We are delighted to welcome Roopa Satish as Practice Lead – Banking & Financial Services at Vector Consulting Group. With over three decades of experience across institutions including IndusInd Bank, BNP Paribas and ABN Amro, she has led businesses across Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Infrastructure Finance, MSME Banking and Financial Institutions Group segments. Over the course of her career, she has built and scaled businesses, led transformation initiatives, and delivered results across growth, profitability and market expansion agendas. She is also known for driving execution excellence, translating strategy into action and building teams that consistently deliver business outcomes. Her understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing banks, NBFCs, fintechs and corporates will be instrumental in strengthening our Banking & Financial Services practice. In this role, she will lead the growth of the practice and partner with clients on business transformation, operational improvement, profitability enhancement and organisational growth. We are pleased to have her join the team and look forward to building our BFS practice together.

And that's how we wrapped up Annual Meet 2026. Three days. Countless conversations, ideas, celebrations, and memories. From reflecting on our journey and charting the road ahead, to reconnecting with colleagues, celebrating milestones, dancing till late, and sharing laughs along the way, 'WE20' was a reminder of what makes Vector special: its people. As we return, we carry back renewed energy, stronger connections, and a shared vision for the future. Until next year, here's to 20 years of Vector and the many milestones still ahead.

Day 2 of 'We20' was all about ideas, insights and inspiration. As the chandeliers shimmered and the lights danced across the hall, Biswa Kalyan Rath took over with his trademark wit, leaving the audience laughing, cheering, and occasionally becoming the punchline. We wrapped up the night the Vector Way: on the dance floor. Here's to another unforgettable annual meet.

This year, our annual conference kicked off with a theme that captures the spirit with which Vector was built: #We20. We kicked off with stories, spirited debates, laughter, and memories in the making. From revisiting the journey that brought us here to celebrating the people shaping what comes next, Day 1 had it all. And when cricket got rained out of the plan, an impromptu football match stole the show! The presentations ended, the DJ took over, and colleagues old and new danced the night away. Here's to the moments between the milestones. #CelebratingVectorians #DestressToDeliver

This Thursday, we are revisiting another episode of Antithesis that tackles a challenge many businesses face every month. Materials supplied by operations don't match sales requirements. Inventory sits in the wrong locations. Teams spend their time expediting, firefighting, and managing stock mismatches instead of focusing on growth. The question is: why does this happen repeatedly, even when everyone is working hard? In this video, we explore the root cause behind these recurring inventory issues and discuss a practical approach to ensuring the right inventory reaches the right place at the right time. Click on the link to know more: bit.ly/ConIndInsights_Managi…

Link to the podcast: bit.ly/VCG_ClientSpeaks When discussions around quality improvement in pharma turn to investments and infrastructure, it's easy to overlook the impact of simpler changes. In this conversation, Jayakumar A V, President - Quality, Ajanta Pharma Ltd, reflects on how rethinking day-to-day operations in QC labs helped unlock efficiency, improve flow, and remove friction from the system. His insights offer a practical perspective on building stronger quality systems while meeting the demands of a highly regulated global industry.

Large infrastructure projects often face cost and time overruns. Often the delay is not at the execution stage. At the @ET_Infra Leadership Summit, Anantha Keerthi, Senior Partner, Vector Consulting Group, explored this challenge in his session, "Start Right. Finish Strong: What Separates Success from Failure in Large Infra Projects." In this presentation, he examines the underlying causes of project delays and cost escalations, and shares practical insights on how organisations can address them before they become costly realities. Watch the full presentation here: bit.ly/VCG_AK_ETInfra

We are happy to announce that Divesh Shah has become Partner at Vector Consulting Group. Over the years, Divesh has led engagements across Operations, Supply Chain, and B2B Sales, earning the trust of clients and colleagues through his ability to navigate complex challenges and build consensus around solutions that work for everyone involved. His approach reflects a simple belief: “Successful consulting is not just about finding the right answer, but about helping organisations make that answer work in practice”. At Vector, we value people who keep learning, challenge themselves to think differently, and help others grow along the way. His journey reflects these values, and we are excited to see him take on this new role as a Partner and continue strengthening The Vector Way. Congratulations, Divesh, on this well-deserved milestone. Know more about us: vectorconsulting.in/en/the-v…

India has the world’s fourth-largest coal reserves, yet continues to spend billions importing thermal coal. In his latest article published in @republic , Ankush Sheth, Partner, Vector Consulting Group, explores why imported coal can sometimes be cheaper than coal produced within India itself. The article examines the role of freight economics, mining productivity, and the untapped potential of inland waterways in reshaping India’s energy landscape. He delves into freight economics, mining productivity, and the untapped potential of inland waterways in reshaping India’s energy landscape. Read the full article: bit.ly/VCG_RepublicWorld

We welcome 18 new consultants to our team. Batch of 2026. They are joining us from India’s top institutes, including @IIMAhmedabad, @IIM_Calcutta, @IIM_I , @XLRIJamshedpur, and @ISBedu Click here to know more about our culture: vectorconsulting.in/en/the-v… Looking forward to the journey ahead and everything we will build together. Welcome aboard!

Watch the full video: bit.ly/VCG_MaterialHandling In heavy engineering and capital-intensive plants, 'lack of capacity' is often cited as the cause for delays or a drop in quality. The real culprit, however, is capacity wastage caused by operational desync. In this episode of the Counterpoint Podcast, Achal Saran Pande (Partner, Vector Consulting Group) breaks down how mismanaging shared Material Handling Equipment (MHE) like heavy-duty cranes creates a vicious cycle of shop floor chaos. He also outlines critical steps to improve shop floor efficiency.

What if resistance to change isn’t resistance at all, but a lack of ownership? Most buy-in sessions tell people what to think. The Socratic method makes them arrive at the conclusion themselves. This blog explores how to use 'Socratic Thinking' to ask the right questions to transform change programmes from forced alignment into genuine ownership. Read our latest blog to know how leaders can create stronger engagement and real buy-in for change initiatives: bit.ly/VCG_SocraticThinking

Consumer goods and retail companies rely on wholesalers to service small retailers, assuming direct distribution is unviable. But this often creates distance from the market and limits visibility at the retail level. This thursday, in yet another episode of 'Antithesis' we challenge this belief and suggest why direct distribution to small retailers can become a profitable growth lever when implemented properly. To know more about our solutions for Consumer Goods & Retail, visit: bit.ly/IndustrySolutions_Con…

Most pharma companies rely on Monthly Tour Plans (MTPs) to drive sales performance. But our research shows 73% of sales leaders admit their KPIs can be 'managed' without genuinely improving doctor engagement, while hidden inefficiencies like uneven doctor coverage, cherry-picking of visits, and high MR attrition silently erode outcomes. At the 4th Edition Pharma Sales Force Effectiveness & Sales Force Automation Summit 2026 by @bluetech_media , Mayuresh Satpute, Partner, Vector Consulting Group, spoke about these attribution blind spots and how Flexible Journey Planning (FJP) can help pharma companies improve coverage, strengthen execution, and unlock incremental growth. Watch the full presentation here: bit.ly/VCG_SFASFE Download our white paper from the website to explore the insights in detail.

Link to the full podcast: bit.ly/VCG_Chp1Short In this short video, Mr. R. C. Bhargava, Chairman of @Maruti_Corp explains why organisations need to embrace a shift in management practices if India’s manufacturing ambition is to scale meaningfully. A key step in this direction is treating workers as partners, not just labour, which transforms execution across the system and helps organisations scale up.

Indian pharma companies are sitting on months of inventory, yet chemists still run out of stock. This leads to sales loss (missed prescriptions), blocked working capital and losses due to expiry. Maybe the problem isn’t how much stock exists, but where it actually reaches. Can the system be made to ensure real availability where it is actually needed? To know more and find the solution, visit: vectorconsulting.in/en/resea…

Glimpses from our Thinking Process bootcamp. Over 3 days during the bootcamp, Vectorians engaged in discussions around logic, causality, conflicts, and real-world business challenges. More than just a learning program, the BootCamp is about building a shared way of thinking across the organisation, enabling better collaboration, sharper problem-solving, and stronger decision-making. Learn more about ‘The Vector Way’: vectorconsulting.in/en/the-v…

This Thursday, we are revisiting an episode on Antithesis that uncovers a hidden problem in Consumer Goods & Retail sales. Trade schemes are often designed to push higher volumes into the market. But are they actually creating real sales, or just shifting inventory into the channel ? Watch the full video to find out why this does more harm than good and how can companies overcome these challenges. To learn more on our solutions for Consumer Goods & Retail, visit: bit.ly/IndustrySolutions_Con…