From its roots in Dubai as a strategy consulting firm to becoming a global powerhouse with a presence across continents, BiG’s story is one of unwavering ambition, precise execution, and continuous innovation. It is not just a company; it is a movement that proves great leadership can transform industries while keeping humanity at the core of growth.

A Strong Foundation Built on Vision and Discipline

Every remarkable company begins with an idea, but what sustains it is vision coupled with discipline. BiG Strategic Advisors Group was founded with a clear purpose: to help businesses navigate complex challenges across finance, organizational structure, and market segmentation with strategic precision and sustainable execution.

What began as BiG Strategic Management Consultants in Dubai quickly evolved into a global advisory and investment banking firm when the company established its base in Mumbai, India, giving rise to the entity now known as BiG Strategic Advisors Group. Since 2008, the firm has successfully completed over 750 assignments across multiple sectors and has facilitated fundraising of more than INR 3,500 crores for clients worldwide.

The group’s offices in Dubai, Mumbai, Delhi, Singapore, Spain, and Ghana reflect its international reach and credibility. Each location plays a distinct role: Dubai as the headquarters, Mumbai as the research and innovation hub, Singapore as the financial liaison office, and Spain and Ghana as strategic centers supporting advisory operations in Europe and Africa.

Through this expansion, BiG has built a reputation for transforming complexity into clarity. The firm’s approach combines data-backed insight with executional excellence, helping organizations reimagine growth and achieve measurable results in record time.

Makarand Patil – The Strategist Who Turned Vision into an Empire

At the center of BiG’s success stands Makarand Patil, a leader whose career bridges engineering precision with financial acumen. His academic journey, spanning Aryan High School (Palghar), Bhausaheb Vartak Polytechnic, and the prestigious VJTI Matunga, laid a strong technical foundation. He later pursued an MBA in Finance from Mumbai University, combining analytical skill with business foresight.

Makarand began his career at the Tata Strategic Management Group, the core strategy division of the Tata Group. During his four years there, he developed a sharp understanding of corporate strategy, organizational restructuring, and market diagnostics. His next chapter unfolded in the Middle East, where he led the Strategy Consulting Division of the British Consulting Group, advising governments and private institutions on growth, diversification, and strategic transformation.

Those experiences built a thinker who sees opportunity where others see complexity. When Makarand launched Business Intelligence Group (BiG) – The Think Tank, his goal was simple yet ambitious: to create a firm that would not just advise but also transform businesses. Under his leadership, BiG evolved beyond conventional consulting to become a multidisciplinary organization integrating strategy, investment banking, technology, innovation advisory, and social entrepreneurship.

His leadership philosophy is rooted in one principle: continuous learning. Within BiG, he encourages every employee to master new skills, evolve intellectually, and think beyond functional boundaries. It is this culture of learning that keeps BiG agile, relevant, and future-ready in an unpredictable global economy.

Prajakta Makarand Patil – The Architect of Structure, Governance, and Growth

Every great strategist needs a counterpart who brings precision, balance, and executional excellence. For BiG, that force is Prajakta Makarand Patil, a Chartered Accountant and MBA in Finance, whose combination of financial mastery and strategic insight anchors the group’s operations.

Before joining BiG, Prajakta built a strong career in the banking and finance sector. Her transition from a veteran banker to an entrepreneur was driven by a vision to blend analytical discipline with creative problem-solving. Today, she serves as a pillar of the BiG Group’s diversified ventures, overseeing financial structuring, governance, and long-term sustainability.

Prajakta’s methodical approach ensures that every venture within BiG is backed by rigorous planning, risk evaluation, and performance tracking. She believes in deep research before every strategic move, ensuring that decisions are grounded in both data and practicality.

Her leadership shines most visibly in the group’s spiritual and consumer-facing venture, “My Om Namo,” where she translated spiritual service into a scalable, technology-driven platform. By integrating financial control with compassion-driven entrepreneurship, Prajakta has helped turn BiG’s diversification into a living ecosystem of profitable yet socially responsible companies.

My Om Namo – Where Technology Meets Spirituality

Among the many innovations within the BiG Group, My Om Namo (www.myomnamo.com) stands as a landmark achievement. It is more than a business—it is a spiritual technology movement. Led by Dr. Swapnil Desai, a friend and business partner of Makarand, who is a Mechanical Engineer from VJTI, holds an MBA in Marketing from Mumbai University, and a PhD in Kaizen management.

Launched in 2015 in Dubai under BiG Spiritual Destination Pvt. Ltd., My Om Namo was designed as a platform that connects people with verified pandits, astrologers, and spiritual experts. Much like how Uber connects riders and drivers, My Om Namo connects devotees with qualified spiritual service providers. The idea was revolutionary: bring convenience, authenticity, and accessibility to a sector that had long remained informal.

Today, the platform operates in 19 countries and provides 27 distinct spiritual and devotional services, from astrology consultations and bhajan bookings to Vastu guidance, temple tie-ups, funeral management, and prasad delivery. The company’s structure is supported by three specialized entities:

• My Om Namo Spiritual Services Pvt. Ltd. – Focused on service aggregation, it employs more than 10,000 registered pandits, astrologers, Vastu consultants, and healers across the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, and India.
• My Om Namo Spiritual Products Pvt. Ltd. – The production and distribution arm manufactures puja samagri like agarbatti, chandan, kumkum, dhoop, and haldi, while empowering over 42,000 women through NGO and self-help group partnerships.
• My Om Namo Devotional Services Pvt. Ltd. – Specializes in temple tourism, yoga retreats, and spiritual event organization across India.

My Om Namo was featured in Forbes Magazine in 2019 and covered by CNBC Awaaz Entrepreneur and ABP Majha, a testament to its innovation and relevance. It represents BiG’s belief that spirituality, when combined with technology, can become India’s next major economic sector, predicted to exceed ₹5 lakh crore in value in the coming years.

Through My Om Namo, the BiG Group has not only redefined how people engage with spirituality but also created thousands of employment opportunities, particularly for women, scholars, and independent service providers.

The Nirvana Brand: Serving Humanity with Dignity

Another facet of BiG’s commitment to meaningful enterprise, and the brainchild of Prajakta and Makarand, is reflected in the Nirvana Obsequies Global Pvt. Ltd. and Obsequies Services Pvt. Ltd. ventures. Recognized as one of India’s most compassionate funeral service providers, the Nirvana brand supports families during their most challenging times, ensuring every ritual and final rite is conducted with care and cultural respect.

With over 5,000 families served across Mumbai and beyond, Obsequies Services provides an integrated approach to ambulance services, cremation arrangements, priest coordination, and puja samagri production, all managed internally for efficiency and reliability. By handling each phase of the process, Nirvana ensures transparency and comfort for grieving families.

By this year’s end, the Nirvana Fintech Social Care Initiative by the BiG Group will reach approximately 1.5 lakh people. The voucher provides healthcare, accident compensation, virtual doctor services, discounted medicines, and cashless funeral services.

This service model demonstrates BiG’s ability to humanize business while maintaining operational excellence. It transforms what is often a disorganized sector into one defined by professionalism, empathy, and integrity.

A Diverse Ecosystem of Ventures

Over time, BiG (www.thebig-group.com) has grown into a network of companies united by innovation, integrity, and impact. Together, these ventures form a holistic business ecosystem operating across finance, fashion, food, media, technology, and spiritual commerce.

BiG Group Companies include:

01. BiG Strategic Advisors Group (www.big-strategic.com)
02. My Om Namo Spiritual Services Pvt. Ltd. (www.myomnamo.com)
03. My Om Namo Spiritual Products Pvt. Ltd.
04. Nirvana Obsequies Global Pvt. Ltd.
05. Obsequies Services Pvt. Ltd. (www.antimsanskars.com)
06. Nirvana Fintech Services Pvt. Ltd. (www.nirvanafms.com)
07. Food Monk Consultants and Innovations Pvt. Ltd (www.foodmonkconsultant.com)
08. Storybot Media Pvt. Ltd. (www.storybotmedia.com)
09. Ecotech Experts (www.ecotechxperts.com)
10. Skillverse Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
11. Tea & Tu Beverages
12. BiG BaG Entertainment
13. Pints N Shots BevTech (www.pintsnshots.com)
14. BiG Fashions (Bijou Siglo XXI) (www.justbijou.es)
15. My Chintu Ventures (www.mychintu.com)
16. Di Bi Af Pvt. Ltd.
17. XIA Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. (www.xiahealthcare.com)

Each of these companies contributes to BiG’s vision of creating a ₹10,000 crore enterprise that supports entrepreneurs, generates employment, and drives India’s innovation story forward. The group has already invested over USD 2 million in emerging startups and continues to deploy strategic capital through Di Bi Af Pvt. Ltd., which manages a USD 25 million investment fund based in Mumbai.

BiG’s entertainment arm, BiG BaG Entertainment, has introduced Marathi theater productions like SELFIE and is expanding into digital storytelling and media innovation. Meanwhile, Ecotech Experts, headed by Dr. Santosh Pansare, collaborates on environmental projects, including waste management consulting for Dubai’s municipal corporation, reflecting BiG’s alignment with sustainability goals.

The new venture, Food Monk Consultants, headed by food technologist Bhagyashri Mhatre, assists clients in new product development through the latest trends and technology in food tech globally. A new health- and nutrition-based product range under the brand “The Monk’s Snack Company” will be launched in Jan 2026, catering to healthy snacks, trail mixes, bars, and beverages.

Empowering People Through Knowledge and Innovation

BiG’s strength lies not only in its diversified businesses but also in its people-centric culture. The group employs over 300 professionals worldwide, each encouraged to grow beyond their current roles. Makarand’s philosophy of “learn something new every day” resonates deeply within the organization, fostering a work environment driven by curiosity, learning, and mutual respect.

The leadership team, which includes Dr. Swapnil Desai (Director – Investor Relations), Dr. Santosh Pansare (Director – Operations), Bhagyashri Mhatre (Director of Food Innovations), and Bhagyashree Pansare (Director – Fashion & Jewellery), represents the perfect blend of expertise and entrepreneurial energy. Together, they guide BiG’s operations across industries with the same commitment to quality and innovation that defines its founders.

Looking Ahead: Building Tomorrow’s Empire Today

The next decade for BiG Strategic Advisors Group is mapped out with ambition and clarity. The company aims to expand its presence into new global markets, support 100+ emerging startups, and deepen its footprint across high-potential industries like fintech, education, sustainable consumer products, and digital transformation.

The founders’ long-term vision is not only to achieve financial milestones but also to create impact at scale, empowering entrepreneurs, building employment, and redefining how Indian-origin enterprises compete on a global stage.

BiG’s expansion plans also include establishing innovation hubs for strategic consulting and launching new spiritual-tech verticals under the My Om Namo brand. The group continues to align its business philosophy with social development, environmental responsibility, and technological advancement.