Overview
The Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID) is an autonomous, non-profit research institute based in New Delhi, India. It is engaged in research on India's industrial development, with an emphasis on the corporate sector, foreign investment, technology, employment, and public policy. The institute is recognised by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, Government of India, and is also a recognised research centre for doctoral studies.
Key facts
| Name | Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID) |
|---|---|
| Type | Autonomous public-funded research institute |
| Field | Industrial economics, corporate sector studies, public policy |
| Location | New Delhi, India |
| Affiliation | Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) |
| Status | Registered society; recognised research centre |
Background
ISID grew out of an earlier research unit working on industrial and corporate sector studies in India, and was established as an independent institute to undertake systematic empirical research on industrial development. It functions as a member of the network of social science research institutes supported by the ICSSR, while retaining autonomy in its research agenda.
Research areas
The institute's work spans several inter-related themes related to India's industrial economy. Its principal areas of study include:
- Structure and performance of Indian industry, including manufacturing and services.
- Corporate sector studies, ownership patterns, and business groups.
- Foreign direct investment, multinational corporations, and technology transfer.
- Industrial finance, public sector enterprises, and disinvestment.
- Employment, labour, and the informal sector.
- Trade, intellectual property, and the pharmaceutical and health industries.
- Innovation systems, science, and technology policy.
Activities
ISID undertakes sponsored and in-house research projects, publishes working papers, discussion notes, monographs, and books, and organises seminars, workshops, and policy dialogues. It also maintains an online corporate sector database drawing on company-level information for use by researchers and policymakers. The institute hosts visiting researchers and offers doctoral guidance through its recognition as a research centre.
Library and information services
ISID operates a specialised library focused on industry, corporate affairs, and economic policy, with collections of company annual reports, government publications, and statistical sources. It curates online information services and bibliographic resources for the social science research community in India.
Significance
As one of the few Indian research bodies focused specifically on industrial and corporate sector studies, ISID contributes empirical analysis used in academic research and public policy debates on India's industrialisation, FDI policy, technology, and employment. Its outputs are frequently cited in policy discussions on manufacturing, the pharmaceutical industry, and trade and investment regulation.
Related topics
- Indian Council of Social Science Research
- Industrial policy of India
- Make in India
- Foreign direct investment in India
- Institute of Economic Growth
- National Council of Applied Economic Research
References
- Wikidata entity Q18126018.
- Indian Council of Social Science Research, list of recognised research institutes.