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Yuvraj and Yashraj Bhardwaj, the visionary twin entrepreneurs who earned global recognition with their first company Petonic Infotech at the age of 17 and groundbreaking research with bajra and pumpkin purifiers, are now launching Petonic AI. It is an AI-powered platform that redefines strategic consulting with real-time, data-driven insights with a process-oriented approach at 10x the speed and 1/10th the cost of traditional consulting. The platform leverages proprietary NLP and predictive analytics that can transform unstructured data into actionable strategies.
The global consulting market, valued at $900 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a 6.8% CAGR through 2030, with AI consulting alone reaching $130 billion by 2030 at a 42% CAGR. With India’s $50 billion segment growing at a 12.3% CAGR, the Bhardwaj brothers identified a critical opportunity in the space where traditional consulting is often too expensive, slow, and inconsistent for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
AI can overcome manual processes that take weeks, prohibitive fees for SMBs, and human bias causing 30% strategy variance. Petonic AI slashes costs by 90%, accelerates insights by 10x, and democratizes access to high-quality consulting for businesses of all sizes. It addresses critical industry gaps such as high costs, slow delivery, and inconsistent strategies.
In 2024-2025, Petonic AI will introduce three AI-powered solutions. One to automate trade compliance and policy analysis for government and logistics, another to assess cybersecurity risks for mid-market enterprises, and a third to optimize workforce planning and talent retention. From streamlining financial modeling to accelerating ESG compliance, these tools enable agile navigation of complex challenges. Targeting high-growth sectors like retail & e-commerce, sustainability & ESG, and manufacturing & Industry 4.0, Petonic AI aligns with market trends such as India’s ONDC and UPI-driven digitization and the quadrupling of ESG consulting demand by 2027. It offers services like process optimization, innovation management, and AI adoption roadmaps.
Yuvraj Bhardwaj, Co-Founder at Petonic AI, said, “We envision empowering businesses with AI-driven strategies that are fast, affordable, and precise. Petonic AI eliminates the barriers of traditional consulting, enabling SMBs and enterprises alike to thrive in a dynamic market. By leveraging cutting-edge NLP and predictive analytics, we’re not just solving problems but redefining how consulting drives value across retail, sustainability, and manufacturing, positioning India as a global leader in innovation.”
To establish early traction, Petonic AI will launch in the coming quarter, alongside pilot programs with 3-5 enterprise clients and partnerships with startup accelerators and SaaS platforms, targeting $1.5M in pilot revenue within 12 months.
Yashraj Bhardwaj, Co-Founder at Petonic AI, added, “Petonic AI is built to disrupt a stagnant industry by delivering results, not just reports. Our platform’s real-time insights and cost efficiency empower clients to act swiftly and decisively. From ESG compliance to Industry 4.0 transformations, we’re harnessing AI to create sustainable impact. Our journey from purifiers to global consulting reflects our commitment to solving real-world challenges with technology and vision.”
Looking ahead, Petonic AI aims to scale globally, starting with India and Southeast Asia in 2025, followed by North America and Europe in 2026. With a vision to rival the Big Four, the Bhardwaj brothers are building a legacy of sustainable, scalable solutions. Petonic AI is set to lead the charge in redefining consulting for the data-driven era.