Tata Strategic Group ties up with Roland Berger

MUMBAI: Tata Management Strategic Group, a part of the diversified Tata Group, on Wednesday announced alliance with Roland Berger Strategy, the biggest strategic consultants with European origin. The alliance will give both firms an opportunity to offer Indian firms new high-end services that require specialised or international experience.

The alliance will support international firms in their expansion plans in India and large Indian companies planning to develop in Europe, China and Japan. Both companies would also seek to jointly develop new geography like West Asia, South-East Asia and Africa.

The alliance will begin with offering services to customers in three practice areas ��� automotive, chemicals & energy and consumer goods & retail. Opportunities in other verticals will be pursued selectively.

Starting with the key existing key accounts in India and Europe, the alliance will quickly seek to expand its client base offering a complete range of management consulting solutions.

Raju Bhinge, CEO, Tata Management Strategic Group, said: ���This alliance enables Tata Strategic to offer cutting-edge solutions to its Indian based customers and puts us on par with all major management consulting firms operating in India.���

Said Vincent Mercier, member of Roland Berger's executive committee: ���We think, combining our global knowhow with the local expertise of Tata Strategic will bring the best possible service to clients. Despite the current economic crisis, India has fantastic prospects.���