India Oil & Gas Consulting
YCP offers extensive expertise in the India Oil & Gas sector, helping clients navigate the competitive market with tailored consulting solutions. With a team of seasoned professionals and a hands-on approach, YCP empowers your business growth alongside the unique dynamics of the Indian energy landscape.
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Key Challenges We Address
Import Reliance Exposes Supply and Margin Volatility
- India imported about 88% of its crude oil in FY2024; freight disruptions, sanctions and price swings can rapidly reshape feedstock costs and margins.
- Against this exposure, YCP combines market scenarios, supply-risk mapping and commercial analysis to strengthen sourcing portfolios and hedging decisions.
Gas Ambitions Meet Uneven Infrastructure and Demand
- Natural gas accounts for roughly 6% of India’s primary energy mix, versus a 15% 2030 ambition, while nearly half of supply comes from imported LNG.
- YCP turns this gap into action through demand-cluster sizing, network and terminal economics, and go-to-market plans for industrial and city-gas growth.
Mature Fields and Complex Approvals Slow New Supply
- Domestic crude output remained near 29 million tonnes in FY2024 despite rising demand, underlining mature-field decline and lengthy development cycles.
- YCP aligns subsurface, operating and regulatory priorities to help operators screen assets, improve recovery economics and sequence investable development plans.
Refining Growth Raises the Stakes for Decarbonisation
- With about 257 million tonnes of annual refining capacity, operators must protect utilisation while funding cleaner fuels, efficiency upgrades and emissions cuts.
- YCP links decarbonisation ambition to value by prioritising projects, shaping business cases and partnerships, and designing practical delivery roadmaps.
Why Choose YCP
YCP leverages its specialized expertise and proven success in delivering consulting solutions for the oil and gas sector in India. What sets YCP apart is its innovative approach, utilizing advanced data analytics and industry-specific insights to empower our clients. By blending local insights with global standards and focusing on sustainable, cost-effective strategies, YCP tailors solutions to address the unique challenges in India’s oil and gas sector. Why Choose YCP for consulting services in the oil and gas industry in India:
O&G Value-Chain Depth
Leverage deep oil & gas insights to navigate India's evolving energy landscape efficiently.
Barrel-Level Focus
Precision strategies harness significant gains in India’s Oil & Gas market.
Turnaround Cost Cut
Cut costs with tailored maintenance strategies for India's oil and gas sector.
Energy Transition Fit
独自の地域洞察力を駆使して、インドのエネルギー移行戦略を最適化します。
Partnering with YCP for consulting in India’s oil and gas sector provides unparalleled value. Beyond traditional advisory, YCP actively collaborates with clients, implementing practical strategies to enhance outcomes. Work with YCP and experience the dedication we offer, supporting clients through every phase of their journey.
With India projected to increase its natural gas import dependency by
60%*
by 2030, strong energy strategies are required for market entrants.
Source: IEA, 2024
YCP Oil & Gas Experts in India
The oil & gas industry in India is witnessing a remarkable period of growth and transformation, fueled by technological advancements and diversification within the sector. Emerging opportunities and government support have fostered a vibrant landscape where the energy demands are intricately connected with sustainable measures.
YCP brings unparalleled expertise as a pioneer in oil & gas consulting. Our team of global professionals leverages extensive knowledge to dismantle market barriers, ensuring seamless market entry and facilitating exponential growth in India. We take pride in our capacity to offer innovative strategies that align with client objectives and the distinctive Indian market dynamics.
With a profound understanding of India's oil & gas landscape, YCP stands as a reliable consulting partner. Our commitment to excellence and deep-rooted industry insights provide corporations the necessary edge to prosper within India’s dynamic energy environment.
Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with India's Oil & Gas Professionals
India's Oil & Gas sector is pivotal, driving economic growth. YCP aids clients in navigating its complex regulatory environment.
As India aims for energy self-reliance, YCP's expertise in the Oil & Gas industry supports firms in strategic planning and operations.
YCP leverages global insights to assist India's Oil & Gas companies in innovation and sustainable practices, ensuring long-term growth.
Strategic Focus Areas
- 1
- Portfolio and Asset Priorities
- By integrating market intelligence, asset economics and regulatory insight, we shape India oil and gas strategies that improve returns and resilience.
- 2
- Cost and Operational Efficiency
- By optimizing upstream-to-downstream portfolios, YCP helps India’s oil and gas players strengthen returns, resilience, and regulatory alignment.
- 3
- Energy Transition Readiness
- Through data-led analysis of India’s oil and gas value chain, we shape resilient operating models, investment priorities and measurable growth.
- 4
- Trading and Commercial Optimization
- By optimizing upstream-to-downstream portfolios, we improve asset economics, supply resilience, and regulatory alignment in India’s oil and gas market.
Value We Deliver
1
Sharper Asset Priorities
Capital directed to highest-value assets through sharper priorities
2
Higher Operational Efficiency
Higher operational efficiency through optimized asset performance
3
Clearer Transition Direction
Clearer transition pathways through integrated energy strategy and execution
4
Protected Trading Margins
Protected trading margins via joint exposure and supply controls
Our Services
Digital Transformation
Driving digital transformation in India's oil & gas sector with strategic, data-driven solutions.
- Digital Roadmap & DX Strategy
- DX Maturity Assessment
- CIO/CDO Advisory & IT Organization Design
- System Architecture & IT Portfolio Management
- AI, RPA & Intelligent Process Automation
- Big Data & Analytics
- Data Governance & Digital Adoption
- Offshore Development Centre Set-up
Market Research
YCP offers in-depth market research, guiding India's Oil & Gas sector towards strategic growth.
- Market Landscape
- Market Size
- Industry Structure and Trend
- Competitive Benchmark
- Business Partner Search & Screening
- B2B/B2C Customer Survey
- Consumer Research
Marketing & Sales
Boost your Marketing & Sales performance in India's Oil & Gas sector with YCP expertise.
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
- Lead Generation and Nurturing
- Content Marketing
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Empowering your M&A, transactions, and PMI processes in India's oil & gas sector.
- M&A Strategy & Deal Sourcing
- Buy-Side & Sell-Side Advisory
- Cross-border M&A Advisory
- Commercial Due Diligence & Valuation
- Divestiture & Carve-out Strategy
- Post-Merger Integration (PMI) & Value Creation
- Joint Venture
- Corporate Venture Capital & IPO
Operational Transformation
Strategize innovations leveraging expertise, optimizing India's oil & gas sector operations seamlessly.
- Operating Model Redesign & Organization Design
- Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Cost Reduction & Business Process Improvement
- S&OP, IBP & Demand Planning
- Asset Performance & Predictive Maintenance
- Sales & Channel Excellence
- Transformation Office & Enterprise Performance Management
Operations
Elevate your Operations in India's Oil & Gas sector with YCP's expert consulting.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Public Services
Empowering India's Oil & Gas sector through expert Public Services consulting.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Strategy
Strategizing the future of India's Oil & Gas sector with in-depth market insights.
- Corporate & Business Strategy
- Growth Strategy & Market Entry
- Business Plan & Mid-Term Management Plan
- Competitive Landscape & Value Chain Analysis
- New Business Development & Feasibility Study
- Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy
- Organization Strategy & Change Management
- Enterprise & Asset Risk Management
- Strategy Execution Support & Business Turnaround
- Digital Strategy
Supply Chain Management
Optimize your supply chain in India's oil & gas sector with YCP's expertise.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
Sustainability
Leveraging deep insights to propel India's Oil & Gas sector towards sustainable growth.
- Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
- Double Materiality
- Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
- Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
- Sustainability Due Diligence
- Supply Chain Assessment
- ESG Reporting
- Investor Relations & Fundraising
- Organization & Governance Design
Navigating Oil & Gas Sector in India
Stringent Regulations Impacting Growth
- India's oil & gas sector faces 20% longer project timelines due to strict regulations, adding complexities to compliance amidst regulatory transitions in energy policies.
- These regulatory challenges call for harnessing technological innovations to optimize compliance procedures, which could minimize operational delays by up to 15%.
High Cost of Infrastructure Development
- With oil and gas infrastructure costs soaring by 30%, companies in India are struggling to manage budgets within hefty investmentsfor setup and maintenance.
- Aligning with energy modernization initiatives can lower infrastructure costs by investing in modular plants and digital twins, cuttings costs by up to 10%.
Investments in New Technologies Rising
- India's surge in oil & gas tech investments has risen 25%, paving the path for energy efficiency solutions to address fossil fuel dependency in a rapidly growing market.
- Efficient allocation of resources in R&D and embracing industry trends such as AI and IoT can improve exploration success rates worth significant industry values.
Potential in Renewable Energy Integration
- Government initiatives encourage a forecasted 40% augmente dinvestment in hybrid energy platforms combining renewables as part of clean energy commitments in the sector.
- Liaising renewables with conventional resourcescan increase energy market share. Smart grid integrations are expected to enhance sector output by 5% over the next year.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.
What Our Clients Say About Us
"I am very satisfied with YCP's work on competitors benchmarking analysis project in the Automotive Glass industry. The team fully understood the project background and objectives, and their output surely met our expectations. Although there were some challenges in collecting detailed information given this is a highly specialized industry, their analytical framework and logical approach made this project a great success. I also found the discussion with their local consultants very valuable. This gave me lots of useful insights to pursue the project. I would like to work with YCP on my next project. "
Senior Sales & Marketing Center Manager Automotive Glass Division
Asahi Glass Group
"YCP’s vast network and enormous experience in India, benefited us in identifying some of the competent Institutes, which were not on our radar before. Being a huge country, it is not easy to locate such Institutes that may not be popular or generally well known but that may have specific competencies useful for our applications. YCP truly served as a partner to link us with new academia in India, which has great potential for collaboration. I personally appreciate the dedication and professionalism of YCP's entire team, & particularly would like to thank Heiko for his excellent project management & valuable inputs. Thank you for the cooperation and we hope to continue the partnership we have built up so far. "
Asia Partnerships Manager - ITC Asia
Essilor
Results Through Expertise: Case Studies
Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today's complex business landscape.
Business Opportunity for Boiler and Burners in Thermal Plants Within India
Client
A thermal power plants company
Area
India
Expertise Scope
Distributor Identification, Value Proposition Development, Partner Facilitation
Project Summary
Our team assisted the client and identified strong distributors in the targeted locations through extensive research and personal interactions. Our team developed a compelling value proposition for the distributors and facilitated discussions between the client and the potential partners.
Value Chain Analysis and Market Insights Gathering
Client
Leading provider of chemical solutions for energy industries
Area
India
Expertise Scope
Value Chain Insights Gathering, Demand Analysis, Data Benchmarking
Project Summary
Our team conducted in-depth interviews with key players in the value chain to gather insights on demand, the current product portfolio, preferences, market perceptions, decision-making structures, and unmet needs. We benchmarked the collected data through cross-verification with different parties. The project was managed by a dedicated in-house team, including industry-specific domain consultants and senior team members overseeing the process, with no outsourcing involved.
YCP in Media
Our Group CEO Yuki Ishida and Managing Partner Karambir Anand shared insights at the ASEAN–Japan Young Business Leaders' Summit.
At the Asian Power Summit 2025, our Director Harika G. led a session on Asia's evolving energy mix.
Singapore Business Review featured Karambir Anand on Singapore's expanding solar capacity and energy challenges.
Publications
Charging Towards Digital Dominance: Challenges for India's Auto Components Sector and How to Overcome Them
India’s auto components sector remains a global manufacturing leader, with the aftermarket poised for strong growth. Fragmented service networks, counterfeit parts, and rising digital expectations are reshaping the segment, making digital platforms and transparency critical to improving service quality and customer trust.
India’s CRDMO Market: Building Momentum through Operational Excellence
India’s CRDMO market is growing rapidly, driven by China+1 strategies, funding access, and policy support. However, scale, cost pressure, and regulatory demands pose challenges. To compete globally, companies will depend on operational excellence, technology adoption, and building scalable, end-to-end capabilities.
Accelerating Sustainable Recovery in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia’s post-pandemic recovery is increasingly shaped by climate and social risks that demand regional cooperation. Aligning growth with ESG priorities through coordinated policy, sustainable finance, and stronger data frameworks is critical to addressing vulnerabilities and supporting long-term development across the region.
Unlocking Value Through Strategic Diversification: Insights from Indian Mid-Cap Firms
Indian mid-cap firms are turning to strategic diversification to manage risk and sustain growth amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Success depends on timing, synergy with core strengths, and disciplined execution. Firms that diversify with clear intent and strong governance can build resilience and long-term value.
Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners
Yuki Ishida
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Goldman Sachs
Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting
Abhisek Mukherjee
Managing Partner
Nationality: Indian
Region Coverage:
Asia, Europe, North America
Past Experience:
SDG, Accenture Strategy
Ashish Sharma
Managing Partner
Nationality: Indian
Region Coverage:
Europe, Southeast Asia, Far East, Central Asia and India
Past Experience:
Arthur D. Little, Booz & Company, and McKinsey & Company
Jatin Gulati
Managing Partner
Nationality: Indian
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
McKinsey & Company, Accenture Strategy
Saurabh Mehta
Managing Partner
Nationality: Indian
Region Coverage:
North America, Asia, Middle East
Past Experience:
Ivalua, Avon
Karambir Anand
Managing Partner
Nationality: Indian
Region Coverage:
ASEAN, China, India, United States, Europe, Australia
Past Experience:
EY-Parthenon, McKinsey & Company
Laurent Fihey
Partner
Nationality: French
Region Coverage:
Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America, South America
Past Experience:
Arthur Andersen, Advancy
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