Pune, India • Est. 2024

Rigorous research.
Clear evidence.
Real impact.

We produce the evidence behind better decisions.

ShodhEco is an economics and public policy research and consulting firm focused on turning evidence into better decisions. We provide research, economic analysis, policy advisory, data-driven insights, and strategic consulting to help organisations navigate complex economic and public policy challenges.

  • Urban PulseUrban Planning & Governance

    We study how Indian cities grow, govern, and serve their citizens. We provide urban policy audits, infrastructure impact assessments, and conduct citizen perception surveys on civic services and governance.

  • Climate & CommonsEnvironment & Sustainability

    We research how India balances growth, ecology, and shared natural resources. We provide sustainability audits, climate risk assessments, and conduct primary surveys on resource use and community environmental practices.

  • CareLabWomen & Care Economy

    We research the labour, gender dynamics, and economics of care work in India. We provide time-use analysis, wage gap studies, and conduct primary surveys to value and quantify unpaid and paid care work.

  • MarketScopeMoney, Banking, Consumer Research & Analysis

    We track how markets, banks, and consumers shape India's financial behaviour. We provide break-even analysis, market sizing, and conduct primary consumer surveys on financial behaviour, spending, and brand perception.

  • SocioScopeSocio-Political & Socio-Economic Research & Analysis

    We study the social and political currents shaping modern India. We provide policy impact assessments, sentiment analysis, and conduct primary opinion polls and socio-economic surveys.

  • GeoLensGeoeconomics Intelligence & Research

    We analyse how geopolitics and economics intersect to shape trade and strategy. We provide geopolitical risk assessments, trade impact analysis, and strategic briefings on shifting global alliances.

Independent research
Public interest focus
Actionable insights

By the numbers

Our impact so far

25+
Surveys conducted
30+
Reports generated (commercial & public)
500+
Policy community members
25+
Talks & discussions

We have engaged with

  • Pune Municipal Corporation
  • ChaloPMC — Pune Samvad
  • The Metropolitan Institute
  • FLAME University
  • Symbiosis School of Economics
  • Brandonomics
  • Nature Walk Charitable Trust
  • Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra, Chiplun

What We Offer

From evidence to impact

Evidence & Data Intelligence

Rigorous primary and secondary research — field surveys, interviews, literature reviews, large-scale datasets — for credible evidence to inform decisions.

Policy Intelligence & Advisory

Analysis of economic, social and governance challenges into policy briefs, strategic reports, and actionable recommendations grounded in evidence.

Data Analytics & Impact Evaluation

Statistical analysis, econometrics, RCTs and impact evaluation to measure outcomes and support evidence-based decisions.

Research Publications & Strategic Communication

Turning complex research into accessible reports, white papers, policy publications and thought leadership.

Flagship Publications

Our Flagship Publications

The Making of Modern Cities

A literature review of urban growth with Pune as a focal point.

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Status of Civic Issues in Pune

A sector-wise urban governance assessment.

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Media Watch: Prominence Score of Civic Issues

A systematic analysis of 3,273 news items across Pune's three newspapers in 2025.

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Podcast

Conversations with policy thinkers

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Podcast

Lawrence Siddhartha Benninger

Urban Planner, Director, Centre for Development Studies, Pune

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Podcast

Ravikanth Joshi

Urban Finance and Management Specialist, Senior Fellow, Centre for Public Policy Research

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Podcast

Anant Abhang

Founder Secretary, MITRA MISSION; Chairman, ECO SKETCH Planners

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Policy Outreach

Taking research into the public square

Know Your Corporation Tour

Urban governance walking tours of the Pune Municipal Corporation, run in collaboration with PMC.

Workshops

Hands-on sessions on policy design, design thinking, game theory in policy, and qualitative research techniques.

Public Meetings & Talks

Open forums where we invite policy practitioners, academicians and bureaucrats to discuss real-world public policy. A rare chance for citizens to question decision-makers directly — an open exchange of ideas focused on questions and solution-building.

Policy analysis. No noise.

  • Research summaries
  • Charts and data
  • Ideas that inform decisions
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