Transforming India through Digital Initiatives

Social and Impact Advisory

As philanthropic organizations and Governments aspire to create lasting impact in their fight against poverty, disease, unemployment, etc., the principles of management become increasingly relevant to

ensure that their monies are well-spent. We help not-for-profit organizations, philanthropic foundations, impact investors, think-tanks, Development Finance Institutions and Government bodies

to design and manage high-impact initiatives with our collaborative and outcome-oriented approach.

Case Studies

Knowledge partner for CSR Foundation of an FMCG major to identify viable solutions to COVID

The study aimed to evaluate and shortlist applicants to a grant for developing solutions to combat COVID

Strategy development for a social enterprise focused on skilling &employment

The study intended to develop a strategy for a social enterprise focused on skilling & employment which wanted to expand its portfolio of services

Determination of content creation partnership model for educational videos

The study aimed to help the client evaluate models for creating educational video content in association with relevant partners

Enabling a philanthropic fund house to understand online adoption behavior of farmers for research

The study aimed to provide client inputs related to online purchase patterns of farmers to help it design a suitable offering

Our Clients

Not-For-Profit Organizations

Enabling not-for-profit organizations enhance on-the-ground effectiveness, drive operational efficiencies, conduct impact assessment, and develop fund-raising strategies

Foundations

Helping Foundations map the opportunity landscape, review their project portfolio, select implementation partners, and conduct impact assessment studies

Impact Investors

Partner with impact investors to scan the investee landscape, conduct pre-investment diligence and work with investees to drive the desired impact

Think Tanks and Industry Associations

Providing thought leadership to build a fact-based understanding of economy and industry-level issues and identify appropriate interventions

Government Bodies

Helping Government bodies and multilateral agencies with research-driven policy design, impact assessment and program management for large development initiatives

Development Finance Institutions

Helping Development Finance Institutions identify opportunities and assess projects that create lasting social impact and enable new business models that make the world a better place to live in

The Media

Social and Impact Measuring what matters: New perspectives on value driven by alignment and action on ESG themes

ESG will increasingly become a critical element in raising capital for many firms and PE-VC investors in India. CSR being core to company ethos, alongside ESG, is built around the concept of value creation for stakeholders, regulators, employees, bankers, and PE-VCs.

Social and Impact Impact Bonds: An emerging market opportunity for innovative financing

Impact bonds are emerging as an innovative and effective way to foster relationships between public and private sectors and encourage socially responsible investments (SRIs) and drive progress on attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Automotive How to use idle plants, supply chain: Maruti, M&M, Tata are driving in with face masks, ventilators

As the country is facing a shortage of masks and ventilators in its fight against Covid-19, the auto industry, which has huge manufacturing facilities and expertise, has chipped in.

Technology and Internet Startups | Budget 2020 came half way, more to cover

At the dawn of the new decade, the 2020 Budget was expected to be one of the most influential ones for the Indian startup ecosystem, especially in view of the slowing economy and not-so-strong consumer sentiment globally and in India. New initiatives will go a long way in making the new-age Indian startup entrepreneur a lot more confident.

Consumer and Internet Budget took care of Government finances, but what about business confidence?

Rising wholesale and consumer inflation and a general slowdown in consumer demand have affected India’s GDP growth. This year’s Budget did not enthuse corporates and investors as much as the finance minister would have liked