Fractional COO & Execution Leadership · India
RATIOEX embeds at the centre of your operations — delivering COO-level execution, governance, and performance discipline without the full-time cost. For Indian SMEs, family businesses, startups, and global companies entering India.
Who We Are
Who we work with
RATIOEX is a Fractional COO and execution leadership firm built for the businesses that power India's real economy — manufacturers, traders, family enterprises, MSMEs, and growth-stage companies navigating the complexity of scaling in one of the world's most dynamic markets.
We don't advise from the sideline. We embed at the CORE of your business — taking ownership of operations, governance, reporting, and execution discipline so your leadership team can focus on growth, customers, and strategy.
Our proprietary CORE Framework™ — Configure, Operate, Review, Exit — provides a structured lifecycle for every engagement. Whether you're setting up operations from scratch, stabilizing a business that's outgrown its systems, or preparing for an ownership transition, CORE gives you a clear path and a partner accountable for every step.
Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, we serve clients across India and work with multinational companies seeking a trusted local execution partner.
"Most businesses don't have an operations problem. They have a visibility and accountability problem. We fix both."
Proprietary Methodology
Four phases. One lifecycle. Complete operational ownership from day one through successful exit. CORE is how RATIOEX delivers COO-level discipline at every stage of your business.
Design the operating architecture your business needs to run without constant founder intervention. This is where structure meets strategy.
Take full execution ownership of day-to-day operations. We don't observe — we run, coordinate, and deliver with COO-level accountability.
Embed performance management discipline. Real-time visibility, rigorous KPI reviews, and cash-flow oversight that drives decisions — not just reports.
Prepare your business for a clean, confident transition — whether that's succession, strategic sale, investor entry, or leadership handover.
Each phase builds on the last · CORE can be engaged at any stage of your business lifecycle
What We Deliver
COO-level ownership and measurable execution discipline — applied to the areas that determine whether your business scales or stalls.
Your senior operations partner — embedded part-time, accountable full-time. We own the operating model, the execution cadence, and the outcomes. Not a consultant. Not an advisor. A COO who shows up and delivers.
Full-lifecycle operational engagement using the CORE Framework™ — from configuring your operating architecture through day-to-day execution, performance management, and exit preparation. One firm, end to end.
Real visibility into how your business is actually performing. We build and run the MIS, dashboards, and review cadence that give you — and your leadership team — the data to make faster, better decisions.
For global companies entering India, we serve as your on-ground COO office — managing entity setup coordination, local compliance oversight, vendor onboarding, and operational delivery aligned to your HQ standards.
Once a business decision is made — new office, factory, warehouse, or facility — we manage the operational execution of that setup. Timelines, vendors, costs, compliance, and coordination. We run it so you don't have to.
Structured support for promoters planning succession, ownership transfer, or investor entry — combining operational professionalization with governance readiness and stakeholder management.
Why RATIOEX
Every engagement comes with full accountability. We don't hand you a report and walk away. We embed, we run, we deliver — and we're measured on outcomes, not hours.
Promoter dynamics, family business complexity, MSME cash-flow cycles, vendor relationships, compliance landscape — we operate in this context, not around it.
No vague "consulting engagement." Every RATIOEX partnership is structured around CORE — a defined methodology with measurable milestones at every phase.
We use AI tools for reporting, dashboards, MIS, and process documentation — which means you get senior-level outcomes faster and at a cost structure that makes sense for growing businesses.
We work with one or two new clients at a time. Engagements are confidential. We are a trusted partner, not a vendor — which is why our clients stay.
How we compare
| Capability | Consultant | Full-time COO | RATIOEX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Execution ownership | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| India market context | Varies | ✓ | ✓ |
| Structured framework | Varies | Varies | ✓ CORE™ |
| Flexible engagement | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cost for SMEs | Lower | High | Optimised |
| AI-assisted delivery | Rare | Rare | ✓ Built-in |
| Full lifecycle (C→O→R→E) | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| India entry operations | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Sectors We Serve
Operational discipline, production KPIs, vendor governance, cost and cash-flow control for traditional and modern manufacturers.
Professionalization, reporting discipline, structured accountability, and next-generation transition planning for promoter-led businesses.
Operational visibility, supply chain governance, and performance cadence for agro-processing, food manufacturing, and allied sectors.
Build-to-scale operating model, execution cadence, and MIS infrastructure for startups that are outgrowing their early-stage structure.
India entry setup, local COO office, and execution leadership aligned to headquarters standards for companies establishing or expanding in India.
Execution systems, governance, and performance management for businesses between ₹5 Cr and ₹200 Cr in revenue that need senior operational leadership.
How We Deliver Differently
We use AI tools as part of how we work — not as the product we sell. The result: faster reporting, sharper dashboards, and lower delivery cost. You get more for less.
Weekly and monthly reports built and delivered faster — no full-time analyst required
Real-time KPI visibility for promoters and leadership teams
AI-assisted scenario planning and rolling 13-week cash forecasts
Draft and refine SOPs in days, not weeks — built for your actual operations
Automated alerts when performance deviates — so nothing slips through
Faster vendor comparison, cost benchmarking, and procurement decision support
Infrastructure Execution
Setting up a new office, factory, warehouse, or operational facility is a COO-level task. RATIOEX manages the operational execution of infrastructure projects — timelines, vendors, costs, compliance — so your leadership team stays focused on the business.
Operational execution of office and commercial space setup — from vendor selection to fit-out coordination to functional handover.
End-to-end operational management of factory and industrial facility setup — from greenfield to operational, or from acquisition to commissioning.
Manage the full lifecycle of business assets — from acquisition and commissioning through maintenance governance and planned exit or disposal.
For Global Companies
RATIOEX serves as your on-ground COO office in India — managing operational setup, local execution, and governance reporting aligned to your global standards.
We coordinate entity registration, banking, statutory registrations, and compliance setup — working alongside your legal and CA advisors.
Build the local team, onboard vendors, set up facilities, and establish the operating cadence that mirrors your global standards.
Regular structured reporting to headquarters — KPIs, cash flow, compliance status, and operational performance in the format your HQ expects.
A senior operations partner on the ground — attending key meetings, managing local stakeholders, and ensuring execution stays on track.
India requires a partner who understands not just the compliance landscape, but the operating culture, the vendor dynamics, and the unwritten rules of doing business here. That's what RATIOEX brings.
— RATIOEX · India Entry Practice
India entry — what we cover
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We take on a small number of new clients at a time — each one receiving dedicated, confidential, senior-level engagement. Tell us where your business stands. We'll tell you exactly how we can help.