- Category
- Small (2020-21)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-DL-01-0002118

About Csep Research Foundation
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Csep Research Foundation is a private not for profit company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. It operates in the research and development sector. It was incorporated on 21 February 2013 and has been in existence for over 13 years.
Its director Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is #102 among India's richest people (2026). Its director Hari Bhartia is #252 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U74999DL2013NPL248687. Its GSTIN is 07AAFCB3689J2Z9 (Delhi). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹20 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1 Lakh. It was formerly known as Brookings Institution India Center and Csep Foundation. It is led by directors including Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and Hari Shanker Bhartia.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 25 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 6 Diplomatic Encl Dr. Jose P. Rizal Marg Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110021.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹23.95 Cr, a decline of 11% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹3.6 Cr (net margin -15%) and EBITDA of -₹3.28 Cr (EBITDA margin -13.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 23% over three years and 18% over five years.
Csep Research Foundation is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-DL-01-0002118). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website csep.org.
Company details
Name history
Csep Research Foundation has undergone 3 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Brookings Institution India Center, Csep Foundation, and The India Policy Centre. The current legal name is Csep Research Foundation.
| Company Name | Status |
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| Csep Research Foundation | Current |
| Brookings Institution India Center | Previous |
| Csep Foundation | Previous |
| The India Policy Centre | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Csep Research Foundation
- #102 Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw ₹32,900 Cr
- #252 Hari Bhartia ₹14,600 Cr
- #793 Ajay S Shriram ₹3,900 Cr
Contact details
Csep Research Foundation's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi. Its website is csep.org. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address6 Diplomatic Encl Dr. Jose P. Rizal Marg Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110021
- IndustryResearch & Development, Research & Development
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Business activity
The main business activity of Csep Research Foundation is professional, scientific and technical. In detail, this covers scientific research and development.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| M | Professional, Scientific and Technical | M5 | Scientific research and development |
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Financials of Csep Research Foundation
FY 2025 filings availableCsep Research Foundation reported revenue of ₹23.95 Cr (down 11% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 11% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 18%. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | -₹3.28 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹3.6 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -13.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -15% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Csep Research Foundation
Csep Research Foundation currently reports 11 directors and 1 key managerial person. 20 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Kiran Mazumdar Shaw | Director | 09 Nov 2021 | 4 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Hari Shanker Bhartia | Director | 22 Sep 2020 | 6 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar Also directs: Kirloskar Proprietary Limited, Kirloskar Systems Private Limited, Bharat Toyota Tsusho Kirloskar Motor Private Limited and 5 more | Director | 16 Jun 2023 | 3 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Ajay Shridhar Shriram | Director | 28 Jan 2022 | 4 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Vikram Singh Mehta | Director | 22 Sep 2020 | 6 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Gaurav Dalmia Also directs: Gti Capital Advisory Services (India) LLP, Dalmia Principal Strategies LLP, Clover Advisory Services LLP and 4 more | Director | 22 Sep 2020 | 6 Years 1 Months | Current |
Peer comparison
Csep Research Foundation is compared with the 8 companies closest to it by revenue in the same principal business activity (scientific research and development), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Club First Robotics Private Limited | ₹24.43 Cr (FY 2025) | -21.0% | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India | |||
| Orchid Scientific & Innovative India Private Limited | ₹24.22 Cr (FY 2024) | -45.0% | Nashik, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Cellworks Research India Private Limited | ₹23.98 Cr (FY 2024) | 15.0% | Bangalore, Karnataka, India | |||
| Csep Research Foundationthis company | ₹23.95 Cr (FY 2025) | -₹3.6 Cr | -15% | -11.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |
| Atgc Biotech Private Limited | ₹23.77 Cr (FY 2024) | 58.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics India | ₹23.75 Cr (FY 2025) | -80.0% | New Delhi, Delhi, India | |||
| Pharmascroll Research and Consulting Private Limited | ₹23.68 Cr (FY 2025) | 70.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Appcure Labs Private Limited | ₹23.08 Cr (FY 2025) | 41.0% | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | |||
| Sanjay Knit Private Limited | ₹23.05 Cr (FY 2024) | 0.0% | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Csep Research Foundation is audited by Suresh Surana & Associates LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Suresh Surana & Associates LLP | FY 2023 | 121750W/W-100010 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Csep Research Foundation is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Legal cases
No court or tribunal cases involving Csep Research Foundation are on our record; a case search with case numbers, parties and status is in the company report Buy the company report.
MSME payment delays
Csep Research Foundation has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2023 and 2024, listing 22 overdue payments to 5 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 5)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumax Tours & Travels Limited | |||
| Muhavra Enterprises Private Limited | |||
| Angel Enterprises | |||
| M S G Personnel Vision Private Limited | |||
| Washroom Hygiene Concepts Private Limited |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
Csep Research Foundation has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 07AAFCB3689J2Z9 | Delhi | Active | 20 Nov 2024 |
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Recent activity
Csep Research Foundation has 33 board changes on record since 2014: 12 appointments and 21 cessations. The latest: Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar ceased to be Additional Director on 03 Sep 2023.
24 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Csep Research Foundation is an active private not for profit company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in the research and development industry. It was incorporated on 21 February 2013 (13+ years old) and is registered under CIN U74999DL2013NPL248687.
Csep Research Foundation has 12 current directors and KMP:
- Kiran Mazumdar Shaw - Director
- Hari Shanker Bhartia - Director
- Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar - Director
- Ajay Shridhar Shriram - Director
- Vikram Singh Mehta - Director
- Gaurav Dalmia - Director
- Naushad Darius Forbes - Director
- Rakesh Mohan - Director
- Sanjay Omprakash Nayar - Director
- Nirajkumar Ramkrishnaji Bajaj - Director
- Pallavi Shardul Shroff - Director
- Laveesh Bhandari - Ceo
The latest financial statements of Csep Research Foundation on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 25 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Csep Research Foundation is 07AAFCB3689J2Z9, registered in Delhi. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Csep Research Foundation is U74999DL2013NPL248687. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Csep Research Foundation was incorporated on 21 February 2013, making it 13+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
The peers of Csep Research Foundation by revenue are Club First Robotics Private Limited, Orchid Scientific & Innovative India Private Limited, Cellworks Research India Private Limited, Atgc Biotech Private Limited, Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics India and 3 more, all in the same principal business activity (scientific research and development).
Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar ceased to be Additional Director on 03 Sep 2023. Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar was appointed as Director on 16 Jun 2023. Laveesh Bhandari was appointed as CEO on 02 May 2023. Csep Research Foundation has 33 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Csep Research Foundation is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-DL-01-0002118).
Csep Research Foundation has 4 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2023 and 2024, listing 22 overdue payments to 5 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 30 Apr 2024.
Csep Research Foundation can be reached through the website csep.org. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
The registered office of Csep Research Foundation is at 6 Diplomatic Encl Dr. Jose P. Rizal Marg Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110021.