Oikos Consultants
Aerial view of an Indian wetland at sunrise

Where ecology meets impact.

Science-backed environmental consulting that turns India's regulatory complexity into long-term business resilience.

At Oikos, we combine field-tested ecological science with deep regulatory knowledge to help industries, communities, and governments make decisions that are both profitable and responsible.

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120+
Projects Delivered
25+
Years
100+
Years Combined Expertise
15+
States
2.4M+
Hectares Studied

Trusted by leading organisations

Essar Ports
Essar Ports
RPCL
RPCL
Kanoria Chemicals India Limited
Kanoria Chemicals India Limited
KIOCL Limited
KIOCL Limited
Minera
Minera
Ind Synergy Limited
Ind Synergy Limited
Uttam Galva
Uttam Galva
Powergrid Corporation of India Ltd.
Powergrid Corporation of India Ltd.
Essar
Essar
Road Construction Department, Ranchi
Road Construction Department, Ranchi
Gujarat Ecological Education and Research Foundation
Gujarat Ecological Education and Research Foundation
Gujarat Forestry Research Foundation
Gujarat Forestry Research Foundation
Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board
Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board

From the Founders

Sustainability is not a constraint on development. It is the foundation of it.

When ecology is understood properly and not managed around projects, it becomes more resilient, more credible, and more defensible.

Dr. Arun Mani Dixit & Seema Mali, Co-founders, Oikos Consultants
Mist over a dense Indian hill forest

Who we are

Development and ecology don't compete. They strengthen one another.

Oikos combines ecological science, biodiversity expertise, GIS intelligence and regulatory knowledge to help industries, governments and communities make decisions that stand the test of time.

  • Field Science

  • Wildlife Expertise

  • GIS Intelligence

  • Regulatory Excellence

Featured project stories

Wild Ass Sanctuary — Gujarat

Wild Ass Sanctuary — Gujarat

Client
Power Grid Corporation of India
Status
Impact Assessment

Assessing the impact of 400kV power transmission lines on the biodiversity of the Little Rann of Kachchh — one of India's most ecologically significant protected areas and the last stronghold of the Indian Wild Ass.

A seasonal grazing corridor absent from government maps was identified and protected, allowing the project to proceed without disrupting the species' movement.

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How we work

Our approach, from first call to closure.

  1. 01

    Diagnostic Call

    A 30–45 minute conversation. We understand the challenge and tell you whether Oikos is the right partner.

    Complimentary · Within 1 week

  2. 02

    Scoping & Proposal

    A written scope of work: methodology, team, timeline, deliverables, and fixed-fee pricing.

    5–7 business days

  3. 03

    Fieldwork & Analysis

    Principal-led field surveys, GIS mapping, species inventories, data analysis.

    6–16 weeks depending on scope

  4. 04

    Report & Regulatory Submission

    Deliverables written to withstand MoEF&CC, NGT, and state pollution control board scrutiny.

    3–4 weeks

Why clients trust Oikos

  • Scientific Integrity

    Every finding, recommendation and report is grounded in field-verified data and peer-reviewed methodology.

  • Data-driven Counsel

    We provide data-driven insights that is also rooted in experience. Our credibility with regulatory bodies depends on the accuracy of our assessments.

  • Ecological Responsibility

    We hold ourselves to the same standards we recommend for our clients. Our work exists to protect ecosystems beyond documenting them.

  • Inclusive Solutions

    Real environmental responsibility includes the communities who live alongside the ecosystems we protect. Community engagement is a core deliverable, for Oikos

Every resilient project begins with understanding the landscape.