Business Insights & Strategy Intern

Hydrocell is a 27-year-old specialty water treatment chemical manufacturer based in Vapi, Gujarat. With a strong legacy of innovation and reliability, we provide sustainable solutions for industries across India. Currently, the business and growth strategy are being led by Azim Dinani, a graduate of NIT Trichy (NITT), with a vision to take Hydrocell into its next phase of expansion through research-driven insights and digital transformation.

As a Business Research Analyst Intern, you will explore new markets, track competitors, and support digital initiatives that shape business strategy. This internship offers exposure to the intersection of engineering, business strategy, and digitization. It is an opportunity to learn how chemical manufacturing companies grow in a competitive global market.

• Conduct market research on water treatment and specialty chemicals, identifying new opportunities and competitor trends.
• Support business strategy development through research reports and data-driven insights.
• Take ownership of the company website: explore automation for lead generation, integrate CRM, set up analytics, and track performance.
• Assist in digitisation initiatives including documentation, process improvement, and internal workflows.
• Collaborate with senior team members to prepare presentations, reports, and dashboards for business development.
• Use tools like Excel, Adobe Suite, Canva, and AI-based platforms for analysis and content creation.

• Engineering students (Chemical Engineering / Chemistry background preferred) in their 2nd or 3rd year.
• Students looking for their first internship and willing to dedicate 4–5 hours/day (remote role).
• Strong interest in business research, strategy, and sales growth.
• Analytical thinker with good presentation, communication, and problem-solving (jugaad) skills.
• Comfortable using Excel, and excited to explore digital tools and automation.

• A 2-month unpaid internship, with the chance to convert into a paid full-time role upon performance.
• Direct mentorship from industry leaders and the business head (NITT alumnus).
• Real-world exposure to business strategy in the chemical industry.
• Opportunity to build digital skills (CRM, analytics, automation, AI tools) alongside research.
• A chance to make a visible impact in a growing company with a 27-year legacy.