Mumbai, March 17, 2025: ICRA Analytics Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ICRA Ltd, has entered into a collaboration with FTSE Russell, a global leader in providing innovative benchmarking, analytics, and data solutions. ICRA Analytics currently provides comprehensive solutions, analytical tools, and digital platforms for Risk Management, Market Data, and Knowledge Services.

As part of the collaboration, ICRA Analytics will support FTSE Russell by providing valuations for calculating returns on its fixed-income indices. It will also market FTSE Russell’s fixed-income solutions to clients across India.

Founded in 2011, London-headquartered FTSE Russell is well-known for its expertise in creating and managing fixed income indices, which are widely used by asset managers, institutional investors, and financial markets globally. Their indices cover a broad spectrum of fixed-income asset classes, including government, corporate, and emerging market bonds. The company’s fixed income indices are designed to offer transparency, liquidity, and a comprehensive view of the market, enabling investors to make informed choices and manage risks effectively.

Commenting on the collaboration, Jayanta Chatterjee, MD & CEO, ICRA Analytics, said, “We are proud to announce our collaboration with FTSE Russell, whose fixed income indices are designed to offer transparency, liquidity, and a comprehensive view of the market, enabling investors to make informed choices and manage risks effectively. We believe this collaboration will further strengthen our position as a formidable player in fixed income valuations and solutions.”

Ashwini Kumar, Senior Vice President and Head Market Data, ICRA Analytics, said, “India has created its mark in international space. This partnership comes at an opportune time to give the investors a clear view of the market dynamics for their investments, using robust benchmarks based on extensive research and immense experience. I am sure this is going to be a great moment for the investing communities in India and across the globe.