Each organization is sure to face that point where it is not enough to rely on gut feelings; the time comes when insights and proper execution will be needed for continued development. This is the very point at which BIG Strategic Advisors Group was established. Founded by Makarand Patil in 2008, the company was set up with one idea in mind: that of providing organizations with all the necessary knowledge in terms of strategy, finance and intelligence that will help make sound business decisions. Starting out as BiG Strategic Management Consultants, the company grew into a global strategic advisory and consulting group.
“We started with a simple belief- that good strategy should never be theoretical, it should be practical enough to change how an organization operates the very next day,” says Patil, describing the founding philosophy that continues to shape the firm’s approach to consulting nearly two decades later.
An Integrated Approach to Advisory
BIG Strategic Advisors Group today delivers an integrated suite of services spanning Strategy Consulting, Business Transformation, Investment Banking, Financial Advisory, Technology Consulting, Market Intelligence, Feasibility Studies, Business Process Reengineering (BPR), Organizational Structuring, Corporate Finance, Transaction Advisory, Digital Transformation, and Performance Improvement. The firm combines deep industry expertise with advanced analytical capabilities to develop solutions that are practical, measurable, and future-ready, tailored to each client’s unique business environment.
This breadth of capability sets the firm apart from single-service consultancies. Rather than treating strategy, finance, and technology as separate disciplines, The Group integrates them into a single advisory framework, one designed to solve business challenges holistically rather than in isolated fragments.
A Trusted Partner Across the Public and Private Sectors
Over the past seventeen years, BIG Strategic Advisors Group has established itself as a trusted strategic advisor to organizations across both the public and private sectors. The firm works closely with Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), statutory bodies, multinational corporations, family-owned businesses, listed companies, SMEs, startups, financial institutions, and emerging enterprises, a client base that reflects the firm’s ability to adapt its approach across vastly different organizational contexts.
Rather than applying standardized consulting frameworks, the firm adopts a collaborative approach that begins with understanding each client’s business model, operational landscape, strategic priorities, and long-term vision. Every recommendation the firm delivers is backed by rigorous research, industry benchmarking, financial analysis, and implementation-focused planning. This multidisciplinary expertise allows organizations to navigate complex challenges, improve operational efficiency, strengthen governance, optimize financial performance, and accelerate sustainable growth.
Comprehensive Advisory and Consulting Services
The firm’s service portfolio covers the full spectrum of strategic and financial advisory needs, including Corporate Strategy & Business Transformation, Business Process Reengineering, Financial Advisory & Corporate Finance, Boutique Investment Banking, Capital Raising & Fund Mobilization, Mergers, Acquisitions & Transaction Advisory, Market Research & Business Intelligence, Feasibility Studies & Detailed Project Reports, Organizational Restructuring, Performance Improvement, Technology Consulting & Digital Transformation, Risk Advisory & Governance, Business Planning & Financial Modelling, and Policy Advisory and Institutional Development.
Each engagement is designed with a singular objective in mind: measurable business impact. The firm pairs practical recommendations with analytical rigor and hands-on execution support, ensuring that strategy translates into action rather than remaining confined to a slide deck.
Industry Expertise Spanning Every Major Sector
BIG Strategic Advisors Group has executed assignments across a remarkably broad spectrum of industries, giving it the cross-sectoral insight needed to deliver globally benchmarked solutions. Its experience spans Government & Public Sector, Infrastructure & Urban Development, Water Resources & Environmental Management, Power & Renewable Energy, Manufacturing & Industrial Projects, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), Information Technology & ITES, Retail & Consumer Businesses, Fashion & Lifestyle, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate & Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Media & Entertainment, E-Commerce & Digital Businesses, Rural Development & Social Sector, Education & Skill Development, Logistics & Supply Chain, Agriculture & Food Processing, and Startups and Emerging Enterprises.
This diversified sectoral expertise enables the organization to deliver innovative, practical, and scalable solutions that address both industry-specific challenges and evolving market opportunities — a versatility few advisory firms of comparable scale can match.
Vision, Mission, and the Values That Anchor the Firm
BIG Strategic Advisors Group aspires to become one of the world’s most respected strategic advisory organizations by delivering innovative, ethical, and value-driven consulting solutions that contribute to sustainable business transformation and economic development. Its mission centers on helping organizations unlock their full potential by combining strategic thinking, financial expertise, advanced analytics, and practical implementation capabilities, with every engagement designed to strengthen competitiveness, improve operational excellence, and create measurable long-term value for clients.
Integrity, professionalism, innovation, collaboration, accountability, and client-centricity form the foundation of the firm’s consulting philosophy. The organization holds firmly to the belief that meaningful business transformation is achieved through ethical practices, evidence-based decision-making, and long-term partnerships built on trust.
“Numbers tell you what happened, but trust is what determines whether a client comes back to you when the stakes are higher the next time,” Patil reflects, capturing the relationship-first mindset that has guided the firm’s client engagements since its earliest years.
A Multidisciplinary Team of 50+ Professionals
BIG Strategic Advisors Group is powered by a multidisciplinary team of more than 50 professionals, bringing together strategy consultants, investment bankers, chartered accountants, financial analysts, engineers, technology experts, business analysts, market researchers, project specialists, and distinguished senior industry advisors. This collective expertise enables the organization to successfully execute complex consulting assignments across government institutions, public sector enterprises, multinational corporations, private businesses, and high-growth startups.
The combination of experienced leadership and analytical talent allows the firm to provide clients with strategic insights supported by practical implementation capabilities and measurable business outcomes a balance of thinking and doing that defines the firm’s consulting identity.
A Global Footprint with Local Depth
With an established presence across India, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Spain, and Ghana, BIG Strategic Advisors Group combines international best practices with deep regional understanding. Its global network enables the organization to support cross-border investments, international expansion, strategic partnerships, and multinational business initiatives while maintaining strong local execution capabilities ensuring that global thinking never comes at the cost of local relevance.
The Founder: Makarand Patil
Makarand Patil founded BIG Strategic Advisors Group with the vision of building a consulting organization capable of delivering world-class strategic advisory services rooted in practical business experience. His journey began with schooling at Aryan High School, Palghar, followed by a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Bhausaheb Vartak Polytechnic and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai. He later completed an MBA from the University of Mumbai, blending technical expertise with strategic and financial management.
Patil began his professional career with the Tata Group, working within the Tata Strategic Management Group, where he built a strong foundation in corporate strategy and business transformation. He went on to lead the Strategy Consulting Division of British Consulting Group in the Middle East, gaining extensive international consulting experience before founding BIG Strategic Advisors Group a career trajectory that fused engineering discipline, financial acumen, and global strategic exposure into a single consulting philosophy.
A Track Record Built on Results
Since its inception, BIG Strategic Advisors Group has completed more than 450 strategic consulting assignments, business plans, feasibility studies, financial advisory engagements, and transformation projects across multiple sectors. The organization has also facilitated fundraising transactions exceeding ₹3,500 crore, helping businesses secure capital for expansion, restructuring, acquisitions, and strategic growth.
Over the years, the firm has steadily expanded its global footprint while continuously strengthening its capabilities in strategy consulting, investment banking, technology advisory, and business transformation growth achieved not through scale for its own sake, but through consistent delivery on client outcomes.
A Diversified Business Ecosystem
Beyond consulting and investment banking, the Group has diversified into multiple business domains through specialized ventures in fashion retail, entertainment, technology-enabled platforms, spiritual commerce, digital consumer services, and social impact initiatives. This diversified ecosystem reflects the entrepreneurial philosophy of identifying emerging opportunities while creating long-term value across industries a willingness to build, not just advise.
Awards and Recognition
The achievements of BIG Strategic Advisors Group and its Founder have earned recognition from leading institutions and industry platforms. Among the notable honours are Special Recognition by the Hon. Finance Minister of Maharashtra for contribution to Rural Maharashtra Cluster Development, recognition from MITCON for excellence in consulting, and a feature among the Top 25 Most Promising Strategy Consulting Firms in India by The Consultants Review.
Makarand Patil has also been individually recognized with the Maharashtra Corporate Excellence (MAXELL) Award as a Young Entrepreneur, featured by ABP Majha among leading Marathi entrepreneurs in the UAE, recognized by Forbes India and CNBC Awaaz for entrepreneurial innovation, and honoured with the Lokmat Young Entrepreneur Achiever Award, presented by the Hon. Governor of Maharashtra.
Looking Ahead
As organizations navigate increasingly dynamic business environments, BIG Strategic Advisors Group remains committed to helping clients transform challenges into opportunities through strategic thinking, financial excellence, innovation, and execution-driven consulting. With over seventeen years of experience, a global presence, a multidisciplinary team of professionals, and a strong track record across both the public and private sectors, the firm continues to empower organizations with the insights, capabilities, and strategic direction required to achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.
“Our work isn’t finished when the report is delivered — it’s finished when the client sees the results on their balance sheet and in their culture,” Patil says, summing up a philosophy that has carried the firm from a single-city consultancy to a globally connected advisory group built on the same founding conviction it started with in 2008.