What Analytics India Magazine does

Analytics India Magazine (AIM) is a privately held AI and data science media company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with a regional US office in Sunnyvale, California. The company operates a multi-channel content ecosystem centered on India's AI economy, anchored by a monthly print magazine in continuous publication since 2012 (5,000+ print circulation) and a digital publication (analyticsindiamag.com) carrying 9,600+ AI news articles and 700+ AI highlights. Supporting products include newsletters (Belamy weekly, Sector6 3x weekly), podcasts, long-form visual stories, mobile applications on iOS and Android, and proprietary research reports (AI Services Readiness Index, State of AI in Indian Enterprise, GCC Salary Trends, Enterprise AI Outlook). The company also operates 30+ global AI conferences annually under brands including MachineCon GCC Excellence Awards and CDO Vision Series, and runs AdaSci, an AI education and certification platform offering the AIDP (AI Delivery Professional) designation and corporate training programs.

The AIM Network comprises 50+ entities, including wholly owned sub-brands such as AIM Research, CDO Vision, MachineCon, AdaSci, AIM Council, AIM Top Brass, and AIM Media House (US Edition), creating a layered ecosystem that monetizes the same AI professional audience through content, research, events, community, and credentials. The company reaches 5M+ monthly readers and 500K+ subscribers across its platforms. Customers span AI and data science professionals, CDOs and AI leaders at enterprises, AI startups, and enterprise L&D buyers; named advertiser relationships include Tata Communications (roadblock banner placements and AI Studio campaigns), and educational partnerships include the University of Southampton Delhi.

Revenue is generated through five streams: tiered subscriptions (Digital Monthly ₹549, Digital Yearly ₹5,999, Digital + Print Yearly ₹8,499), brand advertising across website, newsletters, print, and video (reaching 5M+ readers), events and conferences (sponsorships and attendance), proprietary research report sales, and corporate AI training through AdaSci. Go-to-market is hybrid: product-led for individual subscriptions, sales-led for enterprise advertising and group subscriptions, and event-driven for flagship conferences and roundtables. The company has no disclosed external funding, operates as an independent private entity, and reports no M&A or leadership transitions in the available data.

Name

Analytics India Magazine

Legal name

Analytics India Magazine

Website

https://analyticsindiamag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Analytics India Magazine (AIM) is a privately held AI and data science media company operating a multi-channel ecosystem spanning a print magazine (since 2012), digital articles, newsletters, podcasts, 30+ annual AI conferences, proprietary research reports, and the AdaSci AI certification platform, serving 5M+ monthly readers, 500K+ subscribers, CDOs, enterprise decision-makers, and AI professionals primarily in India with a US presence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI and Data Science Media

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Newspaper Publishers (513110), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Journalism & News Intelligence Publishers (Indexes, Election/Market Data) (MPAJADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO), Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Services (BPAHALAC), Data, Analytics & AI Training (BI, Data Engineering, ML/GenAI) (BPAEANAH)

Keywords

• AI media publishing
• Data science journalism
• AI industry research
• Technology news platform
• AI professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Tiered subscription model offering digital monthly (₹549), digital yearly (₹5,999), and digital plus print yearly (₹8,499) plans. Provides unlimited article access, ad-free reading, expert analysis, webinars, and exclusive research reports.
2. Advertising: Brand advertising across website, newsletters, print edition, and video content. Offering includes branded editorial, display ads, sponsored content, and custom inserts. Reach of 5M+ readers and 500K+ subscribers.
3. Events and Conferences: Revenue from flagship conferences (30+ AI conferences globally), executive roundtables, CDO Vision Series, awards nights, workshops, and closed-door dinners. Partnership opportunities with brand activation at events.
4. Research Reports: Sale of proprietary research reports including AI Services Readiness Index, State of AI in Indian Enterprise, GCC Salary Trends, Enterprise AI Outlook, and Top Data Engineering Service Providers.
5. Corporate Training: AdaSci platform provides AI certification programs (AIDP), courses, and corporate AI training services for enterprise upskilling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Analytics India Magazine operates a multi-channel AI and data science media platform delivering news, analysis, and original journalism through a monthly print magazine (since 2012), a daily-updated digital publication, email newsletters, podcasts, and visual stories. It complements editorial content with proprietary research reports, 30+ annual AI conferences and executive events, and the AdaSci AI training and certification platform offering the AIDP designation and corporate upskilling programs.

Product overview

Analytics India Magazine is a media and content publication platform focused on AI, data science, and technology news in India. The company operates a multi-channel content ecosystem consisting of its core Print Magazine (monthly publication since 2012 with 12 issues per year delivered to subscribers) and Digital Articles & News (daily updated web content across AI news, features, enterprise coverage, research, and startups). Supporting this core are digital add-ons including Newsletters (Belamy weekly and Sector6 3x weekly), Visual Stories (scroll-driven visual journalism), Podcasts (Simulated Reality, Tech Talk, The Power Exchange, The HotSeat, What's The Point), Events & Conferences (30+ global AI conferences, CDO roundtables, awards), and Research Reports (proprietary indices and studies). The company also operates sub-brands including AIM Chess League (India's largest chess tournament for tech professionals) and AdaSci (AI education and certification platform offering AIDP designation). A three-tier Membership Subscription model provides tiered access to premium content and community features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Print Magazine Monthly print edition covering AI, data science, and technology news in India. Published since 2012, with 12 issues per year delivered to subscribers' doorsteps. The print magazine reaches 5,000+ monthly copies and is read by decision-makers including CXOs, founders, and senior engineers shaping India's AI agenda.
• Research Reports Proprietary research publications including the AI Services Readiness Index, State of AI in Indian Enterprise, Attrition Study, GCC Salary Trends, Enterprise AI Outlook, and Top Data Engineering Service Providers. These reports serve enterprise decision-makers, consultancies, and AI vendors seeking authoritative India-focused market intelligence and benchmarking.
• Events & Conferences Over 30 global AI conferences annually including MachineCon GCC Excellence Awards (recognizing Global Capability Centre leaders), CDO Vision Series executive roundtables, panel discussions, awards nights, closed-door dinners, and workshops. Events serve enterprise AI buyers, solution providers, and C-suite leaders with sponsorship, ticketing, and brand activation opportunities.
• AdaSci AI Training & Certification Platform AI education and credentialing platform offering certifications including the AIDP (AI Delivery Professional) designation, structured AI courses, and corporate AI training programs for enterprise workforce upskilling. Serves individual AI practitioners seeking credentials and enterprises needing structured AI talent development.
• AIM Chess League India's largest chess tournament for tech and AI professionals with over 100,000 participants. Functions as a community engagement platform building brand awareness and loyalty among the Indian AI and technology professional community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5M+ monthly readers across all platforms
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Tata CommunicationsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTata Communications is a key advertising partner with road block banner placements across the website. The partnership includes AI Studio campaign collaborations on the analyticsindiamag.com platform.
• AIM ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch arm of AIM Network producing proprietary research including AI Services Readiness Index, State of AI in Indian Enterprise, GCC Salary Trends, and Enterprise AI Outlook reports.
• CDO VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive-focused platform under AIM Network serving Chief Data Officers and data leadership with strategic insights and community.
• MachineConcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC Excellence Awards and summit series recognizing leaders in Global Capability Centers. Part of AIM Research portfolio.
• AdaScicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI education and certification platform offering AIDP designation, courses, corporate AI training, and credentialing programs.
• AIM Top BrasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvite-only elite global community of top AI Leaders under AIM Media House umbrella.
• University of Southampton DelhiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution advertising partner promoting Data Science MSc program to AIM's AI professional audience.
• NVIDIA Partner NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with RPTech (NVIDIA partner) to host GenAI meetups and workshops showcasing NVIDIA DGX Spark infrastructure for AI developers.
• AIM Media HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent media company operating US Edition (aimmediahouse.com) and managing overall AIM brand and events portfolio.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Inc42: Indian tech and startup media platform with news, research, and events. Closely comparable as an India-focused digital media business covering technology with subscription, advertising, and event revenue streams.
• YourStory: India's leading startup media platform with content, events, and community programs. Directly comparable in audience (Indian tech/startup ecosystem), monetization (events + brand deals), and editorial positioning.
• The Ken: Indian subscription-based business and tech news publication. Closely comparable to AIM's Digital Yearly subscription tier and focus on deep, premium analysis for Indian decision-makers.
• VentureBeat: Global AI and enterprise technology news publisher with events and newsletters. Highly comparable editorial focus on AI/ML news, similar subscription/newsletter product surface, and event monetization.
• The Information: Subscription-based tech and AI business news publication. Closely mirrors AIM's tiered subscription model and premium analysis positioning for executive audiences.
• Simplilearn: India-headquartered ed-tech company offering AI, data science, and tech certification programs. Directly comparable to AIM's AdaSci sub-brand for AI certification and corporate training.
• Great Learning: Indian AI and data science education platform offering courses and corporate training. Comparable to AdaSci's AI upskilling and certification business serving professionals and enterprises.

Regional players

• e27: Southeast Asia-focused tech media and startup platform with news, reports, and events. Comparable content, advertising, and event-led model, though serving SEA rather than India directly.

Broad incumbents

• TechCrunch: Global technology media outlet covering startups, AI, and enterprise tech. Comparable as a much larger, broader incumbent in the AI/tech news category where AIM operates, with overlapping advertising and event businesses.
• Gartner: Global IT research and advisory firm producing proprietary indices and enterprise research subscriptions. Comparable as a research-as-a-service business; AIM Research is a much smaller regional analog targeting India's AI market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/Analyticsindiam
• Facebookfacebook.com/AnalyticsIndiaMagazine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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