Strategic India Partner for Global Companies

Your Expert Guide
to Building & Growing
in India.

From sourcing India's finest manufacturers to setting up your legal entity, distribution network, or manufacturing facility — Rawmate is the on-ground strategic partner that global companies trust to navigate India's complexity and unlock its full potential.

15+
Years Experience
40+
Countries
15+
Industries
$1B+
Spend Managed
Dr. Sakshi Goel
Dr. Sakshi Goel · Founder
10,000+
Qualified Suppliers
100+
Raw Material Categories
40+
Countries Served
35%
Average Cost Savings
$1B+
Annual Spend Managed
The Opportunity

Why Global Companies
Can't Afford to Miss India

India is the world's 5th largest economy with a manufacturing sector growing at an unmatched pace. The China+1 strategy has made India's moment inevitable — the question is whether your company is positioned to capture it.

China+1 Strategy is Accelerating

Global companies in pharma, chemicals, FMCG, nutrition, and food are actively diversifying away from China. India is the #1 alternative — and the window to establish an early advantage is now.

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World-Class Manufacturing Base

India leads globally in generic pharma, specialty chemicals, agri-processing, flavors & fragrances, and nutraceuticals — with manufacturing costs 25–35% below comparable Chinese facilities.

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Unprecedented Policy Tailwinds

PLI schemes, FDI liberalisation, Make in India, and a rapidly improving ease-of-doing-business environment are creating entry conditions not seen before in India's history.

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Relationships Are the Decisive Advantage

India is a relationship-driven market. The right local partner — with deep networks, cultural fluency, and existing government relationships — compresses years of work into months.

What We Do

Six Ways Rawmate
Unlocks India for You

We serve as your dedicated India partner across every dimension of building and growing a successful India business — from first contact to full operations.

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Strategic India Sourcing

Direct access to 10,000+ qualified Indian manufacturers — across pharma, FMCG, flavors & fragrances, agri-commodities, animal nutrition, and nutraceuticals. We handle supplier identification, qualification, negotiation, quality verification, and ongoing management. You get India's best manufacturers — with confidence and speed.

Procurement
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Distribution Channel Setup & Management

We identify, onboard, and manage the right distributors across India's diverse regional markets. From first channel mapping to commercial negotiation, performance management, and distributor training — we build India distribution networks that actually work. Done this for global ingredients and chemical companies from scratch.

Go-to-Market
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On-Ground Market Research & Intelligence

Primary, on-ground market research tailored to your product and objectives. Competitor pricing, customer segmentation, demand validation, regulatory landscape, and entry strategy — grounded in direct conversations with buyers, distributors, and industry participants. Not desk research. Real intelligence.

Intelligence
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Legal & Regulatory Support

Navigating India's regulatory environment requires specialist knowledge and existing relationships. We guide you through company registration, GST, IEC, FSSAI, BIS, drug licences, environmental clearances, FDI structuring, employment law, and IP protection — working alongside our trusted legal network to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Compliance
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Company & Facility Setup

From registered entity to operating manufacturing facility — we manage the full journey. Site selection, contractor oversight, government approvals, equipment sourcing, and operations ramp-up. We have done this for global chemical and ingredients companies and know every step, every approval, and every shortcut that is legal.

Infrastructure
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Ongoing India Business Management

For companies that need a trusted, senior representative managing their India interests on an ongoing basis. Monthly reporting, supplier oversight, regulatory monitoring, distributor management, and strategic advisory — all delivered with full accountability and transparency. Your India arm, without the India overhead.

Advisory
Deep Domain Expertise

Six Sectors We Know
From the Inside

Sector knowledge that goes far beyond procurement — we understand the raw materials, suppliers, regulations, and competitive dynamics in each vertical.

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Pharma & Specialty Chemicals

API sourcing, chemical ingredient procurement, China+India dual-source strategies, regulatory-compliant supplier frameworks for EU, US, and global regulated markets.

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FMCG & Consumer Goods

Raw material cost reduction, agri-commodity management, ESG-compliant sourcing, India market entry and distribution network setup for consumer brands.

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Flavors & Fragrances

Aroma chemical and ingredient sourcing, naturals authentication, deep India F&F manufacturer networks built over 15 years. European and global compliance-ready supply chains.

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Agri-Commodities & Food

Farmer-direct supply chains, traceable sourcing programs, commodity price risk management, FSSAI compliance, and export-ready agri supply chain development.

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Animal Nutrition

Feed ingredient procurement, quality protocols, European compliance standards, and India-to-global distribution for nutrition ingredients and additives.

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Nutraceuticals

Botanical and ingredient sourcing, quality compliance, India manufacturing setup, landed cost and import/export management for global nutraceutical companies.

How We Work

From First Conversation
to Full Operations

We start with listening, move quickly to a clear plan, and execute with accountability at every stage.

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30 Minutes

Discovery Call

Understand your India objectives, challenges, and priorities. No pitch — just an honest conversation about whether and how we can help.

02
1–2 Weeks

India Opportunity Assessment

A focused diagnostic on your specific India opportunity — market sizing, supplier landscape, regulatory requirements, and recommended approach.

03
Clear Scope

Engagement & Roadmap

A defined engagement with transparent fees, clear deliverables, and a phased India roadmap — whether sourcing, market entry, or full setup.

04
Ongoing

Execution & Results

On-ground execution, regular reporting, and full accountability against agreed milestones — from first supplier introduction to operational independence.

Client Voices

Trusted by Global Leaders
Across Three Continents

From China's largest industrial conglomerates to European specialty chemical leaders — here is what our clients say.

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Dr. Sakshi has been an exceptional strategic partner to Wanxiang International in India. She built our India business from the ground up — navigating every regulatory, commercial, and operational complexity with remarkable expertise and commitment. Her on-ground network, strategic clarity, and ability to get things done in India are truly unmatched. She has been instrumental in the success and expansion of our India operations.

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Chunnan Li
Chairman, Wanxiang International · Wanxiang Group, China
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Dr. Sakshi brings an exceptionally strong network of manufacturers and genuine understanding of animal nutrition and flavours & fragrances — including the strict regulatory requirements of European markets. Her sourcing outcomes are consistently both commercially sound and compliance-ready. A partner we rely on with full confidence.

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Edward J.J. Verdult
Director, Vidara Benelux
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When it comes to strategic sourcing from India — particularly in flavors, fragrances, and aroma chemicals — Dr. Sakshi is in a league of her own. Her depth of knowledge across Indian chemical manufacturers, her understanding of quality and compliance standards, and her ability to identify and deliver the right sourcing solutions makes her an invaluable partner for any global company serious about India.

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Freddy
Head of Procurement, Givaudan
Behind Rawmate
Dr. Sakshi Goel
Founder & Lead Advisor
Dr. Sakshi Goel
Global Procurement & Transformation Leader · India
DBA (Sustainable Procurement) · MBA · BSc Chemistry · PG Diploma Nutraceuticals

Dr. Sakshi Goel founded Rawmate to give global companies the on-ground India expertise that typically takes decades to build. With 15+ years managing $1B+ in annual spend across 40+ countries — spanning FMCG, Flavors & Fragrances, Aroma Chemicals, Agri-commodities, Animal Nutrition, and Nutraceuticals — she brings a rare combination of strategic thinking, regulatory fluency, and genuine on-ground relationships across India's most important industrial sectors. She has set up and expanded businesses in India for global companies from scratch, guided international companies through India's regulatory and commercial landscape, and built one of India's most trusted independent procurement and sourcing advisory practices.

Get in Touch

Let's Talk
India Strategy.

Book a free 30-minute discovery call — no commitment, no pitch deck walk-through. Just an honest conversation about your India objectives and how Rawmate can help you achieve them.

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Phone / WhatsApp
+91 9599 589 702
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Location
India · Serving Clients Globally