Trusted Advisors in
Defence Procurement
Defence Consulting, Insights and Business Development
Expert guidance across the full defence acquisition and contracting lifecycle.
About Sugosha
Strategic Military Advisory
Sugosha takes its name from the conch of Nakula, a commander of the Pandava forces in the epic Mahabharata one of the earliest recorded accounts of warfare. Inspired by Sugosha, we are guided by the principles of Dharma (righteousness and integrity) in delivering advisory services to government bodies, industry stakeholders including Foreign OEMs, Indian OEMs, DPSUs, MSMEs and industry associations.
Sugosha Advisory redefines aerospace and defence consulting through deep domain expertise and actionable insights across policy, regulatory frameworks, frameworks and procurement
ecosystems. We specialize in integrating MSMEs into Tier-1 and OEM supply chains,
supported by tailored business intelligence and market-driven insights.
Team Overview
Meet Our Team
Mrs Shanti Kuber
Managing Director
Armed Forces and Defence Procurements experience. Finance
and Economics expert.
Col P V S Nageshwar Rao
Chief Executive Officer
Indian Army veteran with experience in Artillery systems. Defence procurement and business development expert.
Richa Sharma
Defence Correspondent and Analyst
Assistant Editor of Defence Market Intelligence, Jump Start, and DefInsights magazines published by Sugosha Media. Postgraduate in Defence & Strategic Studies. Specializes in media insights, strategic affairs and defence technology.
Jatin Sharma
Defence Analyst
Jatin Sharma works as a Defence Analyst with Sugosha Advisory. His interests lie in defence procurement, military modernization, and aerospace and missile technology.
Ankur Singla
Defence Analyst and Correspondent
Ankur Singla works as a specializing in defence technologies, strategic affairs, and industry analysis with Sugosha Advisory.
Narashimha Chari
Director
Electronics and Defence Industry experience. Defence procurement and business development expert
Our Mentors
Dr. Srinivasan Sundarrajan
Former DRDO Scientist with 30+ years in missile programs. Expert in defence research and aerospace materials.
Maj Gen Sandeepan Handa PVSM
NDA graduate, Army Aviation Corps veteran. Conferred PVSM in 2021 for exceptional service.
Vice Adm SN Ghormade PVSM, AVSM, NM, ADC
Former Vice Chief of Naval Staff. Graduate of NDA, US Naval War College. MPhil in Defence Studies.
Lt Gen SK Upadhya PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM
Former GOC-in-C, commanded IMA Dehradun. NDA graduate with 3+ decades of distinguished service.
AVM Ravi Vridhachalem VM, VSM
NDA graduate, fighter pilot, former Assistant Chief of Air Staff. Vayu Sena Medal for gallantry.
Col. KV Kuber
Former Director Capital Acquisition Programs, MoD. Founder of DOFA, expert in defence procurement.
Cdr. Ajay Panwar
40+ years in naval & defence sector. Indian Navy veteran with MoD/DDP experience.
Mr. Sohil Patel
With 20+ years of experience Sohil Patel is an Advisory and founding member of Sugosha.
What We Offer
Our Services
Policy and Regulations
• Licence procedures and documentation for exports and imports.
• Industrial Licence procedures, documentation and support.
• Policy guidance on DAP, DPM.
Strategic Development
• Business development with OEMs and FOEMs.
• Joint Venture opportunities and facilitation.
• Investment facilitation.
Offsets & Make in India
• Offset Proposal, structure and execution roadmap.
• iDEX, TDF, MAKE program procedures and guidance.
• Policy guidance, procedure, requirements and documentation.
Procurements
• Armed Forces requirements, tenders and procedures.
• DPSU opportunities procedures and interface.
• OEM opportunities, procedures and interface.
Knowledge Partner
• Industry Chamber collaborations.
• Thought leadership through white papers, seminars and conferences.
Documentation & Strategic Publications
Access our exclusive collection of Defence strategy documents and operational guides developed by military experts.
Resource Guides
Documentation & Strategic Publications
Access our exclusive collection of defense strategy documents and operational guides developed by military experts.
