Decide where, how and at what cost before you commit.
The first stage turns an idea into a plan your board can approve. We work out what the centre will do, where it should be, how it will be run and what it will cost, then map every step to get there.
Six decisions, made with evidence.
What the centre is for and which functions move first.
Which processes and roles to build in India, and which to leave where they are.
City and micro-market, based on your talent needs and costs.
Reporting lines, leadership roles, grades and how head office and India work together.
The right legal set-up and its tax impact.
Five-year costs, set-up investment and payback.
Documents your board can act on.
Purpose, scope and three-year ambition for the centre, agreed with your leadership.
Roles and processes in the order they should move, with dependencies.
Recommended city, two alternatives and a shortlist of buildings, with the reasons.
Org chart for years one to three, leadership role profiles and grade structure.
Entity type, tax position, transfer pricing approach and any GIFT City options.
Five-year cost model, set-up budget, payback period and key risks.
Four weeks from kick-off to business case.
- 1Kick-offWeek 1
Goals, constraints and a data request (current costs, roles, timelines).
- 2WorkshopsWeeks 1–2
Working sessions with your function heads, finance and HR.
- 3Location visitWeek 3, optional
We host your team in Ahmedabad and GIFT City and arrange visits to other cities if needed.
- 4Model and draftWeek 3
Cost model, organisation design and structure options.
- 5Business caseWeek 4
Presented to your leadership, with the plan for the Build stage.
Start with a plan.
Share your goals and we'll outline what the Plan stage would cover for you.
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