An initiative of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)'s Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (IMED)

Bharati Business Clinic

Academia-powered Consulting for Industry

Bridging Academic Excellence with Industry Needs

The Bharati Business Clinic (BBC), an initiative of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)'s Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (IMED), is a structured consulting platform that connects enterprises with academic and industry expertise. By combining faculty insight, student talent, and external consultants, BBC delivers cost-effective, research-driven solutions to real business challenges, with a strong focus on MSMEs and public organizations.

Research-Backed Solutions

Leveraging academic research and industry knowledge to solve real business challenges.

About Bharati Business Clinic (BBC)

The Bharati Business Clinic (BBC) is the dedicated consulting arm of Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (IMED), a flagship b-school of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University). BBC is created to bridge real-world business challenges with academic excellence and industry know-how.

Through BBC, organizations—particularly MSMEs, startups, corporates, and public enterprises —gain access to structured, research-backed, and actionable consulting support. Each engagement brings together IMED faculty, bright student teams, and external consultants, ensuring fresh perspectives with professional rigor.

For enterprises, BBC provides practical and cost-effective solutions in areas such as finance, HR, operations, marketing, strategy, and technology adoption besides core domain areas. For IMED, it strengthens our mission of contributing to nation building by preparing graduates who are industry-ready, innovative, and socially responsible.

BBC Team Discussion

Why BBC

Multidisciplinary Expertise

Backed by BVDU's multidisciplinary ecosystem, giving BBC the ability to draw expertise not only from management but also from engineering, law, healthcare, and other allied fields.

Unique Triad Approach

Consulting support delivered by a unique triad: IMED faculty, bright student teams, and a network of external consultants and industry experts

Structured Model

Structured and institutionalized model that ensures quality, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

Cost-Effective

Cost-effective consulting projects at Low to No Cost.

Confidentiality Assured

Strong commitment to confidentiality with NDAs as required.

Shape Future Leaders

An opportunity to solve real challenges today while shaping future business leaders.

Our Offerings

BBC offers consulting and problem-solving across the following functional areas:

Finance

  • Working capital management
  • Cost modeling
  • Investment strategies
  • Financial planning

Human Resources

  • Employee engagement
  • Retention design
  • Performance-linked training
  • HR policies and manual

Operations

  • Supply chain optimization
  • Productivity enhancement
  • Process re-engineering
  • Quality improvement

Marketing & Analytics

  • Branding
  • Customer acquisition
  • Campaign design
  • Market research

Entrepreneurship & Strategy

  • Business model innovation
  • Diversification
  • Competitive strategy
  • Startup mentoring

IT / Tech-enabled Business

  • Data analytics for MSMEs
  • Process automation
  • Technology adoption roadmaps
  • System requirement studies

How It Works

Our structured 5-stage consulting process ensures quality and measurable outcomes

1

Problem Scoping

Client submits initial challenge through questionnaire or meetings

2

Assignment Finalization

BBC committee refines and finalizes scope with client

3

Solution Development

Teams work across diagnosis, research, and recommendations

4

Presentation & Feedback

Insights and solutions shared with the client

5

Closure & Recognition

Outcomes documented; clients recognized for collaboration

Sample Problem Statements

Finance

A mid-sized manufacturer struggling with cash flow seeks a working capital optimization framework with vendor negotiation guidelines.

A metro authority requires innovative revenue diversification strategies beyond passenger fares.

Human Resources

A small IT firm experiencing high turnover needs a performance-linked retention and career pathing plan.

A transport corporation requires a structured training module for frontline staff to enhance service quality.

Operations

A logistics SME seeks supply chain redesign to cut delivery time by 15%.

An airport authority requires a congestion management model to handle peak passenger flow.

Marketing & Analytics

A retail startup wants an analytics-driven strategy to measure ROI of digital campaigns and optimize customer acquisition.

A city metro service seeks a citizen engagement and outreach campaign to boost ridership

Entrepreneurship & Strategy

A food processing SME is evaluating entry into e-commerce and requires a step-by-step market entry strategy.

An edtech venture exploring diversification into skill development programs seeks a feasibility study.

IT / Tech-enabled Business

A textile SME needs a simple ERP-lite solution for inventory and order tracking.

A transport authority seeks a performance dashboard to analyze ridership and service quality data.

Our Experts

Meet our team of expert consultants from academia and industry

Shravan Kadvekar

Shravan Kadvekar

Consultant

Specializing in business strategy and process optimization

Anthony Rose

Anthony Rose

Consultant

Expert in marketing strategy and digital transformation

Kirti Gupta

Kirti Gupta

Consultant

Specializing in HR and organizational development

Rajesh Prasad

Rajesh Prasad

Engineering Consultant

Expert in technology implementation and engineering solutions

Deepak Navalgund

Deepak Navalgund

Consultant

Specializing in finance and investment strategies

Pravin Mane

Pravin Mane

Consultant

Expert in operations and supply chain management

Shubhashri Waghmare

Shubhashri Waghmare

Consultant

Specializing in entrepreneurship and startup mentoring

Our Clients

Some of the sectors we have served include BFSI, MSME, Retail, Consulting, IT, Transportation, Logistics, and Government. Here are some of our recent assignments

  • BBC is developing an HR manual for a large NGO and its constituent units. The manual will consist of job descriptions, key result areas, induction program, rules and regulations, HR policies, and best practices of the organization. This manual will be a go-to reference for client's HR function.
  • A small manufacturing unit required a quality measure ....
  • Team BBC is developing a go-to-market plan for a quick commerce online platform, a bootstrapped start-up in Pune. In fact, the start-up will also leverage IMED for its student resources as interns.
  • A detailed training needs analysis followed by training was conducted for a cooperative bank by IMED experts and faculty members. The assignment included competency mapping, competency development planning, executive development, and feedback.
  • BBC experts helped an IT company chalk out a plan to manage its ERP implementation. It included a support in planning and training.

Contact Us

Get in touch to discuss how BBC can help solve your business challenges

Get In Touch

Address

Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (IMED)
Bharati Vidyapeeth Educational Complex, More Vidyalaya Campus, Erandwane, Paud Road, Pune – 411038 Maharashtra, INDIA

Phones

+912029970355,+912025421517

Email

bbc.imed@bharatividyapeeth.edu

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