Your trusted partner for comprehensive market research and strategic insights.
Your trusted partner for comprehensive market research and strategic insights.
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About Us
Robas Research was founded in 2012 with a clear conviction: that enterprises and organizations deserve more than raw data—they deserve intelligence they can act on. What began as a boutique research consultancy in Bengaluru has grown into a full-service market research and advisory firm with a global footprint spanning 20+ countries, serving over 100 organizations from Fortune 500 corporations to high-growth startups, government bodies, and private equity firms. Over more than a decade, we have built a reputation for combining the responsiveness and agility of a boutique consultancy with the methodological depth, global reach, and quality standards of a large research organization. That ‘best of both worlds’ positioning is not just a tagline—it is how we operate every engagement, every day.
Today, Robas Research is a trusted strategic intelligence partner for corporates, consulting firms, investors, manufacturers, and decision-makers who demand rigorous, data-driven insights that translate directly into competitive advantage.
Established in 2012, Robas Research is a young & dynamic full-service market research and insight organization which provides optimized outputs to advance and excel your current business. Experience the energy, flexibility and ‘can-do’ attitude of a boutique-style organization, backed up with the office-network, processes and expertise of a global group, to achieve an exceptional “best of both” organization offers.
A best in industry par of Market Research, Robas Research has positioned itself to provide market research services to all various businesses and organizations across the globe. A full-service Market Research firm in every sense of the term, Robas Research provides end to end market research of quantitative & qualitative insights.
To be recognized as South Asia’s most trusted B2B market research and strategic advisory partner—known not just for the quality of our data, but for the clarity, depth, and business impact of our insights.
To help organizations navigate complex business environments with confidence by delivering precise, timely, and actionable market intelligence — crafted through the highest standards of research integrity and tailored to each client’s unique strategic context.
Every decision we make—from methodology selection to final report structure—is guided by one question: What does this client actually need to make their decision? We invest time in understanding your organizational context, your stakeholders, and your competitive pressures before we design a single survey or write a discussion guide.
Precision is non-negotiable. We apply rigorous data validation, multi-layer quality control protocols, and independent audit processes to ensure every insight we deliver can be trusted completely—in a boardroom, an investor presentation, or a regulatory submission.
Our 80% repeat client rate is our greatest endorsement. We honor timelines, maintain transparent communication, and consistently meet or exceed the commitments we make—because our clients’ decisions depend on it.
We adapt our organizational structure and project processes to match our clients’ realities — whether that means a rapid 10-day market scan, a complex 6-month multi-geography study, or a continuous tracking program that runs year-round.
We operate with complete transparency — in how we design research, report findings, and manage client relationships. If the data tells a difficult story, we tell it — because informed clients make better decisions, even when the news is uncomfortable.
We deliver premium-quality research and advisory at a strong value-to-investment ratio — designing customized methodologies that optimize costs without compromising rigor, reliability, or strategic depth.
our Mission
A TRUSTABLE PARTNER FOR YOUR RESEARCH NEEDS!
Build client’s business with advanced inputs and thus gain mastery over the industry performance capabilities.
We believe in offering our clients accurate, reliable information along with analytical insights in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner to build their profits and reputation.
RESEARCHERS AT ROBAS RESEARCH WORK IN THE DIRECTION OF HELPING ITS CLIENTS IN:
our Mission
A TRUSTABLE PARTNER FOR YOUR RESEARCH NEEDS!
Build client’s business with advanced inputs and thus gain mastery over the industry performance capabilities.
We believe in offering our clients accurate, reliable information along with analytical insights in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner to build their profits and reputation.
RESEARCHERS AT ROBAS RESEARCH WORK IN THE DIRECTION OF HELPING ITS CLIENTS IN:
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Our Team
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Ankit Dhanuka is the driving force behind Robas Research’s strategic direction and business operations. With a deep foundation in advertising research, customer relationship management, and enterprise business development, Ankit brings vision and execution capability to every client engagement. His ability to build senior-level client relationships and translate complex business challenges into precise research briefs has been a cornerstone of Robas Research’s growth. He holds an MBA in Finance & Marketing from IMI, Belgium.
Co-Founder & Director
Sathish Sonar brings decades of hands-on experience across the full spectrum of market research — from primary data collection to complex end-to-end data analysis and regulatory compliance. His expertise in building and managing research panels, mentoring high-performance teams, and delivering technical excellence has been instrumental in shaping Robas Research’s operational capabilities. Sathish holds a BE in Electronics and Communication.
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Ankit Dhanuka is the driving force behind Robas Research’s strategic direction and business operations. With a deep foundation in advertising research, customer relationship management, and enterprise business development, Ankit brings vision and execution capability to every client engagement. His ability to build senior-level client relationships and translate complex business challenges into precise research briefs has been a cornerstone of Robas Research’s growth. He holds an MBA in Finance & Marketing from IMI, Belgium.
Contact: ankit.dhanuka@ro-bas.com
Co-Founder & Business Head
Sathish Sonar brings decades of hands-on experience across the full spectrum of market research — from primary data collection to complex end-to-end data analysis and regulatory compliance. His expertise in building and managing research panels, mentoring high-performance teams, and delivering technical excellence has been instrumental in shaping Robas Research’s operational capabilities. Sathish holds a BE in Electronics and Communication.
Contact: sathish.sonar@ro-bas.com
Associate Director – Operations & Strategy
With over two decades of experience spanning market research, operations, and strategic advisory, Venkat Rao brings a rare combination of strategic thinking and operational precision to Robas Research. He is known for navigating complex, multi-stakeholder engagements with efficiency and consistently elevating performance metrics across large accounts.
Director – Business Development
With over 30 years of experience in research and consumer insights, Arup Das is one of the most seasoned professionals on our leadership team. His portfolio spans strategic research, product innovation, competitive intelligence, brand communication, and market analysis for some of the world’s most demanding enterprise clients.
Director – Client Success
Samit Tamhaney is a seasoned market research professional with over two decades of experience in client management, sales, and business development. Having worked with organizations such as Nielsen, Symphony-IRI, SG Analytics, and Hansa Research, Samit brings extensive industry perspective and exceptional client relationship capabilities to every engagement.
Our Team
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Ankit is one of the co-founders and Managing director of Robas Research Who manages the overall operations of the company. With a demonstrated history of working in the market research industry. Skilled in Communication, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), People Management, Advertising Research, and Market Research. A strong business development professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused in Finance & Marketing from IMI (Belgium).
Co-Founder & Director
Sathish is the founder and Business head of Robas Research with decades of experience in Market research industries. Quality and Regulatory Compliance Services, conducting webinars from scheduling to the execution of webinars. Data analysis, secondary research, primary research with end to end service solving client’s business problems. Panel building recruiting, managing, and delivering the best panel services. Team Building mentoring, client relations. Technical support with Diploma and BE in electronics and communication.
Director — Strategy and Operations
Venkat brings over two decades of rich and diverse experience across operations, market research, customer support, mortgage services, and pre-sales. As the Director of Strategy and Operations at Robas, he expertly navigates complex business challenges, driving efficient solutions and ensuring seamless project execution—all while upholding strict compliance in regulated environments. Throughout his career, Venkat has led initiatives focused on operational excellence and enhanced customer satisfaction. His expertise spans market trend analysis, consumer behavior insights, competitive benchmarking, and process optimization. With a unique blend of strategic foresight and hands-on leadership, he consistently delivers improved performance metrics and successful project outcomes. Beyond work, Venkat is an avid traveler who enjoys meeting new people and experiencing diverse cultures.
Vice President
Arup Kumar Das brings over 30 years of extensive experience in research, consumer insights, business development, client servicing, and relationship management. His diverse background spans strategic research, product innovation and development, stakeholder engagement, market and competitive intelligence, brand communication and health tracking, business analysis, forecasting, and need-gap assessments. A seasoned project planner, Arup has led and executed numerous research projects for reputed clients across industries. He is known for maintaining stringent quality standards, meeting demanding client expectations, and delivering insights that inspire actionable, growth-focused strategies. Arup is an effective communicator with strong relationship-building abilities, backed by excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. His client-centric approach ensures a thorough understanding of client needs, timely communication, and smooth coordination across teams. In his operational role, Arup takes the lead in client management, ensuring a seamless flow of communication throughout all stages of project execution.
Director- Client Success
Samit brings 20+ years of progressive experience across market research, business development, sales, and client management. At Robas Research, he drives revenue growth and strategic partnerships by leveraging his multi-disciplinary expertise across insights, vendor relationships, and client engagement.
Over his career with leading market research firms- Symphony-IRI, Nielsen, Borderless Access, SG Analytics, and Hansa Research- Samit has worked across Client servicing, Research operations, Account management, and Vendor strategy, gaining comprehensive knowledge of the research value chain from methodology to client outcomes.
This varied foundation, combined with his strategic, commercial mindset and entrepreneurial experience, positions him to identify market opportunities, build scalable sales processes, and architect solutions that drive measurable client impact.
At Robas Research, Samit channels this versatility into developing new business streams, expanding the firm’s market footprint, and nurturing high-value client relationships that translate research into competitive advantage.
Senior Technical Manager – Survey Programming
Murugan brings 11 years of total professional experience, including 8 years dedicated to the market research industry. He specializes in programming complex, dynamic, and highly interactive surveys. His expertise also includes designing advanced templates and building customized question types tailored to unique project requirements.
Known for his strong technical foundation, Murugan is the go-to problem solver within his team—consistently providing quick, effective, and scalable solutions to technical challenges.
Murugan’s passion for innovation, combined with his exceptional programming capabilities, makes him a standout professional in the market research domain. With his drive and talent, he is well on track to become a highly recognized figure in the industry in the coming decade.
Manager – Panel
Naveen is a seasoned market research professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in project management, business operations, online survey execution, and dedicated client servicing. His expertise lies in managing complex research assignments, optimizing operational workflows, and ensuring smooth and high-quality project delivery. Highly passionate, detail-oriented, and committed, Naveen excels in collaborating on time-sensitive and innovative projects. He also plays a key role in identifying and onboarding potential affiliate partners to support global campaign reach and performance. Naveen holds a master’s degree and enjoys listening to music and spending quality time with his family.
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