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Sugandha Srivastava

Dehradun

Summary

Strategy and consulting professional with 3+ years of experience delivering market and competitive research, market assessment, and commercial due diligence across consumer goods, food & beverages, life sciences, BFSI, industrial, and energy-adjacent sectors. Strong expertise in market sizing, financial analysis, cost structure evaluation, P&L assessment, and feasibility studies to support investment decisions, market entry, and growth strategy. Proven capability in data collection, synthesis, competitive benchmarking, and insight development to inform product positioning, go-to-market strategy, and executive decision-making. Experienced in client-facing consulting engagements, proposal support, and senior stakeholder presentations, collaborating closely with product, sales, and strategy teams to deliver actionable, high-impact insights.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Research Analyst (Strategy and Market Advis

Markntel Advisors LLP
Noida
06.2025 - 12.2025
  • Conducted market and competitive research for strategy consulting and commercial due diligence engagements.
  • Evaluated market trends, industry structure, regulatory environment, and competitive dynamics.
  • Performed comprehensive competitor analysis on product offerings, pricing strategies, and distribution channels.
  • Built financial models including P&L statements, break-even analysis, and ROI assessments.
  • Supported market entry strategies through TAM/SAM/SOM analysis and demand forecasting.
  • Translated research findings into concise visual reports and executive presentations for decision-makers.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align market insights with business objectives.
  • Monitored industry trends and competitor movements to inform strategic recommendations.

Some recent projects:

  • Strategic Market Assessment & Growth Strategy – In-Vehicle Multimedia Systems (India) | Client: Pioneer
  • Global Market & Commercial Due Diligence – Well Stimulation Additives & Specialty Cementing Products
  • Business Strategy & Go-to-Market Assessment – Air Conditioner Cleaning Services | Client: Panasonic
  • Market Feasibility & Investment Assessment – Algae-Derived Materials (Bio-Based & Sustainable Applications)
  • Localization Strategy & Cost Competitiveness Assessment – eAxle Components (India)
  • Market Assessment & Commercial Feasibility – Full Truck Load (FTL) & Partial Truck Load (PTL) Logistics (India)

Senior Research Associate

Allied Market Research
Pune
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Conducted primary and secondary market research to deliver comprehensive market intelligence across Consumer Goods,BFSI, Food & Beverages, and Life Sciences sectors.
  • Executed market engineering, value and volume analysis to support accurate market sizing, growth forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
  • Built market estimation, forecasting, and data analysis models to enable data-driven business strategy and opportunity assessment.
  • Performed competitive intelligence and company analysis including SWOT, PESTLE, pricing analysis, financial benchmarking, funding landscape assessment, M&A tracking, and product benchmarking.
  • Supported proposal development, client calls, and stakeholder query resolution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality consulting outputs and maintain strong client engagement.

Major Projects:

  • Beauty & Personal Care (India & China) – Market & Competitive Assessment
  • Dietary Supplements & Functional Foods – Market Sizing & Competitor Mapping
  • Plant-Based & Alternative Nutrition – Feasibility & Demand Analysis
  • Disinfectants & Hygiene – Market & Pricing Analysis
  • Consumer Goods & Lifestyle Products (incl. Luggage & Bags)

Market & Strategy Intern- Energy & Mobility

Hero Electric Vehicle Private Limited
Gurgaon
2022 - 2022

Project Title: India Market Readiness for Electric Vehicles

  • Executed EV market feasibility and adoption assessment covering demand drivers, infrastructure readiness, competitive landscape, and market penetration potential in India.
  • Conducted on-ground dealer audits and pricing, competitor, and go-to-market benchmarking to evaluate commercial viability, distribution readiness, and positioning.
  • Identified dealer enablement and consumer awareness gaps and contributed to a phased expansion and strategic roadmap including pilot geographies, partnership models, and sustainability initiatives.

Research Intern

GEU
Dehradun
2021 - 2021

Project Title: Computer-Aided Drug Design For Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Protein

  • Description:This project was all about using various algorithms in drug discovery to predict the similar drug molecules.
  • Application Used: Swiss similarity Server, Pubchem Database, Google Patent database, Chembl, Discovery Studio and iGemdock.

Skills

  • MS Office - Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  • Databases- Hoovers, Pitchbook, Bloomberg, Google Patents, Crunchbase, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Springer & NCBI, Swiss similarity Server, PubChem Database, Google Patent database, Chembl & Trade map
  • AI and Automation Tools – ChatGPT, RPA
  • Data Visualization – ME, Financial Modelling (DCF & Scenario Analysis), Basic of PowerBI

Education

  • MBA (Marketing & Business Analytics): Graphic Era Deemed University | 2021-2023 | CGPA: 8.5
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology: Graphic Era Deemed University | 2018-2021 | CGPA: 9.1

Personal Details

  • Nationality: Indian
  • Date of birth: 05-10-2001
  • Marital status: single
  • Willing to relocate: Yes

Timeline

Senior Research Analyst (Strategy and Market Advis

Markntel Advisors LLP
06.2025 - 12.2025

Senior Research Associate

Allied Market Research
01.2023 - 05.2025

Market & Strategy Intern- Energy & Mobility

Hero Electric Vehicle Private Limited
2022 - 2022

Research Intern

GEU
2021 - 2021
Sugandha Srivastava