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Founded by a group of Investment Bankers, Management Consultants, and Research professionals, Magistral has earned an enviable reputation for delivering powerful results when it comes to Research, Analytics, Management Consulting, and high-end Outsourcing.

Magistral provides solutions in the form of offshore research and analytics professionals who work as an extension to the client teams, bringing in significant savings in terms of operations cost and substantial improvements in the work quality.

Magistral draws its clients from across the globe, with the majority coming in from the United States, UK, EU, Australia, and Middle-East. It has sales offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Oslo, and Singapore, and its delivery center is based in Noida, National Capital Region of India.
Over the years, we have delivered multiple projects supporting multi-million dollar global transactions, strategizing market forays, or saving supply chain costs. It stands testimony to our intellectual and analytical horsepower.

It is, however, the Magistral culture that we are incredibly proud of. ‘Trust,’ ‘Honesty,’ ‘Integrity,’ and ‘Transparency’ are the ingredients of the software on which the Magistral machinery runs. In any business situation, we prioritize clients’ business interests over ours, clients’ strategic objectives over our profitability, and our relationship over a business transaction, every day and every project throughout the working relationship. You can count on a Magistral representative to work in the client’s best interests at any time.

 

Our Management

Prabhash Choudhary

(CEO, Magistral Consulting)

prabhash.choudhary@magistralconsulting.com

Prabhash Choudhary

(CEO, Magistral Consulting)
Email: prabhash.choudhary@magistralconsulting.com

Prabhash has 15+ years of experience in Management Consulting and Business Research. He has been part of four Fortune 500 companies and a couple of high growth niche organizations as part of his thriving career. So far, he has worked with 300+ clients, bringing millions of dollars to their top-lines and bottom-lines through high impact consulting projects.

He has the overall responsibility for the business objectives of Magistral Consulting. Before joining Magistral, Prabhash worked at a leadership position with News Corp in India where he was responsible for the product called ‘VCCEdge’. ‘VCCEdge’ is the largest research-based platform for Private Equity and Venture Capital firms in India.

Before this, Prabhash served as Associate Director at S&P Global in India. Prabhash was responsible for delivering business research services to clients in multiple industries.

Prabhash as part of his growing career also worked with Accenture Strategy, Deloitte Consulting, Renoir Consulting (UK) Ltd and Thermax Ltd. Major responsibilities in all these assignments pertained to formulating a corporate strategy for clients across industries and implementing them in demanding timelines.

Prabhash has the ability to lead multiple large teams on complex issues concerning clients across the globe. He is married and the father of a two-year-old daughter.

Prabhash has studied B.S (Mechanical) and MBA (Marketing) from leading institutions in India.

In his spare time, Prabhash likes to read. He finished more than fifty titles last year alone. He also likes to enjoy a drink in conversation with like-minded people. He loves to weave conversations around Business, Philosophy, Romance, Human Evolution, and Travel.

Last year a video of him rolling on the floor like a lunatic went viral. He still insists on calling that act as ‘dance of grace’.

Prabhash has 15+ years of experience in Management Consulting and Business Research. He has been part of four Fortune 500 companies and a couple of high growth niche organizations as part of his thriving career. So far, he has worked with 300+ clients, bringing millions of dollars to their top-lines and bottom-lines through high impact consulting projects.

He has the overall responsibility for the business objectives of Magistral Consulting. Before joining Magistral, Prabhash worked at a leadership position with News Corp in India where he was responsible for the product called ‘VCCEdge’. ‘VCCEdge’ is the largest research-based platform for Private Equity and Venture Capital firms in India.

Before this, Prabhash served as Associate Director at S&P Global in India. Prabhash was responsible for delivering business research services to clients in multiple industries.

Prabhash as part of his growing career also worked with Accenture Strategy, Deloitte Consulting, Renoir Consulting (UK) Ltd and Thermax Ltd. Major responsibilities in all these assignments pertained to formulating a corporate strategy for clients across industries and implementing them in demanding timelines.

Prabhash has the ability to lead multiple large teams on complex issues concerning clients across the globe. He is married and the father of a two-year-old daughter.

Prabhash has studied B.S (Mechanical) and MBA (Marketing) from leading institutions in India.

In his spare time, Prabhash likes to read. He finished more than fifty titles last year alone. He also likes to enjoy a drink in conversation with like-minded people. He loves to weave conversations around Business, Philosophy, Romance, Human Evolution, and Travel.

Last year a video of him rolling on the floor like a lunatic went viral. He still insists on calling that act as ‘dance of grace’.

Nitin Kumar

(Partner, Magistral Consulting)

nitin.kumar@magistralconsulting.com

Nitin Kumar

(Partner, Magistral Consulting)
Email: nitin.kumar@magistralconsulting.com

Nitin has 12+ years of experience in Business Research.

At Magistral, Nitin is responsible for delivering research services to clients in the Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Investment Banking space.

Before joining Magistral, Nitin worked at a leadership position for Evalueserve, which is a multi-million dollar business research firm based out of India. Here he was instrumental in launching InsightBee, which is an on-demand research platform using technologies like AI, Automation, and Machine Learning.

Before this Nitin was part of S&P Global in India, where he looked after the delivery of research services for the practice supporting law firms across the globe.

Nitin is a sincere and sharp business research professional with an eye for details. He is married and a father of two daughters aged five and two.

Nitin has studied B.S. (Mechanical) and MBA (Marketing) from leading institutions in India.

In his spare time, Nitin, a car enthusiast, loves to go on long drives. He is also finicky about the quality of speakers that beam his favorite music. He loves to bet on anything and everything and explains well his logic to betting. He also explains why he did not win the bet, after losing!!

A firm believer in Astrology, he might just know what is going to happen to your next planned megaproject!!

Nitin has 12+ years of experience in Business Research.

At Magistral, Nitin is responsible for delivering research services to clients in the Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Investment Banking space.

Before joining Magistral, Nitin worked at a leadership position for Evalueserve, which is a multi-million dollar business research firm based out of India. Here he was instrumental in launching InsightBee, which is an on-demand research platform using technologies like AI, Automation, and Machine Learning.

Before this Nitin was part of S&P Global in India, where he looked after the delivery of research services for the practice supporting law firms across the globe.

Nitin is a sincere and sharp business research professional with an eye for details. He is married and a father of two daughters aged five and two.

Nitin has studied B.S. (Mechanical) and MBA (Marketing) from leading institutions in India.

In his spare time, Nitin, a car enthusiast, loves to go on long drives. He is also finicky about the quality of speakers that beam his favorite music. He loves to bet on anything and everything and explains well his logic to betting. He also explains why he did not win the bet, after losing!!

A firm believer in Astrology, he might just know what is going to happen to your next planned megaproject!!

Timur Yussupov

(Partner, Magistral Consulting)

timur.yussupov@magistralconsulting.com

Timur Yussupov

(Partner, Magistral Consulting)
Email: timur.yussupov@magistralconsulting.com

Timur is an accomplished and driven business professional with a strong focus on strategic execution and sound management practices. For the last 8 years, he has been advising and implementing the latest Business Development strategies for SMEs in Scandinavia, advising and consulting a wide range of business segments ranging from eCommerce, Real-Estate, Hospitality, HoReCa, FMCG, Finance/Banking, Retail, and more.

Prior to joining Magistral Consulting, Timur participated and facilitated in the rapid development and scaling growth for the PE-backed firm CapMan, Forenom OY, Nordics biggest alternative accommodation player with offices in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm. His contribution consisted of developing and executing new sources of revenue in the burgeoning construction market.

Timur serves also as a Principal and a Board Member for several innovative start-ups based in Norway covering a vast array of sectors; such as Consumer Health, Tech, Alternative Finance, and Capital raise.

His entrepreneurial and commercially creative approach earned him the trust as a local Ambassador for the Østfold region, with the main purpose of developing and encouraging commercial and business activities in the region. This role was supported and initiated by the host of organizations and local authorities, one of the largest Norwegian banks; Sparebank1, Innovation Norway, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprises (NHO), Adecco, and many more.

Besides business and busy lifestyle, Timur enjoys learning and exposing himself to new ideas, trends, and people, taking long contemplative walks, and spending time with his family.

Prabhash has 15+ years of experience in Management Consulting and Business Research. He has been part of four Fortune 500 companies and a couple of high growth niche organizations as part of his thriving career. So far, he has worked with 300+ clients, bringing millions of dollars to their top-lines and bottom-lines through high-impact consulting projects.

He has the overall responsibility for the business objectives of Magistral Consulting. Before joining Magistral, Prabhash worked at a leadership position with News Corp in India where he was responsible for the product called ‘VCCEdge’. ‘VCCEdge’ is the largest research-based platform for Private Equity and Venture Capital firms in India.

Before this, Prabhash served as Associate Director at S&P Global in India. Prabhash was responsible for delivering business research services to clients in multiple industries.

Prabhash as part of his growing career also worked with Accenture Strategy, Deloitte Consulting, Renoir Consulting (UK) Ltd and Thermax Ltd. Major responsibilities in all these assignments pertained to formulating a corporate strategy for clients across industries and implementing them in demanding timelines.

Prabhash has the ability to lead multiple large teams on complex issues concerning clients across the globe. He is married and the father of a two-year-old daughter.

Prabhash has studied B.S (Mechanical) and MBA (Marketing) from leading institutions in India.

In his spare time, Prabhash likes to read. He finished more than fifty titles last year alone. He also likes to enjoy a drink in conversation with like-minded people. He loves to weave conversations around Business, Philosophy, Romance, Human Evolution and Travel.

Last year a video of him rolling on the floor like a lunatic went viral. He still insists on calling that act as ‘dance of grace’.

Nitin has 12+ years of experience in Business Research.

At Magistral, Nitin is responsible for delivering research services to clients in the Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Investment Banking space.

Before joining Magistral, Nitin worked at a leadership position for Evalueserve, which is a multi-million dollar business research firm based out of India. Here he was instrumental in launching InsightBee, which is an on-demand research platform using technologies like AI, Automation and Machine Learning.

Before this Nitin was part of S&P Global in India, where he looked after the delivery of research services for the practice supporting law firms across the globe.

Nitin is a sincere and sharp business research professional with an eye for details. He is married and a father of two daughters aged five and two.

Nitin has studied B.S. (Mechanical) and MBA (Marketing) from leading institutions in India.

In his spare time, Nitin, a car enthusiast, loves to go on long drives. He is also finicky about the quality of speakers that beam his favorite music. He loves to bet on anything and everything and explains well his logic to betting. He also explains why he did not win the bet, after losing!!

A firm believer in Astrology, he might just know what is going to happen to your next planned megaproject!!

Timur is an accomplished and driven business professional with a strong focus on strategic execution and sound management practices. For the last 8 years, he has been advising and implementing the latest Business Development strategies for SMEs in Scandinavia, advising and consulting a wide range of business segments ranging from eCommerce, Real-Estate, Hospitality, HoReCa, FMCG, Finance/Banking, Retail, and more.

Prior to joining Magistral Consulting, Timur participated and facilitated in the rapid development and scaling growth for the PE-backed firm CapMan, Forenom OY, Nordics biggest alternative accommodation player with offices in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm. His contribution consisted of developing and executing new sources of revenue in the burgeoning construction market.

Timur serves also as a Principal and a Board Member for several innovative start-ups based in Norway covering a vast array of sectors; such as Consumer Health, Tech, Alternative Finance, and Capital raise.

His entrepreneurial and commercially creative approach earned him the trust as a local Ambassador for the Østfold region, with the main purpose of developing and encouraging commercial and business activities in the region. This role was supported and initiated by the host of organizations and local authorities, one of the largest Norwegian banks; Sparebank1, Innovation Norway, Confederation of Norwegian Enterprises (NHO), Adecco, and many more.

Besides business and busy lifestyle, Timur enjoys learning and exposing himself to new ideas, trends, and people, taking long contemplative walks, and spending time with his family.

Our Management

 

Prabhash Choudhary

(CEO | Founder)

Prabhash Choudhary

(CEO | Founder)
Qualifications:

Stanford Seed, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, MBA- Marketing, Symbiosis International University, Bachelors of Technology- Mechanical Engineering,

Experience:

20+ Years in General Management and Leadership positions in 4 Fortune 500 companies like Accenture Strategy, Deloitte Consulting, News Corp and S&P Global.

Expertise/ Industry:

Management Consulting, Business Development, Research and Analytics, Finance, Outsourcing

Key Projects:

Financial Research, Strategic Research, Operational Excellence, Investment Research and outsourcing projects delivered by Prabhash personally and his team in various positions has led to rough topline additon and bottmline reduction of around 3.5 B Dollars. He has worked on thousands of projects for more than 1200+ clients practically in every country across the globe

Responsible for:

Overall business objectives of Magistral Consulting across the globe

Personality:

Direct, Honest, Fun, Spontaneous, Analytical, Atheist, Action Oriented, Strategic Thinker, Conversationalist. Terrible Dancer, Even more terrible singer

Fun Fact/ Superpower:

His dating tips have led to 13 divorces!!

Nitin Kumar

(Partner | Co-Founder)

Nitin Kumar

(Partner | Co-Founder)
Qualifications:

Stanford Seed, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, MBA - Marketing, Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Bachelors of Technology - Electronics Engineering

Experience:

19+ experience including leading and developing research, analytics as well as inside sales functions while working at Standard & Poor's Global and Evalueserve

Expertise/ Industry:

Investment and Financial Research Specialist, Business Intelligence Solutions Architect, Inside Sales, Business Development

Key Projects:

Extensive Investment Research - Both Buy side and Sell side, Financial and Operational Due Diligence, Fund Administration and Accounting, Market Entry Studies, Supply Chain Optimisation, Business Process Design and Implementation projects for many amongst the Fortune 500 companies and other large companies globally

Responsible for:

Magistral's strategic direction, global operations, and business development support

Personality:

Objective Driven, Inquisitive, Logical, Problem Solver, Honest, Empathetic, Nature and Fun Lover

Fun Fact/ Superpower:

He has such a poker face that in his free time, he plays peekaboo with Bison and usually emerges as a winner!

Dhanita Arora

(Head of Business Development)

Dhanita Arora

Head of Business Development
Qualifications:

Stanford Seed, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, MBA University School of Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Bachelors of Commerce (Hons), Delhi University

Experience:

6+ years in Sales, Marketing and Business Development

Expertise/ Industry:

Business Development, Marketing and Sales

Key Projects:

Market research and Opportunity Identification, Sales Strategy Development, Client Relationship Management, Market Penetration, Brand Strategy and Positioning, Marketing Campaigns, Content Development, Lead Generation, Marketing Insights and Analytics, Event and PR management

Responsible for:

Business Development Calls & Marketing Operations

Personality:

Multitasking and communication skills

Fun Fact/ Superpower:

Dhanita has a ghost of a host inside her, which comes out exactly after consuming 2.5 ounces of scotch!!

Tanya Jain

(Associate Director)

Tanya Jain

Associate Director
Qualifications:

Stanford Seed, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, MBA, University School of Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Economics (Hons), Delhi University

Experience:

6+ years in investment research and analytics

Expertise/ Industry:

Research and analytics, venture capital, private equity, lending, tech investment analysis, investment material, due diligence.

Key Projects:

Financial research, due diligence, investment material preparation, project financing, financial modeling, underwriting, business research, M&A support, deal origination, deal sourcing. Tanya and her team have worked on hundreds of projects for 3000+ clients across various countries, including projects for VC, PE, and investment management firms.

Responsible for:

Project Management, Knowledge Transfer, Team Management, Investment Research, Business Research, Financial Modeling, Client handling

Personality:

Observant, kind, generous, with a sharp wit. Values spontaneity, honesty, and humor. Loves brainstorming innovative solutions, though occasionally finds herself overthinking every tiny detail to get there.

Fun Fact/ Superpower:

She is still overthinking the ways to be sounding more funny here...when last seen, she was smiling, looking at the sky!!

Utkarsh Kaushik

(Senior Manager)

Utkarsh Kaushik

Senior Manager
Qualifications:

Stanford Seed, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, MBA (IB-Finance), Symbiosis International University, Bachelors of Commerce (Hons), Delhi University

Experience:

5+ years of experience in investment research, M&A, 1.5 years experience in Assurance

Expertise/ Industry:

Investment banking, Research and Analytics, Private equity, Venture capital firms, Tech and Gaming.

Key Projects:

Financial Modelling, Investment banking, Research, Due-Diligence, Investment material, Deal Origination, Business Research, Deal Sourcing, Fundraising, M&A support.

Responsible for:

Financial Modeling and Valuations

Personality:

Dynamic,Attention for detail, happy go lucky, problem solver, likes to get intrigued by a random fact, Charming(at times)

Fun Fact/ Superpower:

Utkarsh knows which stump went down for which player in which match in the last 50 years even before his father was born.

Aman Agrawal

(Senior Manager)

Aman Agrawal

Senior Manager
Qualifications:

Stanford Seed, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, MBA (IB-Finance), Symbiosis International University, Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), Delhi University

Experience:

5+ years of experience in business and investment research and 2+ years experience working for Big-4 firms like KPMG

Expertise/ Industry:

Private Equity, Research and Analytics, Financial Research, Venture Capital, Renewable Energy

Key Projects:

Financial Research, Due-Diligence, Deal Origination, Business Research, Deal Sourcing, Fundraising, M&A support, Investment Banking support, Forecasting, Accounting Reconciliation, Supply Chain Analysis, CRM.

Responsible for:

Process Management and Research

Personality:

Attention to Detail, Dynamic, Fun, Ethical, Strategic Thinker, Honest, Resilient

Fun Fact/ Superpower:

Aman can beat Shakespeare when he is high (on life).

Akansha Agarwal

(Senior Manager)

Akansha Agarwal

Senior Manager
Qualifications:

Stanford Seed, MBA in Finance and Operations (USMS, GGSIPU), BCom (University of Delhi)

Expertise/ Industry:

Stanford Seed, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, MBA University School of Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Bachelors of Commerce (Hons), Delhi University

Key Projects:

Business Research, Financial Analysis, Consolidation Accounting, Fundraising, M&A support, Deal Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, CRM support to PE/VC firms, Investment Banking Support.

Responsible for:

Business Research, Financial Research

Personality:

Attention to Detail, Adept at learning new process, Honest, Sentimental

Fun Fact/ Superpower:

She has a gang of thugs operating on retainer for her. Beware!!

Anubhav Bansal

(Senior Manager)

Anubhav Bansal

Senior Manager
Qualifications:

Stanford Seed, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Masters of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelors of Commerce (Hons), Delhi University

Expertise/ Industry:

Research and Analytics, Finance, AI, Renewable Energy, Private equity and Investment banks

Key Projects:

Financial Research, Project Financing, PE Fund Underwriting, Financial Analysis & Forecasting, Investment Banking Support, M&A Support, Financial Modeling, Due-Diligence, Deal Origination, Deal Sourcing, Fund Raising.

Responsible for:

Financial Modeling, Project Financing, Asset Valuations, Portfolio Valuations

Personality:

Optimistic & Dreamer, Quick learner, Versatile, Problem solver, Party-loving, Humanitarian

Fun Fact/ Superpower:

He always wanted to pursue fashion modeling, but he ended up doing financial modeling and while doing that, he still makes faces as if he is on a ramp!!

Mahima Rathi

(HR)

Mahima Rathi

HR
Qualifications:

MBA in HR and Marketing, University School of Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Bachelor of Arts (English Hons.), Amity University

Expertise/ Industry:

Human Resources Management, Recruitment, Payroll, Training and development

Responsible for:

Recruitment, Payroll, Employee Support and Engagement Lead

Personality:

Quick Learner, Empathetic, Party animal(If in that type of Zoo)

Fun Fact/ Superpower:

If she is dropped from the roof of the Magistral House, she will take 27 seconds to hit the floor because of her Go-away-bird's feather-like weight!!

Our Team

 

We are a team of 200+ analysts based out of our delivery center in the National Capital Region of Delhi (Noida), India. We hire analysts with advanced degrees in Management, Finance, Technology, Science, Business, and Mathematics worldwide. The Investment Research team has facilitated transactions worth billions of dollars in the international public and private markets. The Procurement and Supply Chain Insights team has saved millions of operational dollars by delivering agile and cost-efficient supply chain processes. The Strategy and Marketing Support team has helped global corporations with growth, profits, and sustainability initiatives.

 

 

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We are a team of 200+ analysts based out of our delivery center in the National Capital Region of Delhi (Noida), India. We hire analysts with advanced degrees in Management, Finance, Technology, Science, Business, and Mathematics worldwide. The Investment Research team has facilitated transactions worth billions of dollars in the international public and private markets. We bring together top talent from prestigious B-schools in India and around the world. Our team consists of seasoned professionals with experience at Fortune 500 companies and leading Big 4 firms.

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Mission and Value System Statements

Mission Statement

To offer highly differentiated Investment Research and Analytics solutions to financial services firms globally, enhancing their competitiveness in their markets.

Value System Statements

Putting “CLIENTS” at the center of all decision-making, big or small

Individual “Independence” and “Ownership” to drive business growth

To foster a culture of “Transparency”, “Work-life balance”, “Fun”, “Learning and Growth” to Attract, Retain and Engage the best talent

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