CRISIL Research is the largest independent business research house in India, servicing the business information needs of over 500 clients across the financial, consulting, government and corporate sectors. Independent, unbiased views and analysis based on the strong fundamentals of analytical rigour are delivered to our clients to enable better decision-making. CRISIL Research has an extensive research base on over 80 industries, 300 commodities and 3,000 companies, and a network of over 1,200 primary sources.

Our capabilities hinge on the longstanding experience of a dedicated team of sector specialists and experienced financial analysts.

We have a strong track record of providing unbiased, accurate and reliable analyses and forecasts.

Examples of our forecasts and actuals.

Understanding of our industry research methodology and workflow process

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Research methodology followed in our Industry Reports
We have a huge network of primary and secondary sources to aid us in industry and company research. Primary sources include key personnel across companies and industry associations, government officials, financial intermediaries and distributors. Our research team interacts with over 1,000 primary sources regularly to monitor the latest developments and analyse their impact. The extensive primary source network helps us in getting information from 'as close to the source as possible' and in providing keen insights into the emerging trends. We adhere to a policy of 'Multiple Sources' in each industry, to ensure that the reports are balanced and the information authentic.

Our secondary information base, spanning more than 80 industries, 300 commodities and 3,000 companies, comprises information obtained from over 440 domestic and international publications/electronic databases/websites.

Our demand-forecasting methodologies have been developed and refined over the past decade in order to reflect the complexities of the Indian market. The diversity in consumption patterns, skewed income distribution and cultural differences across regions make forecasting an extremely complex exercise. However, our knowledge of the Indian market is reflected in our impeccable track record in forecasting across industries. Our methodologies include econometric models and end-use consumption estimates, and are supported by market surveys.