Shriram Institute for Industrial Research

What Shriram Institute for Industrial Research does

Shriram Institute for Industrial Research (SRI) is a not-for-profit multidisciplinary contract research institute founded in 1947 by Sir Shriram and operational since 1950, headquartered at 19 University Road, Delhi. It operates through five specialized divisions (Material Science, Analytical Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Protection, and Knowledge Resource Center) plus the Shriram Applied Radiation Centre (SARC, established 1990 with BRIT/DAE) and a Technology Business Incubator (SRI-TBI / CleanEdge Accelerator). The institute delivers R&D, analytical testing, calibration, validation, environmental impact assessment, and gamma irradiation services across polymers, composites, specialty chemicals, organic synthesis, food, pharma, toxicology, infrastructure, and radiation processing, maintaining advanced instrumentation including GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-OES, NMR, FTIR, DSC, TGA, and X-ray diffraction.

The institute serves a mix of Indian central government ministries and agencies (NHAI, NTPC, DRDO, ONGC, DMRC, DDA, Indian Railways, Jal Jeevan Mission, MoHUA, Ministry of Health), public sector undertakings (BHEL, SAIL, Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum), private enterprises (Ashok Leyland, Shapoorji Pallonji, Tata Housing, Dharamshila Narayana Hospital), pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers (under US FDA registration FEI 3002808145), and select international clients in Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Oman. Its regulatory stack is unusually dense for a single institute: NABL testing (TC-5444) and calibration (CC-2627) under ISO/IEC 17025, US FDA registration for API/FDF and sterilization, BIS approval for 154 Indian Standard specifications, AERB Category-IV gamma facility authorization, NABET EIA accreditation, ISO 13485:2016, GLP compliance, CDSCO, FSSAI, and APEDA recognition.

SRI's revenue model is primarily fee-for-service professional services under contract and empanelment, supplemented by technology licensing and transfer (e.g., aloe vera herbal drink concentrate, fruit-based thandai, instant RTS millet kheer) and by incubation support through CleanEdge. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct, via lab submissions, on-site calibration and NDT services, and government empanelment portals; the institute does not use resellers or marketplaces. Notable recent strategic moves include the MoHUA Swachhta Knowledge Partner empanelment for 2024-27, the ISMA/RSB SAF training hub empanelment, and continued capacity-building under the National Jal Jeevan Mission across 28 Indian states and union territories.

Name

Shriram Institute for Industrial Research

Legal name

Shriram Institute for Industrial Research

Website

https://shriraminstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Not-for-profit multidisciplinary contract research institute founded in 1947 in Delhi, providing R&D, analytical testing, calibration, validation, environmental consultancy, and gamma radiation sterilization to Indian government agencies, PSUs, pharmaceutical companies, and infrastructure firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Research & Testing Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry & Sector Research (Syndicated/Custom) (BPAHALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reliability, Safety & Risk Engineering (RAMS/PSM) Consulting (BPAHAIAK), Process Safety & Major Hazard Risk Management (PSM) (BPAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Contract research services
• Analytical testing laboratory
• Gamma irradiation sterilization
• Environmental impact assessment
• Polymer research development

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Contract Research & Testing Services: SRI operates as a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary contract research institute. Services include analytical testing, calibration, validation studies, and consulting across polymers, environment, food, pharma, toxicology, and materials. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service contracts with government agencies, industrial clients, and research organizations. The institute also licenses its developed technologies to clients and assists in establishing production units.
2. Technology Licensing & Transfer: SRI brings its innovations to the marketplace by licensing its technologies and helps establish production units for interested clients. Notable transferred technologies include Aloe vera-based herbal drink concentrate, fruit-based thandai, instant RTS millet kheer, and herbal infusion products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Shriram Institute for Industrial Research (SRI) is a not-for-profit multidisciplinary contract research institute providing R&D, analytical testing, calibration, validation, environmental studies, toxicology, and gamma radiation sterilization services across polymers, pharmaceuticals, food, environment, infrastructure, and materials sectors. The institute operates five divisions: Material Science, Analytical Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Protection, and the Shriram Applied Radiation Centre (SARC), and also runs a Technology Business Incubator and CleanEdge accelerator program.

Product overview

Shriram Institute for Industrial Research (SRI) is a not-for-profit multidisciplinary contract research institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of research, testing, validation, and training services. The institute operates through multiple specialized divisions: Material Science Division (covering polymer synthesis, characterization, compounding, and processing), Analytical Science Division (providing chemical, mechanical, biological, electrical, and radiological testing), Life Science Division (focused on bio-sciences, toxicology, and pharmaceutical testing), Environment Protection Division (offering environmental consultancy and capacity building), and Shriram Applied Radiation Centre (SARC) providing gamma irradiation services. The institute also operates a Technology Business Incubator (TBI) and CleanEdge accelerator program. Services span polymer R&D, consumer product testing, metal and minerals analysis, calibration services, environmental studies, toxicological studies, bio-sciences testing, building materials evaluation, and gamma radiation sterilization. The institute is NABL accredited and offers technology licensing to clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shriram Applied Radiation Centre (SARC): Centre of Excellence in Gamma Radiation Sterilization of Healthcare Products, established in 1990 in collaboration with Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India.
• CleanEdge Accelerator Program
• SRI-TBI

Products and services

• Polymer Synthesis Services Synthesis of novel polymeric materials including metal-containing polyacrylates for optical applications, high refractive index polythiols, acrylates for foldable intraocular lenses, polyglycolic acid surgical sutures, bone cement, dental cement, and nano-photocatalysts for industrial and medical clients.
• Polymer Characterization Characterization services for polymeric materials including physico-mechanical and optical property analysis for industrial and academic clients.
• Polymer Compounding Compounding services for polymer formulations, including modification of guar gum and cassia gum with hydroxypropyl, hydrophobic, methyl, hydroxyethyl, carboxymethyl, and cationic moieties for personal care, paints, cement, and oil exploration sectors.
• Polymer Processing Processing services for polymer materials including injection and compression molding, extrusion, and compounding for industrial clients.
• Water Analysis Services Comprehensive water quality testing including drinking water, wastewater, and environmental water analysis for government agencies, industries, and municipal bodies.
• Composites Development Development of composite materials for various industrial applications.
• Organic Synthesis Custom organic synthesis services for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.
• Specialty Chemicals - Adhesives Development of specialty adhesive formulations for industrial clients.
• Specialty Chemicals - Coatings Development of specialty coating formulations including paint and ink products for industrial clients.
• Consumer Product Testing Comprehensive testing services for consumer products including rubber and plastics, textiles and paper, and paints and inks for manufacturers and regulators.
• Metal & Minerals Testing Testing and analysis services for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alloys, minerals, and ores including mechanical testing, NDT, and corrosion studies for mining, steel, and alloy producers.
• Toxicological Studies GLP-compliant toxicology testing including acute toxicity, biocompatibility testing for medical devices, safety assessment, reproductive toxicity, and carcinogenicity studies for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and medical device companies.
• Bio-Sciences Analytical Services Comprehensive bio-sciences testing including residual studies, pesticides, microbiology, food and farm products, and drugs and pharmaceuticals analysis.
• Environmental Studies Environmental analysis including water and wastewater, air emissions, indoor air quality, noise monitoring, industrial gases, solid waste, and soil characterization for industries and regulators.
• Buildings & Infrastructure Testing Building material testing, geotechnical services, non-destructive evaluation, pavement solutions, and structural integrity assessment for infrastructure developers, builders, and government agencies.
• Calibration Services NABL-accredited calibration services for thermal, mass, volume, density, pressure, dimension, viscosity, acoustic, and analytical instruments for industrial and laboratory clients.
• Cleaning & Disinfection Validation Validation studies for reusable medical devices including cleaning validation, disinfection validation, and regulatory compliance support for FDA submissions, with over 50 studies completed in 10 years.
• Bio-Sciences Validation & Certification Method development and validation for pharmaceutical compounds, cleaning validation for reusable medical devices, and method validation in food products.
• Training & Capacity Development - Bio-Sciences Training programs in microbiology, drugs and pharmaceuticals, food and beverage sectors, and biocompatibility and toxicological studies for industry professionals and government staff.
• Environmental Capacity Building Capacity building programs for water, environment, and climate change including Jal Jeevan Mission support, Swachhta Knowledge Partner training, and SAF certification training for government professionals.
• Environmental Consultancy Environmental impact assessment, lifecycle emission management, climate mitigation, quantitative risk assessment, air pollutants dispersion modeling, and WASH services for industries and government bodies.
• Gamma Irradiation Services (SARC) Gamma radiation sterilization services for healthcare products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food products, and gemstone color enhancement using Co-60 source at SARC facility.
• Sterilization Validation & Research Validation studies for gamma sterilization as per ISO 13485 and ISO 11137, including equipment qualification and bioburden evaluation.
• Bio-Sciences Training Programs Comprehensive training in microbiology, drugs and pharmaceuticals, food and farm sectors including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, biocompatibility, and toxicological studies.
• Food Technology Transfer Licensing of food technologies including aloe vera herbal drink concentrate, orange-based thandai, instant RTS millet kheer, and herbal infusion formulations, with support for establishing production units.
• CleanEdge Accelerator Program Startup accelerator program focused on clean technology, waste management, recycling, renewables, and environment sustainability, offering funding up to INR 25 lakhs and 4 months of acceleration support.
• Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Technology business incubator supporting startups with mentorship, funding, and access to laboratory facilities.
• Radioactive Contamination Testing Detection and analysis of alpha, beta, and gamma emitting radionuclides in food products, water samples, and environmental commodities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained 1,200+ Chemists, Microbiologists, and Public Health Engineers across 28 States and Union Territories in India (2021-24)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

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

• Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT), Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990SARC (Shriram Applied Radiation Centre) was established in 1990 in collaboration with BRIT, Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India. The objective was to develop, demonstrate, and promote radiation processing technology and its diverse applications by conducting applied research. Gamma Radiation Processing Plant set up per BRIT/AERB design for round-the-clock fail-safe operations.
• Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDST supports CleanEdge Accelerator Program under its NIDHI (National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations) scheme. DST's NIDHI programme nurtures ideas, innovations and business plans into successful business models targeting startups in manufacturing across India.
• Polyplex Corporation LimitedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolyplex Corporation Limited (NCR Delhi) co-supports the CleanEdge Accelerator Program focused on environment sustainability, waste management, and renewables. Selected startups receive up to INR 25 lakhs investment opportunity and 4 months acceleration support. Provides market access and technical expertise.
• Aspirelabs AcceleratorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAspirelabs Accelerator serves as execution partner for the CleanEdge Accelerator Program, managing startup selection, acceleration delivery, and mentorship coordination. Looking for startup applicants involved in manufacturing across the country.
• National Jal Jeevan Mission, Ministry of Jal ShakticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRI empaneled as Key Resource Centre (KRC) to provide training and capacity-building support to Public Health Engineering/Rural Water Supply Departments across India. Delivered 35 training programmes during 2021-24 building capacity of 1,200 professionals in 28 States and Union Territories.
• Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Govt. of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRI empaneled as Swachhta Knowledge Partner (SKP) for period 2024-27 to provide technical support and training to Urban Local Bodies in areas such as solid waste management, waste to wealth/energy, used water management, and development of city action plans.
• Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), SwitzerlandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRI empaneled as Training Hub for Capacity Building in Cane-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) value-chain. Training programs conducted as per Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Schemes for International Aviation (CORSIA) standards to achieve climate and Net Zero Targets. Covers RSB Principles, ICAO CORSIA Certification, GHG Methodology, and Chain of Custody.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR): Public-sector toxicology and safety evaluation research institute under CSIR. Comparable as a competing toxicology and bio-sciences research provider, especially for GLP-compliant studies and government-funded safety testing.

Direct peers

• Vimta Labs: Indian listed CRO providing analytical testing, preclinical/clinical research, food and pharma testing, and environmental services to government and enterprises. Most direct like-for-like competitor in the Indian multidisciplinary CRO market.
• Syngene International: Indian listed CRO/CDMO serving global pharma and biotech with analytical, formulation, and testing services. Comparable as a large-scale Indian multidisciplinary research services platform, though more pharma-focused than SRI.

Broad incumbents

• SGS India: Indian arm of global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) major SGS. Competes with SRI across materials, environmental, food, and pharma testing under NABL scope, with the advantage of an international network and broader service portfolio.
• TÜV SÜD South Asia: Indian arm of TÜV SÜD providing testing, certification, and auditing across industrial, automotive, and medical-device sectors. Competes with SRI for ISO 13485 and regulatory compliance testing work.
• Eurofins India: Indian presence of Eurofins Scientific, a global leader in food, pharma, environmental, and clinical testing. Competes with SRI in pharmaceutical and food testing under US FDA/FSSAI scopes.
• Intertek India: Global TIC major's Indian entity providing testing and calibration services for industrial, pharma, and food clients. Competes with SRI's calibration laboratory and analytical testing divisions.
• Bureau Veritas India: Indian operations of Bureau Veritas offering testing, inspection, and certification across infrastructure, commodities, and consumer products. Direct competitor for industrial and infrastructure material testing contracts.

Others

• HiMedia Laboratories: Indian manufacturer and supplier of microbiology, tissue culture, and bio-sciences products. Adjacent to SRI's bio-sciences division and a potential customer/supplier of consumables used in SRI's microbiological and pharma testing workflows.

Regional players

• Delhi Test House: Indian testing laboratory providing environmental, water, food, and material testing services. Comparable as a domestic Indian analytical testing lab competing for similar government and industrial testing contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

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