outlook positive, and about driver hiring challenges, while raw material cost impacts remain minor versus demand-driven growth.

Beyond India: Tata Motor’s Calculated Play for Global CV Dominance

Avalon Consulting — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:09:47 +0000

Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner at Avalon Consulting, shared his views on Tata Motor’s Calculated Play for Global CV Dominance, which was published in Autocar Professional

He talked about Tata’s acquisition making it more global through IVECO’s footprint, though gaps remain in US/China and the business may operate separately with limited tech sharing.

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Views on Tesla’s Entry Into India

Avalon Consulting — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:08:07 +0000

Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner at Avalon Consulting, shares his perspective on Tesla’s much-awaited entry into India. He highlights the opportunities in accelerating EV adoption, creating a stronger local supply chain, and shaping policies for clean mobility. While India presents challenges in infrastructure and affordability, Tesla’s move could catalyse rapid transformation in the automotive sector. This milestone signals a pivotal moment in India’s journey toward sustainable transportation.

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India- UK FTA & its after effects on Textile Sector

Avalon Consulting — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:23:04 +0000

Premchand Chandrasekharan, Partner at Avalon Consulting, shared his quotes on India- UK FTA & its after effects on Textile Sector, which was published in BW Businessworld. He highlighted that Indian MSMEs must overcome gaps in scale, technology, and compliance, with tailored support for each segment to unlock UK opportunities.

India’s Russia Oil Dilemma as Trump Courts Pakistan with Energy Pact

Avalon Consulting — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:54:45 +0000

Himanshu Trivedi, Associate Vice President at Avalon Consulting, shared his views on India’s Russia Oil Dilemma as Trump Courts Pakistan with Energy Pact, published in Outlook Business

He pointed out that the talk of massive oil reserves in Pakistan is not supported by facts, as the country still produces very little and depends heavily on imports.

He added that such claims appear more political in nature than a real energy opportunity.

Tesla Dares BYD & BMW in India’s Luxury EV Lane: Competition and Ecosystem Impacts

Avalon Consulting — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:57:54 +0000

Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner at Avalon Consulting, shared that Tesla’s entry into India’s premium EV market will intensify competition with established players like BMW and BYD, expanding consumer choice and fostering segment growth.

The article can be found here:

https://www.livemint.com/news/tesla-byd-bmw-merc-indias-luxury-lane-mumbai-delhi-gurugram-model-y-ev-mercedes-benz-luxury-tax-tariff-11752571667710.html

The Tesla brand is expected to accelerate EV adoption, supported by investments in charging infrastructure and heightened market excitement.

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Entrepreneurs Driving Change: Voices on World Entrepreneur’s Day 2025

Avalon Consulting — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:34:41 +0000

Vivek Prasad, Executive Director at Avalon Consulting, shares how entrepreneurship has been democratized by technology and social media. The key, however, remains in solving real-world problems with simplicity, efficiency, and a focus on sustainable unit economics.

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Review of Proposed GST Exemption on Health and Life Insurance Products

Avalon Consulting — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 02:56:09 +0000

Ayush Patodia, Associate Vice President at Avalon Consulting, shared his views on the Proposed GST Exemption on Health and Life Insurance Products, which was published in The Economic Times.

He discussed how exempting health and life insurance from GST could expand coverage for underserved groups and push insurers toward leaner, more digital, and inclusive models

New age luggage brands that are disrupting the category challenging players like VIP Samsonite Safari

Avalon Consulting — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:19:54 +0000

Vivek Prasad, Executive Director at Avalon Consulting, shared his insights on new-age luggage brands that are disrupting the market and challenging established players, which was featured in BrandWagon FinancialExpress.

He emphasized that well-established brands need to refresh their product lines, leverage digital marketing strategies, and diversify their offerings beyond just trolleys to remain competitive against these emerging players.

ABS rollout deadline may trigger import spike but timeline likely to see relaxation

Avalon Consulting — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 08:22:08 +0000

Subhabrata Sengupta, Partner at Avalon Consulting, shared his insights on ABS Rollout Deadline and its impact on Imports, which was published in Mint.

He noted that ABS production in India will expand as players localize quickly, though deadlines may see slight extensions to ensure smoother implementation.

India’s Evolving Pet Food Industry: Current Landscape and Future Outlook

Avalon Consulting — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:50:12 +0000

Santosh Sreedhar, Partner at Avalon Consulting, shared valuable insights into India’s evolving pet food industry. While the market is growing at a rapid pace of 10-12% annually, packaged pet food still supplements rather than substitutes home-cooked meals for most pet parents.

The article can be found here:

https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-fmcg-majors-nestl-amp-godrej-are-raring-to-shake-up-a-rs-5000-cr-category-3886625/

As awareness of packaged pet food as a complete diet increases, the market is expected to see strong growth and greater competition, with new entrants and innovative offerings driving the industry forward.

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