The Top Management Consultants in India

The management consulting landscape in India has evolved rapidly in 2026, shifting focus heavily toward Generative AI integration, sustainability (ESG), and Global Capability Centers (GCCs). The individuals leading these transformations are the Managing Partners and CEOs of the world’s top “Big Three” (MBB) and “Big Four” firms.

Here are the top 10 management consultants currently shaping the industry in India.

1. Rajat Dhawan

Role: Senior Partner and India Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company Rajat leads one of the most influential consulting practices in the country. He is a specialist in large-scale performance transformations and has been a key architect in McKinsey’s “India’s Century” roadmap.

• Company Profile: McKinsey India
• LinkedIn: Rajat Dhawan

2. Abheek Singhi

Role: Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) A veteran with over 25 years of experience, Abheek is the Chair of Practices for BCG India. He is a globally recognized thought leader on consumer trends and the co-author of the acclaimed book The $10 Trillion Prize.

• Company Profile: BCG India
• LinkedIn: Abheek Singhi

3. Parijat Ghosh

Role: Managing Partner, Bain & Company India Having taken the helm in 2023, Parijat oversees Bain’s fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific. He specializes in healthcare, results delivery, and digital transformation for large Indian conglomerates.

• Company Profile: Bain & Company
• LinkedIn: Parijat Ghosh

4. Romal Shetty

Role: Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte South Asia Romal has led Deloitte’s massive expansion in India, growing the consulting practice to over 10,000 people. He is known for driving tech-led transformations and deeply integrating AI into Deloitte’s service offerings.

• Company Profile: Deloitte India
• LinkedIn: Romal Shetty

5. Rajiv Memani

Role: Chairman & Regional Managing Partner, EY India Rajiv has been a constant force in India’s professional services sector. Under his leadership, EY has maintained a dominant position in tax and transaction advisory, while aggressively expanding into AI-driven consulting.

• Company Profile: EY India
• LinkedIn: Rajiv Memani

6. Sanjeev Krishan

Role: Chairperson, PwC India Sanjeev is a deal-making veteran who now leads PwC’s “The New Equation” strategy in India. He is a frequent commentator on India’s macroeconomic outlook and infrastructure-led growth.

• Company Profile: PwC India
• LinkedIn: Sanjeev Krishan

7. Yezdi Nagporewalla

Role: Chief Executive Officer, KPMG India With over three decades at the firm, Yezdi leads KPMG’s strategic focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and digital-first consulting. He is a key advocate for ethical corporate governance in the Indian ecosystem.

• Company Profile: KPMG India
• LinkedIn: Yezdi Nagporewalla

8. Siddharth Jain

Role: Managing Partner and Country Head, Kearney India Siddharth took over the leadership of Kearney India in 2025. He is an operations and supply chain specialist who has helped some of the country’s largest manufacturing and retail firms optimize their global footprints.

• Company Profile: Kearney India
• LinkedIn: Siddharth Jain

9. Sumit Sarawgi

Role: Head of India, Oliver Wyman Recently joining Oliver Wyman from BCG, Sumit is spearheading the firm’s ambitious “five-fold growth” plan in India. He is a specialist in the Communications, Media, and Technology (CMT) sectors.

• Company Profile: Oliver Wyman India
• LinkedIn: Sumit Sarawgi

10. Ajay Vij

Role: Country Managing Director, Accenture India Ajay leads Accenture’s overall strategy and operations in India. While Accenture is a tech giant, his role is pivotal in bridging the gap between high-level business strategy and massive-scale technology implementation.

• Company Profile: Accenture India
• LinkedIn: Ajay Vij