Evidence & Data Intelligence
Rigorous primary and secondary research — field surveys, interviews, literature reviews, large-scale datasets — for credible evidence to inform decisions.
Pune, India • Est. 2024
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.
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What We Offer
Rigorous primary and secondary research — field surveys, interviews, literature reviews, large-scale datasets — for credible evidence to inform decisions.
Analysis of economic, social and governance challenges into policy briefs, strategic reports, and actionable recommendations grounded in evidence.
Statistical analysis, econometrics, RCTs and impact evaluation to measure outcomes and support evidence-based decisions.
Turning complex research into accessible reports, white papers, policy publications and thought leadership.
Flagship Publications
A literature review of urban growth with Pune as a focal point.
A sector-wise urban governance assessment.
A systematic analysis of 3,273 news items across Pune's three newspapers in 2025.
Podcast
Lawrence Siddhartha Benninger
Urban Planner, Director, Centre for Development Studies, Pune
Listen nowRavikanth Joshi
Urban Finance and Management Specialist, Senior Fellow, Centre for Public Policy Research
Listen nowAnant Abhang
Founder Secretary, MITRA MISSION; Chairman, ECO SKETCH Planners
Listen nowPolicy Outreach
Urban governance walking tours of the Pune Municipal Corporation, run in collaboration with PMC.
Hands-on sessions on policy design, design thinking, game theory in policy, and qualitative research techniques.
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 Blog
ShodhEco Research Team
18 Jun 2026
India is often described as one of the youngest countries in the world. With more than half its population under the age of 30, the phrase ‘demographic dividend’ appears almost automatically in discussions about the country and its future.
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ShodhEco Research Team
28 May 2026
The United States and India have finally pressed the ‘reset’ button following months of crippling trade negotiations. The US has drastically reduced its duties on Indian goods from a whopping 50% to 18%.
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ShodhEco Research Team
18 May 2026
Imagine desperately wanting to go watch a movie that you and your friends have been exuberant about for months and craving for a nice filling bucket of popcorn and a can of coke.
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