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Studies dealing with industrial chemicals includes organic and inorganic chemicals, speciality chemicals that find applications as an additive or an ingredient or as an intermediate in various applications, are BDB’s greatest strengths.

BDB’s consulting experience in the Industrial Chemical industry includes organic as well as inorganic chemicals.  BDB has carried out business research for speciality chemicals, intermediaries that find application in Food Processes, Sugar, Textile, Leather, Soaps and Detergent, Cosmetics, Petrochemicals, Cement, just to name a few.

The products BDB has handled include Benzoic acid, Aneline, Caustic Soda, Nitric Acid, Oleoresins, Enzymes, Fire retardant chemicals, Antimony trioxide, Starch derivatives, Ferro Vanodum, Zinc Oxide, etc.

In the Industrial Chemicals sector, BDB had the privilege of working with successful companies.  For many of them, BDB has developed a market entry strategy for new products.

BDB has developed strategies for its clients to enter into several overseas markets, including China, ASEAN countries, Australia and countries of the Middle East and Africa.  Most industries are not just expanding but also rapidly updating their technologies.

For each assignment, the methodology varies because these are all customized research analyses.

For instance, to identify a new business opportunity, BDB first understands its clients’ strengths, weaknesses and expectations.  The industrial horizons are then scanned so to speak, nationally or globally.  Complimentary or synergistic business opportunities are identified and short listed.

Thereafter, these short listed opportunities are investigated to verify whether they are relevant to BDB’s clients and whether they can be dove tailed with the business paradigm of its clients.

For new opportunity areas, each opportunity is thoroughly investigated quantitatively and qualitatively so that BDB’s client has a complete picture as well as flavour of the opportunity – both existing and emerging.

For market entry studies, BDB begins with detailed market research for the identified products, evaluates current and potential demand and then identifies locations for setting up the project.  Based on these inputs, BDB conducts a techno-economic feasibility study.

At conclusion, the output of such market research studies comprehensively results in an incisive and failsafe Strategy Recommendation Document.

BDB has assisted in setting up new projects, in acquisitions, in testing new ideas, in evaluating markets and brand equity, measuring customer satisfaction as well as in conducting pre & post launch studies.  BDB has also conducted assignments in the expansion of existing businesses.

Studies dealing with analyzing the trends in domestic and commercial refrigeration market, buying pattern of institutional customers, architects and interior designers, acceptability of sophisticated HVAC products, trends in Indian construction industry in terms of HVAC products, perception on brands, distribution channels, demand estimation, identifying opportunities, market share analysis, trade analysis and product acceptance studies and evolution of cold chain in India are BDB’s greatest strengths.

BDB’s extraordinary experience in the HVAC industry includes consulting assignments in the field of window/split air conditioners, cold storages, central air conditioning systems, dampers, air handling units, fan coil units, VAV boxes, refrigerated vans and actuators. This is just to name a few.

In the HVAC industry, BDB has had the privilege of working with successful companies.  For many of them, BDB has developed a market entry strategy for new products.

There is a continuing opportunity that exists in HVAC industry.  The customer expectations are changing, the aspirations of dealers are changing, the channel of distribution is becoming crucial and there is a clear differentiation of market experience in different pockets of India.  Architects and contractors are getting the opportunity to use and experience new products.

Some examples of BDB’s assignments dealing with analysis of new products are :

• Application of VAV boxes, dampers, etc in intelligent buildings
• Application of actuators in HVAC industry
• Trend in Indian refrigeration and air conditioning products
• Evolution of cold chain in commercial application from farm produce level to retai

For each assignment, the methodology varies because these are all customized research analyses.

For instance, to study the demand dynamics and trend, a cross section of existing and potential customers is analysed in urban markets.  Along with the end users, consultants, contractors, architects, interior decorators and system integrators are also part of this analysis.

Thereafter, the trend in usage of HVAC products, lifestyles and their exposure to the different products and adaptability of such products are also corroborated in the overall analysis.

For new opportunity areas, each opportunity is thoroughly investigated quantitatively and qualitatively so that BDB’s client has a complete picture as well as flavour of the opportunity – both existing and emerging.

For market entry studies, BDB begins with detailed market research for the identified products, evaluates current and potential demand and then identifies locations for setting up the project.

Based on these inputs, BDB conducts a techno-economic feasibility study.  At conclusion, the output of such market research studies comprehensively results in an incisive and failsafe Strategy Recommendation Document.

BDB has assisted in setting up new projects, in acquisitions, in testing new ideas, in evaluating markets and brand equity, measuring customer satisfaction as well as in conducting pre & post launch studies.  BDB has also conducted assignments in the expansion of existing businesses.

BDB has assisted in setting up new projects, in acquisitions, in evaluating markets and brand equity as well as in the expansion of existing businesses. Studies dealing with industrial chemicals includes organic and inorganic chemicals, speciality chemicals that find applications as an additive or an ingredient or an intermediate in various applications.

BDB's wide range of experience in various products Includes carrying out consulting assignments in the field of industrial chemicals that includes, chemical additives for food, textile, sugar, leather, paper, printing. BDB has also carried out studies for speciality chemicals that find application in cement, pesticides, fertilizer, pigments and master batches. Products like benzoic acids, enzymes, starch derivatives, zinc oxide, fire retardant master batches, titanium dioxide, antimony trioxide, costic soda, ferro vanadium. This is just to name a few.

For each assignment, the methodology varies because these are all customised research analyses.

For instance, to identify a new business opportunity, BDB will first understand its clients' strengths, weaknesses and expectations. BDB will then scan the industrial horizon so to speak, nationally or globally. Complimentary or synergistic business opportunities shall be identified and short listed. These short listed opportunities shall then be investigated to verify whether they are relevant to BDB's clients and whether they can be dove tailed with the business paradigm of its clients.

The new opportunity areas shall be thoroughly investigated quantitatively and qualitatively so that BDB's client has a complete picture as well as flavour of the opportunity - both existing and emerging.

For market entry studies, BDB begins with detailed market research for the identified products. BDB evaluates current and potential demand and then identifies locations for setting up the project. Based on these inputs, BDB conducts a techno- economic feasibility study. At conclusion, the output of such studies comprehensively results in an incisive and failsafe Strategy Recommendation Document. Briefly speaking, this same analysis is envisaged for your assignment.

In the industrial chemicals sector, BDB has had the privilege of working with successful companies like United Phosphorous, BASF, Excel Industries, Deepak Fertilisers, Gharda Chemicals, Bombay Dyeing, Neterwala Group, Indo Gulf, Cynamide and RCF to analyse the market demand, perceptions and viability of take overs. For many of them, BDB has developed a market entry strategy for new products.

BDB has developed strategies for its clients to enter into several overseas markets, including China, ASEAN countries, Australia and countries of the Middle East and Africa.

Most industries are not just expanding but rapidly updating their technologies also.

Studies dealing with equipment and products that are required for power generators, transmission and distribution are our greatest strengths.

BDB’s vast experience in electrical industry includes products like transformers, power cables, LT & HT switchgear, LT & HT motors, flame proof motors, lightning arrestors, energy meters, distributed automation products, turbo gensets, overhead conductors, lighting products, modular switches, capacitors and everything else in the electrical industry.

BDB has had the privilege of working with successful MNCs to analyse the market demand, perceptions and viability of takeovers.  For many of them BDB has developed a market entry strategy for new products.

BDB conducted an elaborate study for their member companies to evaluate the market opportunities in India for a range of electrical products.

Apart from consulting assignments, several business houses in India seek BDB’s expertise in analyzing their overseas markets.

BDB has developed strategies for them to enter into several overseas markets, including China, ASEAN countries, Australia and countries of the Middle East and Africa.  Most industries are not just expanding but rapidly updating their technologies also.  Some examples of BDB’s assignments dealing with the analysis of technological trends are :

• Remote sensing technology for billing and operations for State Electricity Boards using electronic energy meters;
• Usage of modular switches and fittings for intelligent buildings;
• Extra high voltage power cables for transmission;
• Business analysis of T&D products in India;
• Market entry strategy for Korean Companies into India;
• Market entry strategy for an Egyptian company in the high voltage products in India

For each assignment, the methodology varies because these are all customized research analyses.  For instance, to identify a new business opportunity, BDB first understands its clients’ strengths, weaknesses and expectations.  The industrial horizons are then scanned so to speak, nationally or globally.  Complimentary or synergistic business opportunities are identified and short listed.

Thereafter, these short listed opportunities are investigated to verify whether they are relevant to BDB clients and whether they can be dove tailed with the business paradigm of its clients.

For new opportunity areas, each opportunity is thoroughly investigated quantitatively and qualitatively so that BDB’s client has a complete picture as well as flavour of the opportunity – both existing and emerging.

For market entry studies, BDB begins with detailed market research for the identified products, evaluates current and potential demand and then identifies locations for setting up the project.

Based on these inputs, BDB conducts a techno-economic feasibility study.  At conclusion, the output of such market research studies comprehensively results in an incisive and failsafe Strategy Recommendation Document.

BDB has assisted in setting up new projects, in acquisitions, in testing new ideas, in evaluating markets and brand equity, measuring customer satisfaction as well as in conducting pre & post launch studies.  BDB has also conducted assignments in the expansion of existing businesses.

Studies dealing with estimation of demand, technology trend, market dynamics, pricing, logistics & distribution, acceptance of Indian products, product quality standards, entry barriers, anti dumping policies, opportunity-threat matrix and market entry strategy including identification of agents, are BDB’s greatest strengths.

BDB’s experience in export potential studies includes carrying out consulting assignments in the field of fresh fruits & vegetables, transmission & distribution products, alternators, power generating sets, cold rolled steel, polyester staple fibre, round and flat steel products, oleoresins and benzoic acid.  This is just to name a few.  For each assignment, the methodology varies because these are all customized research analyses.

For the export potential studies, BDB has had the privilege of working with successful companies for developing the road map for them to enter into several overseas markets.

BDB has also had the privilege for working on a regular basis with one of the most prestigious associations for export potential studies in several overseas market for the benefit of their member companies.

BDB has developed strategies for them to enter into several overseas markets, including Middle East, SAARC region, South East Asia, ASEAN, Australia, Africa and China.  Most companies are looking at overseas market for harnessing the potential that exists for the Indian products in the overseas market.

Some examples of BDB’s assignments dealing with analysis in the recent past are :

• The strategies for setting up steel service centres in ASEAN region;
• Opportunities for exporting or setting up manufacturing facilities in China for transmission & distribution products;
• Market entry strategy in Europe for Oleoresins.
• Export potential for transmission & distribution products in Middle East, South Africa and SAARC region
• Identification of opportunities for steel products in the Asia-Pacific region
• Similarly, BDB also assists overseas companies for their India market strategies.  We also have associates in the following countries for carrying out the Market Research Assignments :

• Egypt • Middle East • Korea • China • UK

For overseas market entry studies, BDB begins with detailed market research for the identified products, evaluates current and potential demand and then identifies the opportunities for BDB’s clients.

For instance, to study the demand dynamics and trend, a cross section of end users, agents, middlemen and influencers and channel partners needs to be analysed.

Along with the market dynamics it is also important to evaluate the socio-economic indicators and its impact on long term trade, entry barriers, anti dumping policies, commercial terms including taxation.  The price sensitivity also is a part of this analysis.

Thereafter, the trend in consumer preferences towards a particular country and its reasons also corroborate in the overall analysis.  The new opportunity areas are thoroughly investigated quantitatively and qualitatively so that BDB’s client has a complete picture as well as flavour of the opportunity – both existing and emerging.

At conclusion, the output of such market research studies comprehensively results in an incisive and failsafe Strategy Recommendation Document.

BDB has assisted in identifying new overseas markets, analyzing the demand & technology trend, what makes the Indian products successful in the market, pricing and market entry strategy.  BDB has also conducted assignments in the expansion of existing businesses.

India being an agricultural economy, growth in agriculture will impact the overall economic growth.  There is tremendous opportunity that exists in mechanized farming, cooperative farming and usage of modern consumables.  The farmers’ expectations are changing, the aspirations of dealers and retailers in the farming sector are changing, the channel of distribution is becoming crucial and there is a clear differentiation of market experience in different pockets of India.  The farmers are getting an opportunity to use and experience new products.

BDB has handled a variety of assignments in this field which include farmer buying patterns, utilization patters of farm equipment, trend in mechanization in farming, market share analysis, distribution channel analysis, price, sensitivity and partner identification study, service feature analysis, farmer and dealer satisfaction studies.

BDB’s wide experience in the agriculture sector includes carrying out consulting assignments in the field of Drip Irrigation, Sprinkler Irrigation, Greenhouse Structures, Pump Sets, Sprayers, Threshers and Tillers, etc.

In the farm equipment field, BDB has had the privilege of working with successful companies and has also carried out studies for several other Indian and overseas companies whose businesses have a direct or indirect impact on the Indian Farming Equipment sector.

Some of the most interesting assignments BDB has carried out in the recent past are:

• Analysis of the application of liquid fertilizers through Drip Irrigation
• Buying and usage pattern of advanced Sprayers and prospects in India
• Evolution of Farm Mechanisation in the Indian market

For each assignment, the methodology varies because these are all customized research analyses.  For instance, to study the demand dynamics and trend, a cross section of existing and potential customers will be analysed in rural markets.  Considering the seasonal aspects and the geographical conduciveness of different crops, the study needs to be conducted in different pockets

Along with the farmers, inputs from channel analysis and the influencers (in decision making) are also a part of this study.

At conclusion, the output of such market research studies comprehensively results in an incisive and failsafe Strategy Recommendation Document.

BDB has assisted in setting up new projects, in acquisitions, in testing new ideas, in evaluating markets and brand equity, measuring customer satisfaction as well as in conducting pre & post launch studies.  BDB has also conducted assignments in the expansion of existing businesses.