Associate Practice Leader
Lavanya is an associate practice leader and analyst for HFS Research. She is a market research and analytics professional with more than seven years of experience across the healthcare, IT, semiconductor, and automotive industries.
Lavanya led market research and consulting projects for global companies, specializing in financial analysis, market intelligence, and competitive benchmarking, including global market trends, industry rankings, and talent pool analysis. Her expertise also covers secondary research, data analysis, PESTLE analysis, Porter’s Five Forces analysis, SWOT analysis, and market sizing.
Before joining HFS Research, Lavanya worked with Zinnov, IQ4I, and ITC LSTC. At Zinnov, she analyzed engineering R&D spending trends across the healthcare, telecom, BFSI, automotive, software, semiconductor, and retail industries—studying market investments, technological advancements, and industry shifts to identify emerging trends. She also evaluated engineering service providers and ranked IT/ITES companies based on their technological expertise, service offerings, and competitive positioning in the market to help businesses understand industry benchmarks, competitive landscapes, and strategic growth opportunities.
Lavanya holds a master’s degree in biotechnology from Bangalore University and has published a research article on enzyme production in an international journal. Based in Bengaluru, India, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and playing chess and carrom.
September 3, 2025 Collaborate with service providers to turn strong designs into manufacturing benefits.
September 3, 2025 Shift from talking about innovation to demonstrating real, measurable results.
September 2, 2025 Global firms link with universities to drive commercial tech. Indian leaders risk lagging in AI hardware and semiconductors.
September 1, 2025 Semiconductor companies must align partnerships and innovation to bridge the gap between partners and client goals.
August 25, 2025 A look into the implications of the Wipro-Harman deal for enterprises and the broader market.
August 1, 2025 Petrochemical industry must be a digital command center that connects innovation with compliance and agility with accountability.
June 9, 2025 Automakers retrofit Western EVs globally, but today’s fragmented market needs regionally tailored, ecosystem-led ER&D.
May 30, 2025 This PoV explores how enterprise R&D must adapt for the SDVs era, digital innovation, and new mobility business models.
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