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Thoughts on Renewability Sector for World Earth Day

Avalon Consulting — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:48:56 +0000

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.

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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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Persisting Gaps in Indian Healthcare

Avalon Consulting — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:26:48 +0000

Vishal Dhikale, Associate Vice President at Avalon Consulting shared his views on Persisting Gaps in Indian Healthcare, which was published in News18 India Vishal noted that India’s healthcare spending is low but set for strong growth through initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, though rural gaps and equitable access challenges remain.

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.

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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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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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A rising Trend of Subscribers in Rural India

Avalon Consulting — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:58:35 +0000

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.

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Impact of Carewashing on Organizational Talent

Avalon Consulting — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:34:57 +0000

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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