Institute for Studies in Industrial Development

What Institute for Studies in Industrial Development does

Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID) is a New Delhi-based non-profit research institute, registered as a society in October 1986, that specialises in industrial development studies for India. Its operations span nine thematic research programmes covering industrial structure and policy, corporate governance and industrial financing, MSMEs and start-ups, globalisation/FDI/trade, technology and Industry 4.0, green industrialisation, employment and labour markets, spatial dimensions of industrial development, and sectoral competitiveness of Indian manufacturing. The institute is supported by grants-in-aid from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and runs a PhD programme in Economics and Public Policy in affiliation with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

The institute's core technical infrastructure is centred on a specialised research library and proprietary knowledge assets rather than commercial software. It operates the ISID Online Database, the Press Clippings Index (PCI) covering major English-language newspapers and financial dailies from the year 2000 onwards, and accesses third-party databases including CMIE Prowess IQ, IndiaStat, EconLit, and JSTOR, with library management handled through KOHA open-source software. Knowledge dissemination occurs through India Industrial Development Reports, working papers, policy briefs, EPW special issues, journal articles, the Industry Matters weekly newsletter, and a video gallery of recorded events. The institute reaches its audience through national and international conferences, policy roundtables, research seminars, distinguished lectures, and capacity-building workshops.

ISID's customers are predominantly government policymakers (NITI Aayog, Ministry of External Affairs, ICSSR), JNU-affiliated academics and researchers, UN agencies (UNIDO, UNU-WIDER), and a network of partner think tanks. The institute does not charge for its primary research outputs and operates on a quasi-governmental funding model anchored on ICSSR grants-in-aid, supplemented by academic-affiliation fees and sponsored programmes. It reports no disclosed revenue, no commercial pricing, and no equity or debt funding rounds; its commercial-distribution model is effectively non-existent as research is positioned as a public good.

Name

Institute for Studies in Industrial Development

Legal name

Institute for Studies in Industrial Development

Website

https://isid.org.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ISID is a New Delhi-based non-profit research institute founded in 1986 that conducts policy research, advocacy, capacity-building, and outreach on India's industrial development, funded by ICSSR grants and serving government, academia, and UN agencies.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and ICSSR Support: ISID receives grant-in-aid support from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) for its operations, research activities, and PhD programme.
2. JNU PhD Programme Affiliation: ISID conducts a PhD Programme on Economics and Public Policy in affiliation with Jawaharlal Nehru University, contributing to academic revenue streams.

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Core offering

ISID conducts policy research, advocacy, capacity-building, and outreach on India's industrial development through nine specialized research programmes covering industrial structure, corporate governance, MSMEs, FDI/trade, technology and innovation, green industrialization, employment, and sectoral competitiveness. It complements research with a JNU-affiliated PhD programme, capacity-building fellowships, conferences, policy roundtables, and knowledge services such as the ISID Online Database, Press Clippings Index, and Industry Matters weekly newsletter.

Product overview

ISID operates as a research institute offering a portfolio of research programmes, academic programmes, and knowledge services. The core offerings include nine specialized research programme themes covering industrial structure, corporate governance, MSMEs, trade, technology/innovation, green industrialization, employment, spatial dimensions, and sectoral competitiveness. Supporting these are the PhD Programme in Economics and Public Policy (affiliated with JNU) and capacity building through fellowships, visiting programmes, and short-term training. ISID provides access to specialized databases including the online searchable database of journals and newspapers, Press Clippings Index, and the Industry Matters weekly news update. Research outputs are disseminated through Working Papers, Policy Briefs, Reports, and a video gallery of recorded events.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISID PhD Programme in Economics and Public Policy Doctoral programme in Economics and Public Policy affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru University, with course structure covering industrial economics, trade, finance, innovation, and energy economics.
• ISID Online Database Online searchable database providing access to indexed journal articles, newspaper clippings, and research publications in industrial development and related social science disciplines.
• Press Clippings Index (PCI) Online computerized database of newspaper clippings covering major English language newspapers and financial dailies, stored as digital images from year 2000 onwards.
• India Industrial Development Report 2024-25 Annual flagship publication providing comprehensive analysis of India's industrial development with policy recommendations.
• ISID Working Papers Series Working paper series disseminating research findings on industrial development, trade, finance, and related economic topics.
• Policy Briefs Series Policy brief series translating research findings into actionable policy recommendations for industrial development stakeholders.
• Industry Matters Weekly Newsletter Weekly news update series collating relevant news on various aspects of industry and industrial policy.
• Resident Visiting Fellowships Programme Fellowship programme for mid-career and senior researchers to collaborate with ISID faculty on industrial development research themes.
• Capacity Building Programmes (Short-term and Workshops) Short-term training programmes, workshops, and research methodology courses for faculty, scholars, and researchers in industrial development and social sciences.
• Industrial Development Research Association (IDRA) Membership Professional body of researchers on industrial development anchored by ISID, providing networking and peer-reviewed publication opportunities for industrial economists.
• ISID Video Gallery Online repository of video recordings from conferences, seminars, lectures, and policy discussions hosted by ISID.
• ISID Internship Programme Internship programme providing research exposure to students and early-career researchers at ISID.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three successful National Conferences on India's Industrial Transformation (2023, 2024, 2025) with over 200 researchers participating
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

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

• Boston University Global Development Policy Centre (BU-GDPC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2023ISID and BU-GDPC organized Special T20 Policy Roundtable on Finance and Global Economic Governance for Green Transformation in March 2023. Collaboration focused on reforms required in global financial architecture and international trade rules for facilitating green industrial transition. Prof Kevin Gallagher, Director BU-GDPC, participated as panelist.
• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISID conducts its PhD Programme on Economics and Public Policy in affiliation with JNU. Students receive JNU degrees upon completion of the programme.
• Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade (KIET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration between ISID and KIET including annual Industrial Forums. 3rd KIET-ISID Industrial Forum held in Seoul in December 2025 on Korea-India Industrial Collaboration. Nine papers presented across three technical sessions.
• Integrated Research and Action for Development (IRADe)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISID collaborated with IRADe for Book Discussion on 'Rising Ambition – Carving New Pathways: India's Energy Transition' in December 2025. Prof Jyothi Parikh, Executive Director IRADe, served as panellist discussing India's net zero pathway.
• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIDO and ISID collaborate on policy research. Dr Cristiano Pasini, UNIDO Representative and Director Regional Office India, delivered keynote at ISID Foundation Day 2025 on 'Making Industrial Policy Work for SDGs'.
• UNU-WIDER (United Nations University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISID co-hosted the 2026 WIDER Development Conference on 'Green Industrialisation and Inclusive Growth in a Fractured World Order' in New Delhi. Prof Kunal Sen, Director UNU-WIDER, participated in inaugural session. Conference featured 3 high-level plenaries and 16 parallel sessions with 200+ participants.
• Centre for WTO Studies (CWS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISID collaborated with CWS for Policy Roundtable on 'India's Trade and Manufacturing Prospects Amid Trump Tariffs' in September 2025. Dr Pritam Banerjee, Head CWS, delivered closing remarks at the event.
• Faculty of Applied Social Sciences and Humanities (FASSH-DU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISID has entered into collaborative arrangement with FASSH, University of Delhi for promoting research cooperation and training through joint activities.
• Industrial Development Research Association (IDRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDRA is anchored by ISID as an extended network of industrial economists for hosting national conferences and launching peer-reviewed journal on industrial development. Prof K L Krishna serves as Patron, Prof Deepak Nayyar as first President. Launched at Third ISID Conference October 2025.
• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISID collaborates with TERI on energy and green industrialization research. Mr Girish Sethi, Senior Director TERI, participates as panellist in ISID events on green industrial policy.
• Centre for Development Studies (CDS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDS Director Prof C Veeramani regularly participates in ISID conferences and policy roundtables as speaker and session chair on FDI, trade, and industrial development topics.
• Developing Library Network (DELNET)minorOthersISID Library is an active member of DELNET and utilizes the network's facilities for inter-library loan, document delivery services, and resource sharing.
• NITI AayogmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISID maintains close working relationship with NITI Aayog. Dr V K Saraswat, Member NITI Aayog chaired ISID events. ISID research presented to NITI Aayog officials. Mr Suman Bery, Vice-Chairman NITI Aayog, delivered inaugural address at Third ISID Conference.

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