EAC at IFAT Delhi 2026: The Future of Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Industry On April 22nd, EAC India Partner Ketan Jadhav contributed to the Plenary Session on Urban Water Security at IFAT Delhi 2026, sharing insights on India’s evolving decentralized wastewater treatment industry. His presentation highlighted the restructuring of the market with modular solutions below 2 MLD, the dominance of RCC systems, and the growing role of containerized and packaged plants.With the upcoming Liquid Waste Management Rules 2024, decentralized sewage treatment plants (DSTPs) are poised to unlock opportunities worth ₹5,000 crore annually, potentially doubling by 2031. EAC’s analysis identified 459 proposed …
India’s EV Growth Story Is Real. Its Constraints Are Structural.
India’s EV Growth Story Is Real. Its Constraints Are Structural. India is among the fastest growing electric vehicle markets globally, driven by policy momentum, OEM participation, and rising demand for sustainable mobility. India’s EV market is also scaling rapidly in absolute terms, with retail sales reaching ~2.5 mio units in FY2026, reflecting ~25% year-on-year growth, led primarily by e-2W and e-3W. However, growth is uneven. High utilisation segments are scaling faster than supporting infrastructure. Charging networks remain insufficient, and long charging cycles continue to limit vehicle uptime. At the same time, the domestic battery ecosystem is still evolving, with dependence …
India’s Sunrise Moment: A Macro Overview for Global Business Leaders
India’s Sunrise Moment: A Macro Overview for Global Business Leaders As geopolitical fault lines reshape global trade, one economy is emerging not merely unscathed but structurally strengthened. India’s combination of domestic resilience, policy-backed industrialisation, and demographic depth is drawing unprecedented attention from boardrooms across Europe, Asia, and the United States.On 27th March 2026, EAC International Consulting, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Munich and RÖDL , hosted an invite-only executive roundtable on Indian Sunrise Sectors with a focused lens on Solar PV, Battery, Semiconductor, and Green Hydrogen. The event brought together senior decision makers to deliberate on …
“India in Intralogistics – From Cost Advantage to Technology Maturity”
“India in Intralogistics – From Cost Advantage to Technology Maturity” India’s emergence is not accidental; it is built upon four strategic pillars. At the core is a 1.2 trln EUR infrastructure backbone provided by the PM GatiShakti master plan, which is rapidly modernizing the nation’s logistics connectivity. Complementing this is the regions profound cost efficiency, allowing European firms to access world-class engineering talent at only 25-30% of German cost benchmarks. This advantage is further bolstered by aggressive policy incentives, specifically the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes currently driving growth across 14 key manufacturing sectors. Finally, the global “China + 1” …
China Quo Vadis: Strategische Neuordnung eines Schlüsselmarktes
China Quo Vadis: Strategische Neuordnung eines Schlüsselmarktes EAC International Consulting Partner Daniel Berger wurde in einer umfassenden Analyse des Handelsblatts, die im Zusammenhang mit dem China-Besuch von Friedrich Merz (CDU) veröffentlicht wurde, als Marktexperte für die sich wandelnden China-Umsätze deutscher Unternehmen zitiert. Unsere Sichtweise auf die derzeitige strukturelle Neupositionierung auf dem chinesischen Markt finden Sie in unserem Executive Briefing. Klicken Sie hier, um mehr zu erfahren.Latest April 5, 2026 India’s EV Growth Story Is Real. Its Constraints Are Structural.März 27, 2026 India’s Sunrise Moment: A Macro Overview for Global Business LeadersMärz 26, 2026 “India in Intralogistics – From Cost Advantage …
China Quo Vadis: Strategische Neuordnung eines Schlüsselmarktes
China Quo Vadis: Strategische Neuordnung eines Schlüsselmarktes Der im Rahmen der China-Reise von Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) veröffentlichte Handelsblatt-Artikel zur Entwicklung der China-Umsätze deutscher Konzerne verweist auf eine spürbare Marktverschiebung. EAC International Consulting wurde hierzu als Marktkenner zitiert. Der frühere Wachstumsmotor verliert an Dynamik, Marktanteile verschieben sich, Erfolgsfaktoren für ein erfolgreiches China- Engagement werden neu definiert. Gleichzeitig zeigt sich jedoch, dass es weniger um Rückzug als um strukturelle Neuordnung geht.Der China-Boom vergangener Jahrzehnte ist Geschichte. Mit rund 5,0 % Wachstum im Jahr 2025 und erwarteten 4,5 % im Jahr 2026 – hierin geschätzt 2,0 – 2,5 % staatlich induzierte Investitionen …
Market Intelligence: China Consumer Health
How Long Will the Rise of International Supplements in China Continue? The Chinese consumer health market has transformed dramatically over the past fifteen years. What began as informal cross-border trade has evolved into a sophisticated, bln EUR e-commerce ecosystem. Through China’s Cross-Border E-Commerce (CBEC) model, international brands still capture the larger and more profitable share, with the United States, Germany, and Australia as the dominant import origins. On Tmall for example one of the largest Chinese e-commerce platforms, international brands command 57% of revenue whilst representing only 43% of sales volume over the past three months, demonstrating superior pricing power …
INDIA’S SOLAR MANUFACTURING PIVOT: WHY GLOBAL PLAYERS MUST ACT NOW
INDIA’S SOLAR MANUFACTURING PIVOT: WHY GLOBAL PLAYERS MUST ACT NOW India is entering a once-in-two-decades solar manufacturing supercycle. Installed capacity has expanded from 2.8 GW in 2014 to nearly 130 GW by 2025, supported by ambitious national targets and strong policy commitments. While the solar demand outlook is robust, the manufacturing landscape remains uneven with significant capability gaps in upstream segments and next-generation cell technologies. This creates a strategic window for global players to shape India’s next phase of solar industrialization.India’s Solar Growth Story: From Scale to Manufacturing Sovereignty India is now the world’s fourth largest renewable energy market and …
EAC China Hosts Roundtable Series at Automechanika 2025
EAC China Hosts Roundtable Series at Automechanika 2025 Managing Consultant Guan Cui Moderates Expert Discussions on ICE, Hybrid, and Electric Vehicle Technologies. China’s automotive industry is at a fascinating crossroads. Internal combustion engines are getting cleaner and more efficient. Hybrids are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Pure electric vehicles are gaining momentum. But here’s the question everyone’s asking: which pathway wins?The answer, as our recent roundtable series revealed, might be more nuanced than we think. Last week, EAC China brought together industry experts for the roundtable discussion that went beyond the usual debates. Managing Consultant Guan Cui moderated sessions exploring how these …
India’s CBG Boom: A Strategic Opportunity for Equipment Suppliers
India’s CBG Boom: A Strategic Opportunity for Equipment Suppliers Biofuels particularly Compressed Biogas (CBG), Ethanol, and Biodiesel positioned as strategic pillars in its transition towards cleaner energy by India. Currently, India has 170 CBG plants in operation and ~250 plants under development against the ambitious target of 5,000 under SATAT initiative, indicating that more than 85-90% of the targeted market is still upcoming, which presents a vast untapped growth landscape. In parallel, India’s strong push for ethanol blending (20% E20 by 2025-26) and biodiesel expansion through UCO-based feedstock procurement is also growing at an accelerating pace.Why India’s CBG Sector Is Emerging …
India’s High-Performance Coatings Market as a Growth and Manufacturing Platform for Specialty Chemical Companies
India’s High-Performance Coatings Market as a Growth and Manufacturing Platform for Specialty Chemical Companies The global coatings industry is rapidly shifting toward waterborne, low-VOC, and high-performance chemistries as sustainability regulations tighten and downstream industries demand improved environmental and technical performance. Waterborne coatings have become one of the fastest-growing global segments, supported by increasing adoption in automotive, industrial, and construction applications. The global market is expected to surpass 140 bln EUR by 2035, driven by innovation in dispersants, rheology modifiers, polyurethane dispersions, adhesion technologies, and next-generation corrosion-resistant systems—areas where established specialty chemical manufacturers continue to lead. India has emerged as one …
Beyond the Biogas Pavilion @REI Expo 2025
Beyond the Biogas Pavilion @REI 2025 Day 2 also brought us to the German Pavilion, where we witnessed the strength of Indo-German collaboration in renewable energy firsthand. The official opening ceremony, graced by dignitaries including Parliamentary State Secretary Johann Saathoff and representatives from the German Embassy, BSW, GIZ, and NSEFI, underscored how international partnerships are accelerating India’s clean energy journey.The synergy between German engineering excellence and Indian scale is creating remarkable opportunities across solar, wind, and emerging technologies like green hydrogen and biogas. The discussions affirmed what we have witnessed firsthand: India’s biogas sector has matured significantly. From feedstock to …