FULCRUMCPG LABS
Fulcrum CPG Labs — transform your business

Your strategic partner in consumer packaged goods growth.

We are enablers, incubators, accelerators and solution providers — helping brands and retailers navigate a complex CPG landscape, from first idea to sustainable, profitable scale.

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DECODING FULCRUM

Small, precise shifts. Monumental results.

Our name reflects our mission and values — an unwavering commitment to driving business transformation and innovation.

FULCRUM

Symbolises our pivotal role in driving business transformation. Like a fulcrum, we leverage incremental changes to create monumental shifts, propelling clients to new heights.

CPG

We guide CPG brands and retailers through a complex landscape. With deep Consumer Packaged Goods expertise, we deliver tailored solutions that overcome challenges and drive growth.

LABS

A controlled environment to experiment, refine and validate innovative ideas — ensuring a smooth transition from concept to commercialisation.

WHO WE ARE

We accelerate your learning curve.

Leveraging deep industry expertise, we give you the support needed to navigate the CPG market with confidence.

Fast-tracking your learning. Our industry experience speeds up your time to market.
Providing expert guidance. We navigate the complex CPG landscape alongside you.
Architecting your success. A clear roadmap defining your actions, metrics and future direction.
Enablers
Incubators
Accelerators
Solution providers
THE FOUR QUESTIONS WE ANSWER
  1. What to do?
  2. How to do it?
  3. How to measure the outcome?
  4. Where to go from there?
WHAT SETS US APART

We don't just advise. We deliver.

01

Full-stack services

Comprehensive solutions and expertise across every essential area of a business.

02

Build–Operate–Transfer model

We make sure you understand the solution and implement it successfully.

03

Incubation strategy

A strong proof of concept, followed by acceleration with excellence.

04

Accelerate & sustain your growth

Strategic expertise and actionable plans that empower you to scale independently.

05

Sustainable profitability

Short-, medium- and long-term goals guide every decision we make.

06

Customer & trade-centric focus

Everything we do delivers exceptional customer experiences and drives repeat business.

OUR APPROACH

The BOT model: skin in the game.

We work beside you from concept to capability — then hand over the keys.

B

Build

Co-create and develop strategies perfectly aligned with your brand vision and goals.

O

Operate

Execute solutions that drive results, with an unwavering commitment to your success.

T

Transfer

Transfer ownership once your brand is fully equipped to manage and sustain the solution independently.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

A strong foundation is essential for CPG growth.

We provide the catalyst to define your vision and build a robust Annual Operating Plan. We ask the tough questions and deliver clear, actionable steps forward.

Product–market fit

Your core range, target audience, competition and market size, the problem your product solves, and its fit for each channel. We define the way forward through:

  • Product feasibility
  • 3P strategy — product, pricing, packaging
  • Competition benchmarking

New product development

An accelerated, end-to-end product development pipeline:

  • Feasibility study and regulatory work
  • Product development
  • Packaging materials & design
  • Third-party manufacturer alignment
  • Optimum value-chain calculation

Go-to-market strategy

Our proprietary playbook defines a clear route to market across Modern Trade, General Trade, HoReCa and E-commerce.

  • Business development & sales operations set-up
  • Distribution network building
  • Terms of trade negotiation
  • Trade & consumer marketing

Marketing & communications

  • Brand — positioning, value proposition, vision & mission, consumer cohorts, design language
  • Trade — channel marketing plans, POSM, online performance planning
  • Consumer — social, experiential, in-store branding, performance marketing

Human resources

The people and deliverables behind growth:

  • Organisation chart
  • Recruitment aid
  • KPI & performance metrics
  • Learning & development tools

Business performance

With Fulcrum's proprietary planning tool, we set up the metrics and goals for:

  • Annualised planning & business development
  • Performance management
  • Eye on profitability
  • Contingency planning
WHO WE HELP

Built for brands, retailers and global entrants.

FOR BRANDS

Insurgent & challenger brands

New insurgent brands

Lacking experience in essential business functions? A complete playbook covering every business angle to get sales- and distribution-ready.

Greenfield brands

Seeking to validate an idea? A complete business plan and Annual Operating Plan — research, feasibility, competitive analysis, GTM, marketing and HR needs.

Existing brands ready to pivot or expand

Can't disrupt the running business to incubate? Build–Operate–Transfer, from concept to creation to proof of concept.

FOR RETAILERS

The Fulcrum Retail Playbook

Exclusive brand outlets & shop-in-shops

Where and how to convert a brand into an outlet: store concept, location mapping and visual merchandising.

Multi-brand retailers

Traditional and regional retailers facing national chains and e-/quick-commerce, supported with:

  • Category strategy, assortment planning & optimisation
  • Local area marketing, pricing & promotions
  • Consumer loyalty & vendor management
  • Expansion model & model business plan
FOR INTERNATIONAL BRANDS

Entering the Indian market

Global companies need the right market fit, ideal partners and a growth strategy tailored to India. We facilitate entry by defining:

  • Product–market fit & competitive analysis
  • Regulatory compliance & range selection
  • Value-chain analysis & possible partners
  • Model business plan & growth plan
  • Performance management
OUR CLIENTS

Brands we have partnered with.

bibigo
Dough Adventures
Gustora
Koparo Clean
Praakritik
Rustichella d'Abruzzo
Sweet Karam Coffee
The 1970 Shop
The Health Factory
Urban Platter
THE FULCRUM EXPERTS

Decades of CPG and retail experience.

Harshita Gandhi

Three decades of leadership and entrepreneurial experience spanning restaurants, retail, distribution, brand building and growth. With a global perspective honed across three continents and a deep understanding of sustainable consumption, Harshita's approach is driven by a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Akanksha Mishra

Akanksha Mishra

A results-driven professional with over 12 years of experience in e-commerce, excelling across business operations, service excellence and continuous process improvement. Akanksha is well-versed in ERP implementation and testing, team, stakeholder and programme management — known for strong customer service and for thriving in deadline-driven environments.

Backed by a network of specialised subject-matter experts for comprehensive business support.

Design agencies Performance & growth HR recruitment, L&D Supply chain Distribution Finance & legal Product development Regulatory & compliance

Let's collaborate.

Thank you for considering Fulcrum CPG Labs as your strategic partner. We look forward to embarking on this transformative journey with you.

harshita@fulcrumcpglabs.com akanksha@fulcrumcpglabs.com