Tirlochan Singh – Managing Partner, isourcingindia
Tirlochan Singh is the Managing Partner of isourcingindia, a premier consultancy and advisory firm based in India, established in March 2017. The company specializes in helping businesses and corporations primarily in the USA, UK, Europe, and Japan source products and services from India. Its client base typically consists of small to medium enterprises with revenues around USD 2 billion. The firm’s comprehensive service offerings include India entry and engagement strategy, partner search, vendor development, incubation of Indian operations, company formation and compliance, and mergers and acquisitions.
Mr. Singh brings over 40 years of professional experience, particularly in electronics and subassemblies, with a solid foundation in technology and manufacturing sectors. He graduated with an Engineering (Honours) degree from Punjab University (1966–1970) before joining IBM World Trade Corp in Mumbai, where he worked until IBM’s closure in India in 1978. Notably, he is among the few Indian professionals to have received the international IBM Service Twice award, underscoring distinguished service at IBM.
Post-IBM, Mr. Singh promoted and led manufacturing ventures including:
- A Pune-based company producing microprocessor-based systems; notably, it became the leading home computer manufacturer in India with the dB Spectrum+, a branded version of the Sinclair Spectrum. More than 50,000 units were manufactured, capturing an 80% Indian home computer market share.
- Production of over 2,500 networkable Railway Ticketing Machines for CMC to be deployed nationwide.
- Development of import substitution products such as PLCC devices for Siemens India and manufacturing products for Blue Star Ltd and Philips India.
- Operations within SEEPZ export unit manufacturing products for major clients including Wipro, Tata-IBM, Modi Olivetti, Fujitsu ICIM, catered for export markets in the US, UK, Far East, and Middle East.
- Goa manufacturing unit serving clients such as Godrej, IFB, and CMC.
- A software venture focused on CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solutions, which holds partnerships with SAGE US/UK (a US$2 billion company), Infor, and is identified as a Platinum Partner. The software portfolio extends to ERP, CRM, and HRMS solutions with a clientele comprising Blue Dart, BNP Paribas, Eezeego, Cox and Kings, Star TV, Radio City, SBI, Intellinet, D&B, ThyssenKrupp, Honeywell, and L’OREAL.
Currently, Mr. Singh also oversees an incubation center for startups, highlighting his active involvement in fostering new enterprises and innovation.
He has held influential industry roles including Western India Chairman for MAIT (Manufacturers Association of Information Technology) and membership on the Maharashtra Government IT Task Force, collaborating with key industry leaders. His contributions to the IT industry have been recognized through awards such as “The Senior’s Passion For IT” from CII, STPI, IT Department Punjab, and Chandigarh Administration.
Mr. Singh's extensive experience spans business setup, organizational leadership, international partnerships, product development, and strategic business planning, which aligns with isourcingindia’s positioning as a trusted partner for sourcing and business development in the Indian market.
Key Professional Insights
- Technical & Manufacturing Expertise: Deep experience in microprocessor systems, home computing hardware, railway ticketing technology, RFID technologies, and power supply innovations.
- International Business & Export: Proven track record in exporting electronics and manufactured goods to multiple global markets including USA, UK, Far East, and Middle East.
- ERP/CRM Domain Specialist: Operational software company with strategic alliances with multinational software corporations, offering ERP, CRM, and HRMS implementation and services for high-profile clients.
- Industry Leadership & Recognition: Leadership roles within key Indian IT organizations and participation in government IT policymaking units.
- Consultancy & Advisory Services: Leading partner at isourcingindia delivering India entry strategies and supply-chain solutions for multinational clients and enterprises with revenues in the USD 2 billion range.
Company Profile: isourcingindia
- Founded: March 2017
- Industry Focus: Sourcing consultancy for electronics, manufacturing, services, and vendor development
- Primary Markets Served: USA, UK, Europe, Japan
- Typical Client Revenue Size: Approximately USD 2 billion
- Core Services: India market entry, partner/vendor search, compliance & company formation, mergers & acquisitions, incubation of India operations
- Expertise Areas: Electronics, subassemblies, export manufacturing, CRM/ERP software solutions
This comprehensive profile of Tirlochan Singh positions him as a seasoned entrepreneur with deep expertise in electronics manufacturing, international sourcing, and software solutions, supported by decades of leadership in building scalable tech and manufacturing businesses serving global markets. His combined operational and advisory experience makes him a critical contact within isourcingindia for cross-border sourcing, business development, and strategic market engagements in India.
