OPERATING DOMAINS

01 — CRESCENDO DEFENCE

Industrial market access and execution across Land defence systems.

We support manufacturers, OEMs and technology companies across land systems, defence electronics, unmanned platforms, and precision engineering with hands-on execution for localisation and industrial partnerships in India.

Aerospace market access, technology transfer and Air industrialisation.

We connect global capability with Indian aerospace demand spanning aviation systems, autonomous platforms, advanced materials and MRO through structured technology transfer and production partnerships.

Naval partnerships and industrial execution across the Sea domain.

We support naval technology companies, shipbuilding ecosystems and marine systems providers with market access, localisation and industrial partnerships across India's maritime surveillance and shipbuilding base.

Global partnerships for defence and commercial Space technologies.

We connect satellite, communications, observation and ground-segment technology companies with Indian industrial partners building market opportunities and expansion programmes across the space value chain.

Secure market entry for defence, infrastructure and Cyber technologies.

We support secure communications, critical infrastructure and AI-enabled defence technology providers with market intelligence, partnerships and commercial execution in India.

Enter India Reach global markets →

LAND / AIR / SEA / SPACE / CYBER

01 OPERATING DOMAIN

02 — The corridor

Two Directions, One Accountable Team

Most organisations in this market operate in one direction only. Crescendo works both ways and stays involved beyond the introduction into the industrial work that follos.

India → Global Markets

Market identification, representation, buyer access, tenders, offsets and delivery coordination for Indian manufacturers and innovators.

Capability
Market
Buyer
Tender / Bid
Delivery

Global → India

Representation and demand development for foreign OEMs, followed by partner structure, localisation, plant setup, and production.

Market Entry
Demand
Partner / Structure
Localization
Manufacturing

One accountable team across both directions advisory, government engagement, industrial collaboration and project management, built to support aerospace and defence companies in India at every stage of growth.

03 — SECTOR

Sixteen Sectors, Grouped by Where the Work Actually Sits.

PLATFORMS & SYSTEMS

Green Energy

04 — Strategic Advisory & Defence Consulting

F4 Strategic Advisory & Defence Consulting

As a dedicated aerospace and defence consulting practice, we provide defence market intelligence, country strategy reports, procurement mapping, defence industrial strategy, go-to-market planning, defence ecosystem mapping, offset strategy, localisation strategy, partner search and defence diplomacy facilitation.

Defence Export Facilitation

Market identification, buyer introductions, tender identification, offset support, bid support, representation, export documentation guidance, certification support, and execution coordination.

Technology Transfer & Localization

Identification of foreign technologies and manufacturing partners, joint venture structuring, licensing support, localization planning, vendor ecosystem development, plant setup consulting, government approvals coordination and strategic partner matchmaking.

Government & PSU Coordination

PSU partnership facilitation, strategic MoUs, testing and trial coordination, defence corridor support, policy guidance, incentive facilitation, government delegations, and organisation of trade fairs & conferences.

Strategic Advisory & Defence Consulting

Defence market intelligence, country strategy reports, procurement mapping, defence industrial strategy, go-to-market planning, defence ecosystem mapping, offset strategy, localisation strategy, partner search and defence diplomacy facilitation.

05 — INDIA ENTRY & INDUSTRIALISATION EXECUTION NETWORK →

From Feasibility Study to Commercial Production.

One connected execution route from market assessment through partner identification, localisation, manufacturing, qualification and export development.

PROCESS 01

Strategy & Feasibility

Establish whether an India operation is viable and on what terms.

06 — SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS

Strategic Engagements, from Market Development to Defence Manufacturing

From advanced materials to precision manufacturing, our engagements show how global OEMs scale defence manufacturing in India from feasibility through commercial production.

ADVANCED MATERIALS & AEROSPACE 01

Arconic Extrusions

PHASE 1

India Market Development

Exclusive representation of Arconic in India to build market presence, create customer awareness, identify business opportunities, engage with aerospace and defence OEMs, and generate RFQs and orders.

Market development → Manufacturing

ADVANCED COMPOSITES & MANUFACTURING 02

Hexcel Corporation

CRESCENDO ROLE

India Project Management Office (PMO)

Acting as Hexcel’s India Project Management Office (PMO), supporting the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in India.

ENGAGEMENT SCOPE

India Feasibility Study Business Plan Development Manufacturing Strategy Site Selection Supply Chain Development Government Incentives Implementation Roadmap Phased Execution

The programme is structured to establish Hexcel’s long-term manufacturing presence in India through phased execution.

Feasibility → Planning → Execution

08 — LEADERSHIP & ADVISORY

Leadership Built for Global Defence Growth, Trusted by Aerospace and Defence Companies in India

Vishal Jadhav

Managing Director – Defence & Aerospace

Visionary entrepreneur dedicated to positioning India as a global hub for defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Has built an international network spanning governments, investment agencies, industry associations and global OEMs, enabling strategic partnerships, technology collaborations and cross-border industrial growth.

Parag Saxena

Strategic Advisor – Defence & Industrial Partnerships

Senior business leader with over 30 years of experience in the defence, engineering and industrial sectors. Brings extensive expertise in business strategy, industrial partnerships, manufacturing ecosystems and strategic growth. Passionate about strengthening India’s defence manufacturing capabilities through industry collaboration and global partnerships.

Saket Pujari

Director – Defence & Aerospace

Leads international engagement initiatives focused on defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Experienced in developing strategic partnerships, organising global business delegations, facilitating investment opportunities, and connecting Indian enterprises with international OEMs, governments and strategic ecosystems.

Industrial market access and execution across Land defence systems.

Aerospace market access, technology transfer and Air industrialisation.

Naval partnerships and industrial execution across the Sea domain.

Global partnerships for defence and commercial Space technologies.

Secure market entry for defence, infrastructure and Cyber technologies.

Two Directions, One Accountable Team

India → Global Markets

Global → India

Sixteen Sectors, Grouped by Where the Work Actually Sits.

Defence

Aerospace & Aviation

Naval & Marine

Space Technologies

Robotics & Unmanned Systems

Homeland Security

Critical Infrastructure & Border Security

Defence Electronics

AI & Autonomous Systems

Cybersecurity

Communication & ISR Systems

Advanced Manufacturing

Precision Engineering

Advanced Materials & Composites

MRO & Lifecycle Support