Kshitij Arora – Strategic Advisor Bridging Global Business and Indian Markets
With over two decades of strategic foresight and execution, Kshitij Arora has earned his place as one of India’s most discreet and trusted business minds. Known for his deep understanding of cross-border compliance, regulatory ecosystems, and P&L alignment, Kshitij plays a critical role as an internal think tank to international businesses seeking structured market entry into India and the wider South Asian subcontinent.
Based in New Delhi, Kshitij has spent the last 25 years building strong diplomatic and corporate bridges with partners across MENA, Southeast Asia, and Europe. His journey is closely intertwined with longtime collaborator Manav Paul—the two met during their early careers at the Hong Kong-based Hutchison Media Group, where they worked together on pioneering digital and content strategy initiatives in Asia.
International Collaborations: From Media to Infrastructure
Kshitij’s career spans several influential partnerships with globally renowned brands:
- 🇮🇹 Valsir, Italy – A high-end plumbing and drainage solutions company, where Kshitij has served as a strategic facilitator for Indian market expansion.
- 🇫🇮 Uponor, Finland – Recognized worldwide for sustainable water delivery and radiant heating systems, Uponor’s India presence has benefited from Kshitij’s deep knowledge of government regulations and local distribution ecosystems.
- 🇳🇱 Wavin, Amsterdam – A global leader in plastic pipe systems, Wavin collaborated with Kshitij to develop a more localized India-facing strategy aligned with smart city goals.
- 🖥️ Quark Media House – Kshitij has also worked with Quark, the creators of QuarkXPress, supporting early business development initiatives when desktop publishing software was gaining ground in India.
Whether it’s a European infrastructure brand or a US media technology player, Kshitij brings cultural insight, financial realism, and political diplomacy to every engagement.
Educational Foundation and Long-Term Vision
An alumnus of Delhi University and the prestigious FORE School of Management, Kshitij combines academic rigor with real-world pragmatism. His background in economics and management gives him the tools to manage both macro strategies and granular execution, with an unshakable eye on profitability and sustainable scale.
Advisor to Visionaries
At the core of Kshitij’s value is his role as a quiet strategist to both corporations and creatives. His ability to forecast regulatory shifts, tax policy, and investor sentiment has enabled several private equity-backed ventures and family-owned businesses to succeed in India’s complex regulatory climate.
Kshitij Arora is not just a consultant—he is the go-to architect of trust for global brands seeking to make India a strategic success.
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