Our Story

Elevating risk literacy across Indian boardrooms

Risk Strategy Basics was created by practitioners who have spent decades guiding Indian organisations through regulatory change, digital transformation, and geopolitical uncertainty. Our mission is to democratise that expertise.

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Mission

We translate complexity into confident action

Why we exist

Indian businesses operate in a uniquely dynamic environment. We bridge global best practices with local realities so leaders can embed risk-informed thinking into strategy, operations, and culture.

How we deliver

Through guided learning paths, diagnostic tools, and advisory touchpoints, we help teams develop a shared language around risk, align governance, and uphold compliance standards.

Guiding Principles

Values shaping every learning experience

Contextual Relevance

Every template and checklist is tuned to Indian regulations, market behaviours, and cultural nuances, ensuring high adoption and practical relevance.

Evidence-Based Insights

We anchor recommendations in research, industry benchmarks, and lived casework, enabling you to trust the guidance and present it confidently to stakeholders.

Collaboration & Clarity

We design resources to spark collaboration across functions, demystifying risk for finance, operations, technology, and strategy teams alike.

Advisory Network

Contributors shaping our content

Meera Deshpande

Former Chief Risk Officer at a leading Indian private bank, Meera leads our governance and compliance curriculum with deep expertise in RBI regulatory expectations.

Arjun Gupta

Strategy consultant with 15+ years in infrastructure and energy risk advisory, Arjun crafts our scenario planning materials for capital-intensive industries.

Dr. Niharika Bose

Academic researcher specialising in enterprise resilience, Dr. Bose ensures each module embeds systems thinking and behavioural insights for long-term adoption.

Committed to continuous learning

We regularly collaborate with industry bodies, think tanks, and academic institutions across India to refine our material and share emerging perspectives with clients and learners.

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