Rama Bijapurkar is one of India’s leading management and market research consultants, she is a respected thought leader on market strategy and India’s consumer economy. She is also a keen commentator on social and cultural changes in the evolving liberalising India. Rama Bijapurkar has an independent consulting practice and... Read more
Rama Bijapurkar is one of India’s leading management and market research consultants, she is a respected thought leader on market strategy and India’s consumer economy. She is also a keen commentator on social and cultural changes in the evolving liberalising India.
Rama Bijapurkar has an independent consulting practice and works across all sectors and organisations.
In addition to her consulting practice Rama has served as an independent director on the boards of several of India’s bluechip companies. These included Axis Bank, Bharat Petroleum, CRISIL, Godrej Consumer Products, Infosys, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, Mahindra & Mahindra Financila Services Ltd, Redington Gulf FZE. She also serves on the Governing Councils of the Banking Codes and Standards Board of India, the Insurance Information Board and is a member of the Eminent Persons Advisory Group of the Competition Commission of India.
Rama is a dominant voice in the media on business and policy issues in her areas of interest and work. She is the author of the internationally acclaimed book, ‘We are like that only: Understanding the logic of Consumer India’ (the international edition is titled ‘Winning in the Indian Market: Understanding the Transformation of Consumer India’). She has recently published a sequel to this, titled ‘A Never-Before World: Tracking the Evolution of Consumer India’. She is also the author of ‘Customer in the Boardroom: Crafting Customer Based Business Strategy’.
Rama Bijapurkar holds a BSc in Physics from Delhi University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM, Ahmedabad. Prior to setting up her own consulting practice, Rama has worked for over two decades in leading market research and management consulting companies.
You can book Rama Bijapurkar through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Rama's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Rama Bijapurkar's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Rama tailored to your event.
Rama Bijapurkar speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Rama to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Rama Bijapurkar for events worldwide, subject to Rama's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Rama Bijapurkar is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Rama can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Rama Bijapurkar on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Rama can offer.
Rama Bijapurkar delivers keynotes in Hindi. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Rama Bijapurkar's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Rama's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Rama Bijapurkar can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Rama's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Rama Bijapurkar is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Rama Bijapurkar, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Rama's current availability for your dates.