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
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 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:
Research
We begin with your business goals—not just research methods—to deliver relevant, actionable insights that drive confident decisions.
Our industry-focused experts combine deep market knowledge with sector expertise to deliver faster, sharper, and more relevant insights.
No off-the-shelf research—every project is designed around your objectives to deliver relevant, actionable insights.
Our in-house expertise enables faster research delivery without compromising quality, accuracy, or analytical rigor.
Rigorous quality control and data validation ensure every insight is accurate, reliable, and decision-ready.
We turn complex data into meaningful, actionable insights that drive smarter strategic decisions.
We deliver actionable insights that drive confident decisions and meaningful business outcomes.
We manage the entire research process in-house, ensuring consistent quality, faster delivery, and seamless execution.
With experience across 20+ countries, we deliver globally consistent, locally relevant research and insights.
With 99% repeat business, we build lasting partnerships through trust, consistent quality, and reliable results.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.