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Robas Research provides comprehensive market intelligence and strategic consulting solutions. Leveraging industry expertise and data-driven methodologies, we transform complex data into actionable insights. Our research enables businesses to minimize risks, seize opportunities, and achieve long-term success.

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About Us

About the Company

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.

  • Founded in 2012, Robas Research is a full-service market research and consulting firm.
  • Delivering data-driven insights to help organisations make confident, strategic decisions.
  • Trusted by 100+ clients across 20+ global markets, spanning diverse industries.
  • Combining the agility of a boutique consultancy with the expertise of a full-service research partner.
  • Empowering businesses to make informed decisions through reliable market intelligence.
  • Trusted by corporates, startups, consulting firms, investors, and government organisations.

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.

Our Vision

To be recognized as South Asia’s most trusted 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.

our Mission

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.

Our Core Values

Client-Centricity

Uncompromising Accuracy

Reliability That Builds Partnerships

Flexibility & Agility

Integrity in Everything

Quality Without Compromise

Client-Centricity

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.

Uncompromising Accuracy

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.

Reliability That Builds Partnerships

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.

Flexibility & Agility

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.

Integrity in Everything

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.

Quality Without Compromise

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:

  •  Assessing the potential of its products and services in new geographic markets.
  • Developing business strategies to compete in a specific market.
  • Mapping out the specific needs of any industry.
  • Identifying new business opportunities.

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:

  •  Assessing the potential of its products and services in new geographic markets.
  • Developing business strategies to compete in a specific market.
  • Mapping out the specific needs of any industry.
  • Identifying new business opportunities.

Research

What Makes Robas Research Unique

Why  Choose Us 

1. We Start with Your Business, Not Our Methodology

We begin with your business goals—not just research methods—to deliver relevant, actionable insights that drive confident decisions.

2. Deep Industry Expertise Across 35+ Sectors

Our industry-focused experts combine deep market knowledge with sector expertise to deliver faster, sharper, and more relevant insights.

3. Customized Solutions for Every Engagement

No off-the-shelf research—every project is designed around your objectives to deliver relevant, actionable insights.

4. Faster Turnaround Without Compromising Quality

Our in-house expertise enables faster research delivery without compromising quality, accuracy, or analytical rigor.

5. Global Standards in Data Quality

Rigorous quality control and data validation ensure every insight is accurate, reliable, and decision-ready.

6. Advanced Analytics That Surface Real Intelligence

We turn complex data into meaningful, actionable insights that drive smarter strategic decisions.

7. Actionable Insights, Not Just Reports

We deliver actionable insights that drive confident decisions and meaningful business outcomes.

8. End-to-End Research Support Under One Roof

We manage the entire research process in-house, ensuring consistent quality, faster delivery, and seamless execution.

9. Global Reach, Local Depth

With experience across 20+ countries, we deliver globally consistent, locally relevant research and insights.

10. 99% Repeat Business Rate — Trust Built Through Results

With 99% repeat business, we build lasting partnerships through trust, consistent quality, and reliable results.

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Ankit Dhanuka

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.

Sathish Sonar

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.

Ankit Dhanuka

Ankit Dhanuka

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.

Sathish Sonar

Sathish Sonar

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.

Venkat Rao D

Venkat Rao D

Director Strategy & Operations

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.

Arup Kumar Das

Arup Kumar Das

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.

Samit Tamhaney

Samit Tamhaney

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.

Rupesh Govindan

Rupesh Govindan

Senior Vice President-Client Engagement

Rupesh has built a distinguished 25+ year career in market research, having led key accounts across healthcare, FMCG, BFSI, and product testing for organizations including Market Xcel, Intage, and IQVIA. At Robas Research, he manages global projects, deepens client relationships, and drives new business development.

Murugan NJ

Murugan NJ

Senior Manager Client Service - Survey Programming

Murugan is an expert survey programmer with 8 years of market research experience, specializing in designing and executing complex survey logic, building interactive respondent experiences, and creating customized question types across platforms including Confirmit and Decipher.

Naveen Kumar P

Naveen Kumar P

Associate Manager – Panel

A dedicated market research professional with over 10 years of experience in project management, online survey studies, and client servicing. Naveen is deeply skilled in managing affiliate partner networks, identifying global panel recruitment opportunities, and ensuring research operations run seamlessly from start to finish.

Let’s Build Smarter Insights

Whether you’re entering a new market, evaluating an investment, launching a product, or strengthening your competitive position, Robas Research provides the intelligence you need to move forward with confidence.