IUDEX LIMITED

What IUDEX LIMITED does

IUDEX LIMITED, operating under the brand iudex International (also known as International Quality Certification / IQC), is a privately-held India-domiciled organization founded in 2012 that provides quality certification, world records verification, and related publication services across multiple jurisdictions. Its core business comprises two interconnected offerings: the International Quality Certification (IQC) program for quality control and performance grading of organizations (delivered through the wholly-owned subsidiary Quality Certification Limited UK), and the World Book of Records (WBR) program, which catalogs and authenticates extraordinary records and achievements. The company maintains operational headquarters in Indore, India, with regional presence in London (UK) and Dubai (UAE), and additional wholly-owned subsidiaries including Alma World Limited UK, which encompasses educational ventures such as Alma Kids Pre-School and Alma Certification.

The company's revenue model is built on professional services fees for certification audits and verifications, supplemented by licensing/royalties from its portfolio of publication magazines (Gold Book, World Book Records Magazine, Alma Today, Sky Herald Portal, London Press). It serves a diverse vertical mix including education (universities and K-12 schools), hospitality (hotels and restaurants), healthcare (hospitals, pharmacies, medical centers), government (police forces, airports), and religious/nonprofit organizations, with named engagements spanning Dubai Gurudwara, Oriental University Indore, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, ISKCON India, and Andaman & Nicobar Police. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured on a per-project basis.

The broader portfolio extends beyond certification into adjacent verticals including an international law practice (iudex International Law), an official journal publication (iudex Gazette Notification), an International Press Club, a Who's Who directory publication, and an NRI Diaspora service line. The platform is not technology-centric — there are no APIs, software products, apps, or AI capabilities — and value is delivered through human-conducted audits, award ceremonies held at venues such as British Parliament and Cairo, and a content ecosystem of branded publications. The company is founder-controlled, with Santosh Shukla serving as Founder, President & CEO, and Dr. Diwakar Sukul as Chairman of World Book of Records London.

Name

IUDEX LIMITED

Legal name

IUDEX LIMITED

Website

https://iudex.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IUDEX LIMITED (iudex International / IQC) provides quality certification, world records verification, and branded publication services across education, healthcare, hospitality, government, and religious sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quality Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Credential, Education & Professional License Verification (BPAKAEAI)

Keywords

• Quality certification services
• World records verification
• Performance grading audits
• International awards programs
• Business publication magazines

Headquarters

HQ city

Indore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Quality Certification Services: IUDEX provides quality certification services to organizations across various sectors including education, hospitality, healthcare, aviation, and more. The certification involves assessment, audit, and verification processes.
2. World Book of Records Certification: IUDEX manages the World Book of Records (WBR) certification program, recognizing extraordinary records and achievements globally. This includes awarding certificates, hosting ceremonies, and publishing recognition.
3. Publications and Magazines: IUDEX publishes various magazines and publications including Gold Book, World Book Records Magazine, Alma Today, and Sky Herald Portal. These publications serve as platforms for recognition and coverage of awardees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

IUDEX provides internationally recognized quality certification and world record verification services through its International Quality Certification (IQC) and World Book of Records (WBR) divisions. The company conducts audits and assessments on organizations across education, healthcare, hospitality, aviation, and government sectors, and issues certificates recognizing extraordinary achievements by individuals and institutions. It also publishes a portfolio of magazines (Gold Book, Alma Today, Sky Herald Portal, London Press) and offers related services including iudex Gazette Notification and iudex Who's Who.

Product overview

IUDEX LIMITED operates as a globally authorized company for quality control and performance grading through its International Quality Certification (IQC) division. The company offers a portfolio of certification services including World Book of Records (WBR) for cataloging world records, International Quality Certification for quality control, and World Standardization Certification. Its educational vertical, Alma World, encompasses Alma Kids Pre-School and Alma Certification. Additional services include International Law, iudex Gazette Notification, International Press Club, iudex Who's Who publication, and various magazines including Gold Book, Alma Today, Sky Herald Portal, and London Press. The company also serves the NRI Diaspora community. The core offering is a platform of certification and record-keeping services rather than a unified technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• World Book of Records: Organization that catalogs and verifies extraordinary records across the world with authentic certification in United Kingdom and Europe.
• World Book of Records UK
• Alma World
• Alma Kids Pre-School
• London Press
• Sky Herald Portal
• Gold Book

Products and services

• International Quality Certification (IQC) Globally authorized certification service for quality control and performance grading of organizations, delivered through verification, assessment, and audit by Quality Certification Limited UK. Targeted at organizations across education, healthcare, hospitality, aviation, and government sectors that seek internationally recognized quality certification.
• World Book of Records (WBR) Certification service that catalogs and verifies extraordinary records and achievements across the world, with authentic certification in the United Kingdom and Europe. Targeted at individuals, organizations, and partner entities seeking international recognition of records.
• iudex World Records Certification service that catalogs and verifies extraordinary records and achievements across the world. Targeted at individuals and organizations seeking world record recognition.
• iudex International Law International law firm service operating across multiple verticals globally, also collaborating as a verification entity in iudex Quality Certification.
• Alma Kids Pre-School Pre-school education service under the Alma World educational brand, offered through a UK-registered subsidiary (Alma World Limited UK).
• World Standardization Certification (WSC) Certification issued under International Quality Certification in accordance with World Standardization Certification norms. Targeted at organizations seeking standardization-aligned recognition.

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• World Book of Records (WBR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBR is an integral part of IUDEX operations, operating as the world record verification and certification division. IUDEX provides quality certification through WBR and Quality Certification Limited, UK. The partnership covers global operations with presence in UK, India, and UAE.
• Quality Certification Limited UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality Certification Limited UK is the authorized entity for quality control and performance grading. IUDEX operates as International Quality Certification (IQC) through this partnership for global certification services.
• Alma World Limited UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlma World Limited UK is a subsidiary company under IUDEX focusing on educational, social, cultural, and economical agendas. It encompasses ventures including Alma Certification and Alma Kids Pre-School.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): Established certification body providing ISO 9001 and ISO-aligned certification services globally; directly comparable to IUDEX's IQC arm in methodology and customer profile, although with much broader global accreditation.
• SGS: Global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification, including ISO 9001 quality management certifications. Comparable to IUDEX's IQC division in offering standards-compliance certifications across industry verticals.
• BSI (British Standards Institution): UK-originated national standards body providing ISO certification, training, and standards publications. Especially comparable given IUDEX's UK presence through Quality Certification Limited UK.
• DNV: Independent certification body providing accredited management system certification, including ISO 9001, across sectors such as healthcare, education, and government — directly overlapping with IUDEX's certification verticals.
• Intertek: Quality assurance and testing services provider operating across multiple industries with ISO 9001 and related certification offerings, directly comparable to IUDEX's quality certification vertical.
• Bureau Veritas: Multinational testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company offering ISO-aligned quality certification services to industry verticals overlapping with IUDEX's Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Government certification offerings.
• TÜV SÜD: International certification body providing ISO certification, audits, and training across multiple sectors. Operates globally with the same quality management certification framework that underlies IUDEX's IQC offerings.

Direct peers

• Guinness World Records: The dominant global body for cataloging and verifying world records. IUDEX's World Book of Records competes in the same record-verification category with overlap on categories and target record aspirants.

Regional players

• Asia Book of Records: Regional records verification body across Asia, comparable to IUDEX's World Book of Records in category and target demographic, though focused on Asia-specific records.
• Limca Book of Records: India-focused records cataloging and verification publication, directly comparable to IUDEX's World Book of Records India operations and serving the same actor/record-aspirant customer base in South Asia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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