Dun & Bradstreet

What Dun & Bradstreet does

Dun & Bradstreet, via its India subsidiary Dun & Bradstreet Information Services India Private Limited, operates a global B2B data, insights, and AI-driven analytics platform headquartered in Mumbai (Godrej BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex) and serving enterprise and mid-market customers across India, the USA, and the UK. The company is the exclusive issuer of the proprietary D-U-N-S Number, a nine-digit global business identifier that has been a de facto industry standard since 1841, and operates the D&B Data Cloud containing 595+ million business records (420M+ organizations per its privacy policy) that powers the entire product portfolio. Core offerings span five solution families: Finance Solutions (Finance Analytics Credit Intelligence, D&B Direct for Finance API, Self-Evaluation Report, Project Appraisal Services, Trade Exchange Program), Sales & Marketing Solutions (D&B Hoovers, Company Search, Demand Generation), Third-Party Risk & Compliance Solutions (Risk Analytics Compliance Intelligence, Risk Analytics Supplier Intelligence, Supply Management Solutions, Early Warning Signals with 100+ structured alerts), ESG Solutions (ESG Intelligence, ESG Registered, ESG Advisory), and Research and Data Management Solutions (D&B Connect Discover, D&B Analytics Studio, Impact Assessment, Deal Origination and M&A Advisory, City Vitality Index).

The platform architecture is built on proprietary data assets, AI/ML capabilities (D&B Email IQ using NLP, predictive scoring models, anomaly detection, automated compliance workflows), and APIs with ERP and CRM integrations. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, quote-based annual subscriptions, self-serve digital platforms for mid-market customers, and a Worldwide Network Partners channel. Revenue streams include subscription/SaaS licensing of the Data Cloud and analytics platforms, one-time D-U-N-S Number registration, third-party data licensing, and professional/advisory services including ESG, M&A, and growth strategy advisory. The company serves enterprise customers across verticals such as IT/ITeS (UST), pharmaceuticals (Cipla), BFSI (a leading Indian public bank), and management consulting, and runs a flagship event program including the GCC Summit, BFSI FinTech Summit, ESG Summit, and Top 500 Companies Summit as senior-stakeholder engagement channels.

Name

Dun & Bradstreet

Legal name

Dun & Bradstreet Information Services India Private Limited

Website

https://dnb.co.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1841

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dun & Bradstreet operates a global B2B data and AI-driven analytics platform, anchored by its proprietary D-U-N-S Number and a Data Cloud of 595+ million business records, serving enterprise and mid-market customers in India with credit intelligence, sales intelligence, compliance, ESG, and research solutions via subscriptions and APIs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Data & Analytics

NAICS

Credit Bureaus (561450), Directory and Mailing List Publishers (51314)

SIC

Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies (7320), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

SME Credit Risk, Underwriting & Financial Data (B2B Fintech Data/Decisioning) (FSAGAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marketing Database & Contact Data Providers (B2B/B2C Lists) (BPAFAKAF), Pricing, Revenue & Commercial Analytics (BPAHALAM)

Keywords

• B2B data analytics
• Credit intelligence
• Sales intelligence
• Third-party risk management
• ESG intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Data & Analytics Licensing (Subscription/SaaS): Dun & Bradstreet generates revenue primarily by licensing access to its Data Cloud and analytics platforms on a subscription basis. Customers pay for access to platforms such as Finance Analytics Credit Intelligence, D&B Hoovers, D&B Connect Discover, and Risk Analytics Compliance Intelligence on recurring subscription contracts with tiered access levels.
2. D-U-N-S Number Registration Services: Revenue is generated from D-U-N-S Number registration services, where businesses obtain the globally recognized D-U-N-S business identifier. D&B is the sole authorized entity for issuing these numbers globally.
3. Professional & Advisory Services: Bespoke consulting services including market research, competition benchmarking, supply chain optimization, spend analytics, ESG advisory, Growth and Strategy Advisory, Deal Origination and M&A Advisory, and training & certifications.
4. Third-Party Data Licensing: D&B licenses professional business contact information to authorized resellers, third-party businesses for marketing and data management purposes, and Worldwide Network Partners who share data under commercial arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Dun & Bradstreet licenses access to its proprietary Data Cloud containing 595+ million business records and the globally standardized D-U-N-S Number for business identification. It sells AI-driven subscription platforms for credit intelligence (Finance Analytics Credit Intelligence, D&B Direct for Finance API), sales intelligence (D&B Hoovers), third-party risk and compliance (Risk Analytics Compliance Intelligence, Supplier Intelligence, Early Warning Signals), ESG intelligence, and data management (D&B Connect Discover, D&B Analytics Studio) to enterprise and mid-market B2B customers.

Product overview

Dun & Bradstreet offers a comprehensive B2B data, insights, and AI-driven platform architecture. The portfolio centers on the D-U-N-S Number as the foundational business identifier, supported by the Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud containing 595+ million records. The platform architecture includes specialized solutions organized into Finance Solutions (Finance Analytics Credit Intelligence, D&B Direct for Finance API, Self-Evaluation Report, Project Appraisal Services, Trade Exchange Program), Sales & Marketing Solutions (D&B Hoovers platform with Company Search and Demand Generation), Third-Party Risk & Compliance Solutions (Risk Analytics Compliance Intelligence, Risk Analytics Supplier Intelligence, Supply Management Solutions, Compliance Solutions, Early Warning Signals), ESG Solutions (ESG Intelligence, ESG Registered, ESG Advisory), Research Solutions (City Vitality Index, Impact Assessment, Deal Origination and M&A Advisory, Industry Intelligence, Growth and Strategy Advisory, Market and Consumer Intelligence), and Data Management Solutions (D&B Connect Discover, D&B Analytics Studio, Master Data, D&B Analytics). The company delivers products through hybrid mechanisms including APIs, ERP connectors, online platforms, and offline modes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• D-U-N-S Number A proprietary unique nine-digit business identification number assigned to businesses for identification and tracking, recognized as the world's most trusted business identifier.
• D-U-N-S Registered Solutions Global seal of credibility solution enabling businesses to establish global visibility, differentiate from peers, and increase business opportunities through the recognized D-U-N-S Number badge.
• Finance Analytics Credit Intelligence An AI-driven credit management platform delivering industry-leading data and analytics for comprehensive financial risk assessment and credit decisioning, targeted at CFOs and finance teams.
• D&B Direct for Finance API solution providing programmatic access to D&B's risk and financial data, enabling direct integration of business intelligence into enterprise applications for CFOs and finance teams.
• D&B Hoovers A sales intelligence platform with extensive USA and UK B2B company data, providing strategic lead targeting, improved sales prospecting, enhanced sales productivity, and seamless MAP and CRM integration.
• Company Search A solution providing verified B2B company listings for identifying and researching business entities, available through the D&B Hoovers platform.
• Demand Generation Provides ready-to-use contact lists to power B2B marketing campaigns and drive customer acquisition efforts for marketing and sales teams.
• Risk Analytics Compliance Intelligence An intelligent KYC and KYB monitoring and compliance decision-making solution for third-party risk management, targeting compliance and risk officers.
• Risk Analytics Supplier Intelligence A supplier risk solution that accelerates supplier evaluations, mitigates current and future risk, and improves business resilience for procurement and supply chain teams.
• Supply Management Solutions Solutions that control supply chain risks and avoid the consequences of business disruption through data and analytics for supply chain and procurement organizations.
• Compliance Solutions Solutions that resolve compliance needs efficiently and help organizations meet regulatory requirements, including KYC, KYB, and ongoing monitoring.
• Early Warning Signals (EWS) A real-time monitoring system providing 100+ structured alerts to identify and act on financial, operational, compliance, litigation, and governance risks across suppliers, customers, and third parties.
• ESG Intelligence A platform that helps organizations manage environmental, social, and governance risk, increase supply chain resiliency, and drive business performance through ESG data and insights.
• ESG Registered An ESG credibility badge from an industry-trusted source signifying a business's commitment to ESG disclosure and transparency.
• ESG Advisory Advisory services to help organizations unlock sustainable growth through ESG strategy development and implementation support.
• City Vitality Index A market GPS for smarter location strategies, providing location-based insights to support business decisions on site selection and market entry.
• Impact Assessment A solution that turns real-world outcomes into decision-ready insight, providing robust evaluation of socio-economic impact with data-driven measurement aligned to SDG and policy frameworks.
• Deal Origination and M&A Advisory Advisory services enabling smarter deal discovery, stronger transaction validations, and confident IPO readiness for corporate development teams.
• Industry Intelligence

Quantifiable outcome

• Data Cloud with 595+ million business records powering AI-driven solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026JLL is a presenting partner for the GCC Summit 2026 organized by Dun & Bradstreet India. JLL serves as a strategic partner contributing to the event's agenda, speaker lineup, and GCC ecosystem discussions, positioning the partnership as a core element of the summit's business orchestration.
• 63SATS Cybertech LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202663SATS Cybertech Limited is a presenting partner for the GCC Summit 2026. Sunil Mehta, Board Member & Director of 63SATS, delivered a keynote on the 63SATS Blueprint for the GCC. The partnership focuses on cybersecurity and technology resilience within India's GCC ecosystem.
• Uber GCCcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Uber GCC is a presenting partner for the GCC Summit 2026, contributing to discussions on Global Capability Centers and their strategic role in enterprise technology and innovation ecosystems.
• BMC SoftwarecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026BMC Software serves as the Business Orchestration Partner for the GCC Summit 2026. Pushpal Sarkar, Country Head of BMC Software India, delivered a keynote on 'The Invisible Backbone — Why GCC Operational Excellence Runs on Orchestration, Not Just AI.'
• Power Bridge Systems Private LimitedsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Power Bridge Systems Private Limited is a co-partner for the GCC Summit 2026. Kesava Kumar Yerra, Managing Director, participated as a keynote speaker at the event.
• Intellect Design Arena LtdsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Intellect Design Arena Ltd serves as a branding partner for the GCC Summit 2026. Prashant Lalchandani, SVP & CTO Wholesale Banking, delivered a keynote on 'The Age of Continuous Reimagination — Architecting the Future with AI' in the BFSI spotlight session.
• Dhruva Advisors LLPsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Dhruva Advisors LLP is a publication partner for the GCC Summit 2026. Aditya Hans, Partner at Dhruva Advisors, participated as a panelist discussing GCC scaling and resilience strategies.
• Savex-HPEsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Savex-HPE is a publication partner for the GCC Summit 2026, contributing to knowledge sharing and thought leadership content for the event.
• WWT (World Wide Technology)secondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026WWT is a publication partner for the GCC Summit 2026, contributing to the event's knowledge sessions and thought leadership around GCC technology and AI adoption.
• PeopleStrongsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026PeopleStrong is a publication partner for the GCC Summit 2026, contributing expertise on talent and HR-related topics relevant to GCC workforce development.
• VelocittasecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Velocitta is a publication partner for the GCC Summit 2026, contributing to the event's knowledge and content ecosystem.
• AkamaisecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAkamai provides web application firewall and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack protection for D&B's public websites and service offerings. This permits Akamai to provide D&B with security infrastructure services.
• Worldwide Network PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent business information providers across the world with whom D&B has commercial arrangements to help achieve a leading competitive position internationally in providing business information. These partners contribute to and share from the D&B Data Cloud under commercial licensing arrangements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TransUnion: Global credit bureau with growing B2B data and analytics capabilities. Competes with D&B in commercial credit reporting, fraud/risk decisioning, and marketing data products.
• ZoomInfo: B2B sales and marketing intelligence platform. Direct competitor to D&B Hoovers and D&B Connect Discover with modern, AI-driven, CRM-native go-to-market and frequently lower price points for the same sales intelligence use cases.
• Experian: Global credit bureau and B2B data analytics company. Direct competitor across consumer and business credit reporting, marketing data, and risk analytics — overlapping with D&B's Finance Analytics Credit Intelligence, D&B Hoovers, and Risk Analytics platforms.
• Equifax: Global credit bureau competing across business credit intelligence, compliance, and marketing data. Directly comparable to D&B in B2B credit decisioning, third-party risk, and identity resolution offerings.
• LexisNexis Risk Solutions: B2B data and risk analytics provider owned by RELX. Direct competitor in compliance, KYC/KYB, supplier risk, and underwriting data — overlapping closely with D&B's Risk Analytics Compliance Intelligence and supplier risk platforms.

Regional players

• CIBIL (TransUnion CIBIL): India's largest consumer credit bureau, jointly operated with TransUnion. Comparable in India for credit data, scores, and analytics serving banks and financial institutions — adjacent competition in the credit decisioning workflow.
• CRIF High Mark Credit Information Services: Leading Indian credit bureau and business information provider. Comparable in India for commercial credit reports, MSME credit data, and B2B risk analytics — directly competing with D&B India in finance and compliance solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Moody's (incl. Bureau van Dijk): Global ratings and analytics giant that owns Bureau van Dijk (Moody's Orbis), a private-company data platform directly competing with D&B's Data Cloud. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping business intelligence, risk analytics, and ESG data offerings.
• S&P Global: Diversified data, ratings, and analytics provider (incl. S&P Global Market Intelligence and S&P Capital IQ Pro). Overlaps with D&B in B2B data, risk analytics, and ESG, but operates across a far broader portfolio including indices and ratings.

Emerging players

• Apollo.io: AI-native B2B sales intelligence and engagement platform. Competes head-on with D&B Hoovers in the mid-market sales persona with self-serve PLG, real-time data, and integrated outreach workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DNB_India

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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