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Navaneeth Ramesh
Lead Analyst- Analytics & AI
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Navaneeth is a Lead Analyst at AIM Research, where he anchors research and advisory initiatives in the Data & AI services ecosystem. With over six years of experience in market research, vendor benchmarking, and trend analysis, he brings a cross-industry perspective to understanding how analytics and AI are reshaping enterprise strategies and technology adoption.
At AIM Research, Navaneeth leads efforts to evaluate and benchmark technology service providers, offering strategic insights to enterprises, tech vendors, and Global Capability Center (GCC) enablers. His work leverages proprietary research frameworks such as the PeMa Quadrant to assess market positioning, service differentiation, and innovation maturity, particularly in fast-moving areas like GenAI and Agentic AI. He plays a key role in supporting clients with forward-looking intelligence for strategic planning, vendor selection, and capability assessments.
Before joining AIM Research, Navaneeth worked as a Market Research Analyst serving global and Japan-based clients across Chemicals, Energy, and Automotive sectors. He led strategic consulting engagements focused on trend mapping, market opportunity identification, startup scouting, and technology foresight.
Navaneeth holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from BIET (India) and a Master’s degree in Manufacturing Science from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (India).

Yashashree Vivarekar
Research Analyst - Analytics & AI
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Yashashree is a Research Analyst at AIM Research, where she focuses on Artificial Intelligence—including Generative AI and Agentic AI—as well as the evolving landscape of AI startups and Global Capability Centers (GCCs). With over four years of experience in the market research industry, she brings a strong foundation in both secondary research and client-driven engagements, delivering actionable insights to technology providers, enterprises, and innovation hubs.
At AIM Research, Yashashree plays a key role in developing strategic research reports and advisory content, with a focus on AI trends, funding and acquisition activity, and GCC transformation initiatives. Her work supports stakeholders in navigating a dynamic AI ecosystem and identifying emerging opportunities in both the technology and services sectors.
Prior to joining AIM Research, Yashashree was a Research Associate at MarketsandMarkets, a leading global market research firm. There, she specialized in healthcare market intelligence, producing in-depth global and regional reports on healthcare technologies, trends, and competitive landscapes.
Yashashree holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Nagpur University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare from Pune University.

Abhijeet Adhikari
Research Associate
Abhijeet Adhikari is an Associate Research Analyst specializing in Global Capability Centers focused research. He comes with over 3 years of research & consulting experience, and has contributed to a range of research reports, benchmarking studies, and industry rankings to empower organizations monitor technology trends, shape talent strategies, and assess operational effectiveness.
His work focuses on analyzing the expansion of GCCs across major sectors such as BFSI, Retail & CPG, and Manufacturing. Abhijeet has played a key role in developing structured, data driven reports and benchmarking frameworks, including the Capability Quotient Quadrant (CQ2) and the Penetration & Maturity Quadrant (PeMa) for GCC enablers and service providers.
Abhijeet holds a postgraduate MBA degree with dual specialization in Information Technology and Marketing Management from University Institute for Management (UIM), RDVV, Jabalpur (India).

Abhishek Padhy
Associate Research Analyst- BI & Data Management
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Abhishek is an Associate Research Analyst at AIM Research. He is an avid learner and tech enthusiast. He supports the firm’s strategic research across Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Management technology domains.
At AIM Research, Abhishek contributes to high-impact research reports and market intelligence initiatives. He is a key contributor to the GCC Watchlist 2025, a flagship study analyzing Fortune 500 companies with the highest potential to establish Global Capability Centers in India. His work spans both primary and secondary research, supporting decision-makers with actionable insights into digital transformation and global expansion strategies.
Before joining AIM Research, Abhishek worked as program supervisor under the Odisha Livelihood Mission, where he led sustainable agriculture and millet promotion programs. He also completed a Machine Learning internship focused on applied research in healthcare analytics.
Abhishek holds an MBA in Business Analytics and Finance from JAGSoM (IFIM), Bengaluru, and an M.Sc. in Agriculture from OUAT, Odisha.

Subhajit Chakraborty
Senior Manager - AIM Research
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Subhajit is the GTM Lead at AIM Research, bringing over 12 years of experience in client-facing roles.
Prior to AIM Research, he was with IDC, where he worked closely with enterprises of varying scales. He has also held key roles at leading organizations such as Dun & Bradstreet and The Times of India Group, gaining cross-domain expertise in research and data-driven solutions.
At AIM Research, Subhajit leads client engagement efforts, focusing on building long-term, value-driven relationships with global clients. His approach is rooted in solution-oriented thinking, ensuring alignment with client objectives and fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
His current focus is on formulating holistic GTM strategies for solution partners in the AI and GCC space, while also creating value-driven plans for end-user organizations to help them identify and engage with the right technology partners.
Subhajit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from VTU. In his free time, he enjoys playing music as a performing musician and often indulges in cycling and riding expeditions.