About XL Automation

About XL Automation

Since 2017 we have helped finance, operations, and analytics teams automate Excel, build dashboards, and train people who can keep the work running.

250+ Projects delivered
120+ Clients served
40,000+ Hours automated
8+ Years in practice

Our story

Many businesses and professionals spend countless hours on repetitive tasks, manual reporting, data cleanup, and processes that should take minutes instead of hours.

XL Automation was created to solve that problem.

Founded by Umesh Manral, XL Automation started with a simple idea: help people work smarter by reducing manual effort and improving productivity through automation and technology.

Over time, we realized that the challenge was not just about Excel or automation. Many individuals and businesses struggle with finding the right solution, learning the right skills, and implementing efficient processes that support growth.

That's why XL Automation focuses on practical, real-world solutions designed to save time, improve efficiency, and help people achieve better results with less effort.

Whether you're trying to automate reports, develop business tools, improve data workflows, learn new skills, or grow your career, our goal is to provide clear guidance and reliable solutions that help you move forward with confidence.

Today, XL Automation supports students, professionals, freelancers, and businesses who want to spend less time on repetitive work and more time focusing on what truly matters.

We believe technology should simplify your work, not complicate it.

What you get

What we stand for

Outcome first

We start from the report, close, or decision you need — then design the smallest system that gets you there.

Built to be owned

You receive documentation, training, and a handover your team can run without us in the room.

Honest scope

Clear timelines, written assumptions, and no surprise change-orders for work we already agreed.

Security minded

We treat client workbooks and data as confidential. Access is limited to the people doing the work.

Teach, do not lock in

Training and internships exist so your staff can maintain and extend what we build.

Remote, responsive

Noida-based, working with teams in IST and overlapping global hours when needed.

How we work

How we work with you

Listen

A short call to map the workflow, data sources, and what “done” looks like.

Propose

You get a written plan, timeline, and price before any build starts.

Build

Focused sprints with working files you can review, not a big reveal at the end.

Test

We check real scenarios and edge cases with you before anything goes live.

Handover

Documentation, a walkthrough, and a support window so the process sticks.

Support

We stay available for tweaks as your data, team, or reporting needs change.

People behind the work

Umesh Manral

Founder

Founder. Excel, automation, and analytics lead. Sets delivery standards and reviews every engagement.

Priya Sharma

Delivery lead

Manages client communication, timelines, and weekly updates so you always know what ships next.

Rahul Verma

Excel specialist

VBA, Power Query, and dashboard specialist. Turns messy workbooks into repeatable models.

Ananya Rao

Training lead

Designs training paths and internship projects around real business datasets.

Client stories

What clients say

Month-end close dropped from three days to a few hours. The model is still running without us.

Neha Kapoor Finance Director, mid-market manufacturer

The training stuck because we practised on our own files, not sample sheets. The team uses it every week.

Sanjay Mehta Operations Manager, logistics firm

Clear updates, no jargon, and a handover our analysts could actually use on day one.

Laura Chen Head of Analytics, SaaS company

Help centre

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you based?

Our office is in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. Most delivery and training is remote.

Do you only work in Excel?

Excel is our core. We also deliver Power BI, SQL, Python, and Azure data work when the process needs it.

How do projects start?

Send a short brief through the contact form. We reply within one business day with questions or a proposed next step.

Can you train our internal team?

Yes. We run corporate batches and public programs. Content is practical and mapped to day-to-day work.

Have a spreadsheet problem worth fixing?

Tell us the outcome you need. We will come back with a clear plan, timeline, and whether we are the right fit.

Contact us