MDI India · Strategic advisory
Advisory for global expansion and investment.
We support organizations in market entry, growth strategy and cross-border execution through structured advisory and deep regional insight. Rooted in India. Executed globally.
Core advisory capabilities
Our advisory services.
Focus regions typically include South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and select developed markets. Engagements are customized to sector, regulatory environment and investment maturity.
Market Entry & Expansion
- Market feasibility & opportunity assessment
- Country and sector prioritization
- Partner identification and entry structuring
Growth & Business Strategy
- Expansion roadmaps
- Competitive and cost benchmarking
- Go-to-market strategy
Investment & Transaction Advisory
- Investment evaluation support
- M&A and joint venture advisory
- Commercial due diligence assistance
Policy, Trade & Economic Advisory
- Trade facilitation programs
- Public-sector and institutional advisory
- Export and investment promotion initiatives
Our process
Our advisory approach.
A structured, risk-aware approach that balances strategy with on-ground execution, built on a long-term partnership mindset.
- Step 1
Assessment
Understanding objectives, constraints, and market context.
- Step 2
Strategy Design
Developing practical, implementable frameworks aligned with business realities.
- Step 3
Execution Support
Supporting stakeholders through partner engagement, regulatory navigation, and rollout.
- Step 4
Review & Optimization
Tracking outcomes and refining strategy as markets evolve.
Leadership
Senior leadership and strategic advisory council.
Our advisory practice is guided by senior professionals with deep experience across services, operations, partnerships and technology.
Naresh Manwani : Group Services
Senior group and governance leader with extensive global exposure and cross-industry experience spanning the Manwani Group's diverse service verticals. Provides overarching strategic direction, stewardship, and governance across geographies and markets. Plays a pivotal role in aligning advisory and client engagements with the Group's core values, service excellence standards, and long-term vision.
Suresh Kothari : Strategy & Operations
Senior global business leader with 35+ years driving strategic growth and operational excellence. Expert in risk management, regulatory compliance, enterprise data governance, and large-scale global delivery, with specialization in establishing and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCC). Proven success transforming multinational delivery organizations across US, Singapore, APAC, and India.
Harsh Datey : Business Development & Partnerships
Senior global business leader with 35+ years of experience across business development, presales, and large deal execution. Expert in complex engagements spanning Global Capability Centers (GCCs), strategic partnerships, and multi-region account growth. With extensive international exposure across Europe, APAC, MEAI, Japan, and India.
Sumel Kr Sharma : Technology & Digital Enablement
Senior technology and transformation leader with 19+ years of global experience spanning analytics, enterprise technology, and AI-driven transformation. Expert in designing and delivering large-scale AI and analytics programs for global institutions, combining deep industry understanding with hands-on capability in building AI-first platforms.
Dr. Eng. Pankaj Madkikar : Green Energy & Innovation
Senior technocrat and green energy leader with expertise in R&D, commercialization, and digital business strategy. Proven track record delivering multi-national industry–academia projects and leading cross-cultural teams. Specialist in electrochemical systems, advanced technical characterization, and business model innovation. Combines scientific depth with strong opportunity identification, vendor ecosystem management, and global collaboration.
Dr. Eng. Alin Orfanidi : Advanced Energy Systems
Global engineering leader specializing in fuel cell stack development and green energy technologies. Former BMW R&D engineer with strong experience in applied research, product development, and international project delivery. Recognized for translating advanced engineering into scalable solutions through disciplined execution, technical leadership, and mentorship.
Get in touch
Talk to MDI India.
Tell us what you need and send a drawing if you have one. We reply within one working day, from India, the USA, Germany or South Korea.
Head office
BG-104, General Block, TELCO Road, MIDC Bhosari, Pune 411026, India
Call us
- +91 90282 16844India (Pune)
- +91 20 2742 4650India (Pune)
- +91 98509 03606India (mobile)
- +1 248 680 1000USA (Royal Oak)
Office hours
Mon – Sat: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
Sunday: Closed