India has a much diversified financial services sector which is seeing rapid growth and transformation. The Indian Mutual fund industry has an assets under management of USD 15 trillion and the Life Insurance sector is the biggest in the world with more than 360 million policies outstanding. India’s micro finance segment is also received a lot of investments given government’s focus on financial inclusion. Supportive regulation, Easing investment norms, increasing disposable income and rising standards of living are expected to drive growth in the segment.

Microfinance
Non-Banking Finance Companies
Equity Research Institutional Sales
Investment Banking

According to an AC Neilson survey Indian consumers are the most optimistic in the world. Global corporations view India as one of the key markets for future growth. A recent study by the McKinsey Global Institute suggests that if India continues to grow at the current pace, average household incomes will triple over the next two decades, making the country the world’s fifth-largest consumer economy by FY25, up from the current 12th position. A study by CISCO suggests that India is the second largest smart-phone market globally and is expected to grow to 650 million by FY19.

Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Fast Moving Consumer Durables (FMCG)
Telecom
Fashion and Luxury

The Indian E-Commerce Industry is worth over USD 15 billion and by FY20 it is expected to generate revenues in excess of USD 100 billion. The online travel category is the biggest category in the Indian E-Commerce space followed by electronic and apparels.  The growth of the sector is expected to be fueled by increased user base, increasing broadband speeds and rising standards of living. Million dollar start-ups like Myntra, Makemytrip and Zomata have already created their space, but more players are yet to come.

Business Development
Designing
Branding and Marketing
Technology

The last couple of years has seen the emergence of numerous fintech start-ups, incubators and investments from investors. As per NASSCOM, the global fintech software and services space is expected to be a USD 45 billion opportunity by FY20. In line with the global trend fintech investments in India has also crossed investment of USD 1.5 billion. Some of the large players in the market are Paytm, Billdesk and Freecharge.

Business Development
Designing
Branding and Marketing
Technology

The Indian Media and Entertainment Industry is a sunrise sector and has been growing consistently over the last decade. Going forward also it is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 13.9 % year on year to reach a size of USD 29 billion by FY19. The digital advertising market has been the fastest growing and has been growing at 33% annually, followed by Radio which has been growing at 18% annually. The Indian Television industry is the largest segment within the media industry and is expected to maintain its strong growth momentum led by subscription revenues.

Business Development
Production
Digital Advertising
Public Relations

Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, has launched the ‘Make in India’ programme to place India on the world map as a global manufacturing hub. The sector currently contributes 16% of GDP and the Government of India has set an ambitious target of increasing the contribution of manufacturing to 25% of GDP by FY25. Already India has become a global hub for Auto Manufacturers with leading players such as Honda, Suzuki, Volvo and Volkswagen establishing their manufacturing operations in India. It is expected that by FY25 the sector with generate over 100 million jobs in India.

Business Development
Production
Human Resources
Design & Engineering

Bhumika Kedia

Bhumika is an entrepreneur, an artist and a resourceful organizer.

She has started Kairos Consulting in 2014. She spearheads searches at Kairos with her greatest strength being sourcing of candidates. She works across all verticals and manages some of the largest relationships at Kairos. Prior to Kairos Consulting, Bhumika has worked with a leading private sector bank in Talent Acquisition, Campus Recruitment, Performance Management and Compensation.

Bhumika has completed her Management in Human Resources from MDI, Gurgaon.

Amit Kedia

Amit is an entrepreneur, a banker and an investor.

He joined Kairos Consulting in late 2014. He spearheads COO/CXO level searches at Kairos and his strength lies in relationship building and networking. His experience helps us in appropriate spotting of candidates. Prior to Kairos Consulting, Amit has worked with banks in areas of Project Finance and Corporate Banking.

Amit has completed his Masters in Finance from MDI, Gurgaon. Additional he has an Advanced Diploma in Finance and has completed GARP (FRM) certification.