As a leading consumer research agency in India, we help organisations understand what is happening, why it is happening, and what it means for their business by combining consumer understanding, category know-how and business implications to drive better decision-making.

What we do

Cerebro timeline

The Cerebro Story: What began as a small team with a shared vision has grown into a trusted insights partner for 50+ global brands.

The beginning of our journey

  • Founded in 2015, Cerebro began as a specialist qualitative research consultancy.
  • With a small team and a highly involved approach, we worked closely with clients to deliver nuanced consumer understanding and actionable insight through in-depth interviews, consumer immersions and focus group research across India and internationally.

From research to strategic partnership

  • As our capabilities expanded, Cerebro evolved from a qualitative research consultancy into a strategic partner for brands navigating growth, innovation and change.
  • Our client base grew across industries, while many of the brands that partnered with us during our early years continue to work with us today.
  • Our work expanded across sectors and research needs, spanning brand equity, brand perception, consumer segmentation and FMCG consumer insights.
  • The conversations evolved from research questions to broader business challenges, including product launches, positioning, innovations, startup journeys and growth strategies.
  • Over time, we evolved from researchers who answered questions to partners who help frame them.

Consumer experts

  • Today, we are no longer defined by a single methodology.
  • Our work spans qualitative, quantitative, ethnographic and hybrid approaches, depending on what the question demands.
  • While our capabilities have expanded, our approach remains unchanged: senior involvement, close collaboration and a commitment to understanding people in all their complexity.
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20,000+

Hours speaking with consumers

800+

Strategic projects completed

100+

Years of cumulative experience

Our team

Manas Adhar, Partner

Manas Adhar

Partner

Shambo Sen, Partner

Shambo Sen

Partner

Saurabh Wahie, Partner

Saurabh Wahie

Partner

Vipul Mehra, Consultant

Vipul Mehra

Consultant

Akanksha Ghildiyal, Research Manager

Akanksha Ghildiyal

Research Manager

Anupriya Dubey, Associate Manager

Anupriya Dubey

Associate Manager

Kritika Rao, Research Executive

Kritika Rao

Research Executive

Yogesh Bisht, Manager – Finance

Yogesh Bisht

Manager – Finance

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