Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations

Name

Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations

Legal name

Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations

Website

https://gatewayhouse.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foreign Policy Research and Think Tank Services

NAICS

International Affairs (928120), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education Policy Research Institutes & Think Tanks (EDADADAA)

Keywords

• Foreign policy research
• Policy analysis
• Geoeconomics research
• Think tank publications
• Bilateral dialogue programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai, Maharashtra

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Gateway House operates as a membership-based organization with four tiers: Corporate, Associate, Individual and Term memberships. Membership fees are tax deductible under section 80-G of the Income Tax Act.
2. Donations and Contributions: The organization accepts donations from individuals and corporations. All donations are eligible for s.80g tax exemption. The organization is compliant under FCRA for foreign contributions.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels15 records

Core offering

Gateway House is a non-profit foreign policy think tank that conducts original scholarly research on India's foreign policy and global affairs, organizes off-the-record policy meetings between members and global leaders/diplomats, and publishes research reports, articles, books, maps and infographics. The organization engages Indian corporations, business leaders, and individuals through a four-tier membership program and runs flagship conferences (GOID, GOIGD) and bilateral dialogue programs with counterpart think tanks worldwide.

Product overview

Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations operates as a membership-based foreign policy think tank founded in 2009, offering a unified platform for intellectual scholarship on India's foreign policy and global affairs. The organization combines three core elements: a comprehensive website serving as the primary outreach and publication platform; Gateway House Meetings providing forums for debate among members, global leaders, diplomats and scholars; and the Studies Programme conducting original research across eight focus areas including geoeconomics, geopolitics, energy, and technology. The organization also manages membership programs with four tiers, bilateral and multilateral dialogue initiatives, fellowship and internship programs, and produces publications including articles, reports, books, podcasts, and visual research materials such as maps and infographics.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Studies Programme Research programme with 8 focus areas including geoeconomics, geopolitics, foreign policy analysis, bilateral relations, democracy and nation-building, national security, science, technology and innovation, and energy and environment. Features original research by global and local scholars.
• Membership Program Membership-based organization with four tiers: Corporate, Associate, Individual and Term. Provides access to scholarly papers, events with corporate leaders, visiting dignitaries, ambassadors and heads of state, and a platform to meet like-minded individuals. Membership fees are tax deductible under section 80-G of the Income Tax Act.
• Gateway House Meetings Forum through which members, global leaders, prominent thinkers, corporations, diplomats, scholars and state administrators can debate India's foreign policy. Most meetings are off-the-record and not for attribution.
• Gateway House Publications Portfolio Comprehensive publication portfolio including Articles, Blogs, Maps and Infographics, Reports, Conference papers, Papers, Books, Interviews, Speeches, Podcasts and Videos, Book Reviews, and GH Wiki.
• Gateway of India Dialogue (GOID) Annual flagship conference bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and experts for dialogue on India's geoeconomic role and foreign policy.
• Gateway of India Geoeconomic Dialogue (GOIGD) Annual geoeconomics conference, including GOIGD 2017 and GOIGD 2018 editions.
• Think20 Mumbai Think20 engagement group meetings held in Mumbai, connecting India's think tank community with G20 policy processes from 2015-2019.
• Bilateral Dialogue Programs Track 1.5 and bilateral dialogues including India-Indonesia, India-France, India-Japan, India-Canada, India-US, India-Russia, India-China, and India-EU.
• Fellowship Program Fellow positions in Digital Economy, Global Health, and China Studies. Fellows work closely with the Executive Director to identify, plan and execute research on topics related to Gateway House priorities.
• Internship Program Internship program for graduate students or graduates pursuing careers in international relations. Interns are assigned to Editorial & Content, Operations, or Research Departments.
• Maps and Infographics Visual research on connectivity projects including physical and virtual connectivity, strategic corridors, and geopolitical mapping.
• Podcasts and Videos Multimedia content including the Gateway House Podcast series, interview videos, and conference recordings.
• Foreign Policy Roadshow Outreach program for students bringing foreign policy education to educational institutions.
• Gateway House Website Comprehensive website serving as the primary outreach platform, containing local and global writing on India's foreign policy, publications, events calendar, and expert profiles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized in University of Pennsylvania global think tank rankings
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateway House co-hosts the India-Indonesia Track 1.5 Dialogue with CSIS, Indonesia, providing policy recommendations to promote innovation and navigate evolving governance issues through bilateral and multilateral cooperation
• Manipal UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional tie-up with Manipal University in Karnataka for educational outreach
• Jindal School of International AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional tie-up with Jindal School of International Affairs in Sonepat
• Körber-StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-produced the Emerging Middle Powers Report 2026 with Körber-Stiftung, BRICS Policy Center, South African Institute of International Affairs, and Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia
• BRICS Policy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-produced the Emerging Middle Powers Report 2026
• South African Institute of International AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-produced the Emerging Middle Powers Report 2026
• Foreign Policy Community of IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-produced the Emerging Middle Powers Report 2026
• Consulate General of Australia, MumbaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateway House has been an invaluable partner for Australian Consulate General's activities in western India
• Consulate General of Canada, MumbaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly presented roundtables on topics ranging from Afghanistan to North American energy
• Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, MumbaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration on geo-strategic discussions and panel events
• Consulate General of Israel, MumbaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking very closely since Gateway House's inception in 2009 on diverse areas including security, defense, terrorism, economy and public policy
• Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, MumbaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateway House serves as valuable voice in understanding economic and social development processes in India
• Consulate General of South Africa, MumbaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateway House has provided unique service through meticulous research on BRICS and bilateral relations
• Consulate General of Turkey, MumbaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint events and roundtables, including interactions with Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs think tank delegation
• Consulate General of the People's Republic of China, MumbaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateway House has published far-sighted reports on economic diplomacy, social affairs, development, environmental protection
• Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSE has been a member since 2010; collaborated on topics relating to Indian economy and global ties, SME development, skill development and education
• CESICAM (Center of Studies on Contemporary India and South Asia), ColombiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner committed to spreading knowledge, advancing research and bold strategies to deepen ties between India and Colombia as well as between India and Latin America
• Council on Foreign Relations, New YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateway House was inspired by the Council on Foreign Relations model; co-founder Manjeet Kripalani was the 2006-07 Edward R. Murrow Press Fellow there

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Brookings Institution: One of the world's largest and most established policy research organizations. Comparable in producing foreign policy research, hosting high-profile convenings, and engaging both government and corporate stakeholders across geographies.
• Atlantic Council: US-based foreign policy think tank with a global footprint and active India/BRICS programming. Comparable in producing geopolitical research, hosting bilateral dialogue tracks, and engaging corporate members on emerging market policy issues.
• Council on Foreign Relations (CFR): The preeminent US-based foreign policy think tank and explicit institutional inspiration for Gateway House (its co-founder was a CFR Murrow Fellow). Comparable as a membership-based convening and research organization targeting business and policy elites.

Direct peers

• Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF): New Delhi-based think tank focused on national security, foreign policy, and governance. Comparable as a research and convening organization engaging government, military, and diplomatic stakeholders.
• Centre for Policy Research (CPR): One of India's oldest and most influential policy think tanks based in New Delhi. Comparable as a multidisciplinary research institution publishing on international relations, governance, and economic policy with strong government engagement.
• Observer Research Foundation (ORF): India's largest independent foreign policy and governance think tank based in New Delhi. Directly comparable as a domestic competitor pursuing original research, public events, and policy convenings across India's foreign policy, geopolitics, and economic strategy.
• Carnegie India: The India center of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, focused on foreign policy, security, and political economy research. Directly competes for influence on Indian foreign policy scholarship, government commissions, and Track 1.5 dialogues.
• Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA): India's premier defense and strategic studies think tank based in New Delhi. Comparable in publishing policy research, hosting closed-door seminars, and providing input on India's foreign and security policy.

Emerging players

• Asia Society Policy Institute: A New York-based policy arm of the Asia Society that works on US-Asia relations, including India. Comparable in producing foreign policy research and convening stakeholders on Indo-Pacific geoeconomics, though smaller and more US-focused.

Regional players

• Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA): India's official foreign policy research body established by the Ministry of External Affairs. Comparable in publishing on India's bilateral and multilateral foreign policy, though it operates with a quasi-governmental mandate rather than an independent membership model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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