The Institute for Pioneering Insightful Research Pvt. Ltd. (InsPIRE), established on 08 June 2021, is a startup company, recognised by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
InsPIRE is an independent policy research and consulting firm specialising in macroeconomic policy, economic development, international trade, financial sector, agriculture and rural economy, MSMEs, climate policy, sustainability, strategic advisory services, and executive education.
InsPIRE is founded and headed by Dr. Debesh Roy, Chairman and Ms. Bijetri Roy, Managing Director.
Vision: To emerge as a nationally and globally recognized research and consulting firm, ideating sustainable and inclusive development solutions through insightful multi-disciplinary policy research, consultancy and executive education.
Mission: To drive sustainable economic growth and policy innovation by conducting cutting-edge research in macroeconomics, agriculture & agri-business, trade, finance, and climate policy; delivering credible insights and high-quality publications; building institutional capacity across sectors; and fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships that bridge policy, practice, and innovation.
InsPIRE at a Glance: Research, Policy Advisory and Dialogue
1. Thought Leadership & Publications
Following books by InsPIRE were published byBloomsbury India:
India’s Agriculture and Food Exports: Opportunities and Challenges (Editors: Debesh Roy & Bijetri Roy, June 2022)
Transition Towards Net Zero: Paving the Path for a Sustainable Future (Editors: Bijetri Roy & Debesh Roy, January 2024)
Publishes EcoSphere, a monthly journal offering insights on the Indian and global economies, financial markets, climate change, and policy-oriented research.
Publishes a weekly newsletter Weekend Macro by InsPIRE on the Indian and global economies, financial markets, and climate change.
2. Policy Research, Evaluation & Advisory
Policy research, impact evaluations, and advisory services for national and state governments, development finance institutions, and multilateral organizations across agriculture, rural development, livelihoods, financial inclusion, and allied sectors.
Strategic research and knowledge support for leading public institutions, including preparation of impact assessments, sustainability reports, flagship publications, thematic policy chapters, and evidence-based policy briefs.
Monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment of government programmes, rural development initiatives, agriculture and allied sector interventions, rural credit systems, value chains, climate resilience, renewable energy, and livelihood projects across multiple states and regions.
3. Knowledge Dissemination, Dialogue & Partnerships
Organised high-level seminars and book launches with eminent policymakers.
Digital knowledge platforms on InsPIRE Research YouTube Channel.
InsPIRE Economic Edge
InsPIRE Lecture Series
Policy advocacy, Knowledge and Academic Partner with leading institutions:
Indian Institute of Finance, Greater Noida: InsPIRE serves as an academic partner for conferences and executive education, fostering strategic dialogue and capacity building in finance and public policy.
Indian Chamber of Commerce:
Guest column by Dr Debesh Roy, Chairman, InsPIRE, “Technology-driven Agritech: Transforming Productivity, Sustainability and Farmer Incomes in India” was published in ICC Startupreneur June 2026 edition.
Dr Debesh Roy, Chairman, InsPIRE, was featured in ICC Biz Live – A Knowledge Series by Indian Chamber of Commerce on January 9, 2026, where he shared thought leadership on “Rethinking India’s Agricultural Marketing Reforms”, highlighting pathways for strengthening market efficiency and farmer outcomes. As a member institution, InsPIRE co-organised the National Sustainability Roundtable 2024, contributing to high-level deliberations on sustainability, responsible business practices, and policy alignment.
Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM): As an active ASSOCHAM member, InsPIRE’s leadership contributes to policy advocacy through its participation in several National, Regional, and State Councils, including Agri Industries, Food Processing, Banking, Commodity Markets, Ease of Doing Business, Corporate Affairs, Legal Reforms, MSMEs, Education, NBFCs & Green Financing, Sustainability, Exports & Trade, and the Eastern Region, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha Development Councils.
Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), Lucknow: InsPIRE collaborates on research studies, advancing thought leadership in agriculture rural development, financial inclusion, and institutional capacity strengthening.
4. InsPIRE’s Strategic Business Plan (FY2026–27 to FY2028–29)
InsPIRE’s Strategic Business Plan emphasizes multi-stakeholder partnerships, particularly with industry chambers, to translate research insights into actionable policy and business outcomes, within the following five thematic pillars.
Pillar 1: Industry 5.0 & Global Competitiveness
Advancing technology-led, human-centric industrial transformation to strengthen productivity, resilience, and India’s position in global markets.
Focus
AI, digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, and innovation systems
Productivity enhancement, competitiveness benchmarking, and industrial resilience
Global value chains, trade integration, and strategic industrial policy
Industry–academia collaboration and executive education for competitiveness leadership
Pillar 2: Agriculture, Food Systems & Rural Enterprise Development
Transforming agriculture and food systems to drive rural incomes, enterprise growth, and inclusive economic development.
Focus
AgriTech, value-chain development, agri-business and food processing competitiveness
FPOs, rural MSMEs, and agri-entrepreneurship
Rural finance, digital extension, and institutional strengthening
Policy dialogues and capacity building for resilient rural economies
Pillar 3: Sustainability, Climate Policy & Energy Transition
Enabling a balanced transition towards low-carbon growth through policy innovation, investment frameworks, and corporate leadership.
Focus
Decarbonisation strategies, climate policy (mitigation and adaptation), and environmental governance
Energy transition, green finance, and ESG integration
Corporate sustainability, climate risk management, and disclosure frameworks
Industry–policy dialogues on sustainable and resilient growth pathways
Pillar 4: Financial Inclusion, Digital Finance & Governance
Strengthening inclusive growth through digital finance, fintech innovation, and efficient economic governance.
Focus
Digital financial systems, fintech for development, and inclusive finance
Microfinance and MSME credit ecosystems
E-governance, public digital infrastructure, and service delivery reforms
Policy labs, capacity building, and industry engagement on financial inclusion
Pillar 5: Regional Development
Promoting regionally balanced growth through MSME resilience, industrial clusters, and efficient logistics and trade.
Focus
MSME competitiveness, industrial clusters, and regional entrepreneurship
Logistics, supply chains, and investment corridors
Export competitiveness and regional integration
Collaboration with chambers of commerce on national and state-level development strategies
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Reinvigorating India’s Dairy Value Chain for Export Competitiveness
Dr Debesh Roy | August 9, 2022
Published by Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI)
Government of India has been supporting the dairy sector with innovative policy and financial support to create dairy infrastructure for scaling up milk production and processing. Dr Debesh Roy, Chairman, InsPIRE analyses issues and challenges facing the dairy sector in India, and proposes policy support for developing an efficient dairy value chain for improving export competitiveness.
Webinar and Release of the Report on Digital Financial Inclusion of Women in MSMEs: G20 and India by ICRIER
Dr Debesh Roy, Chairman, InsPIRE recently moderated the Panel Discussion on “Digital Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment”
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Rural Finance, Financial Inclusion & Rural Development

Dr Manoranjan Sharma
Macroeconomy & Financial Sector

Mr Rajen Parikh
Management & Start-ups

Dr Rakesh Malhotra
Policy Advocacy, Livelihoods, Project Designing & Management
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