Our client, a software major, wanted to identify prospects for M&A. ValueNotes identified prospective firms on various parameters i.e. services offered, revenues and profitability, headcount etc. The target list helped the client shortlist the most suitable prospects.

Analysis to assess investment yield potential of a Indian Realty Fund for an international property fund. Our report analyzed the quality of underlying real estate assets, efficiency of tax structure and perceived risks from an "ears on the ground" perspective and cash flow projections to assess projected yields.

Analysis provided included single-factor regressions on time series data for select commodity and stock prices in US and Australia against temperature and precipitation anomalies in key geographical regions.

Our client had significant holdings in Chinese companies (listed and un-listed) that have a significant portion of their assets in real estate. The analysis involved evaluating if immovable property assets were within specified limits. Required interpretation and translation services for Annual Reports published in Chinese

An automotive firm wanted to assess the awareness levels of ABS + airbags among OEM dealerships and also understand customer perceptions. A survey of OEM dealer sales teams and a mystery shopping exercise highlighted the need for OEMs to train their sales teams on the necessity of ABS + airbags, and also create a targeted campaign to educate them. The research helped the client boost their ABS + airbags sales.

The objective of the study was to establish the features and facilities of a large number of real estate projects, and determine their success factors and drawbacks. Residential and retail developments were bench-marked from across the EMEA region on parameters such as size, quality of service and facilities.

The client wanted to understand the promotional activities of its peer group in Japan, China, Brazil, Turkey, Canada and the US. Using native language expertise and extensive secondary research, ValueNotes identified live marketing campaigns for each company, by medium (video, print, social and in-store) and marketing theme. Our research enabled the client to appropriately position their products in each of the geographies.

Ongoing contract for background checks on numerous Indian companies across sectors. The investigation verifies physical presence, main businesses lines, financial health, reputation of owners and management. Included In-depth primary interviews with clients, vendors and employees combined with thorough litigation checks.

An ongoing engagement for a multinational mining & construction equipment manufacturer to track the mining industry - economic indicators, future growth estimates, entry barriers, drivers, competitor analysis, import / export analysis of mining equipment including both surface and underground mining, and detailed competitor profiles.

A consulting firm wanted a snapshot of leading FMCG companies worldwide. Information about the company's business segments, key influencers, business strategy and financial performance was provided through desk research. The company insights helped the end client's marketing team develop an approach strategy.