Benchmark StudyDecember 2024
Professional Services Capability Index
A benchmarking study designed to assess institutional capability across firms, domains, and ecosystem maturity levels.
Research & Knowledge Center
Research & Institutional Intelligence
Generating multidisciplinary insights, benchmarking studies, and institutional research to strengthen India's professional services ecosystem.
Research Philosophy
The Research pillar serves as the analytical backbone of CAFE by converting ecosystem challenges into structured insights, frameworks, and evidence-based recommendations.
Research Outputs
- Whitepapers
- Benchmark studies
- Industry reports
- Frameworks
- Comparative analysis
- Sector diagnostics
Research Repository
- Searchable reports
- Filters
- Download center
- Citation references
- Member-exclusive research
FrameworkNovember 2024
Indian Governance Framework
A governance framework for professional services organisations seeking stronger oversight, neutrality, and accountability.
ESGOctober 2024
ESG Assessment Model
A practical model for sustainability assessment, ESG advisory, and assurance readiness.
AI & TechnologySeptember 2024
AI Risk Framework
A research-backed framework for evaluating AI risk, governance controls, and responsible adoption in finance.
Accounting & AuditAugust 2024
Audit Transformation Roadmap
A sector diagnostic on audit transformation through technology, methodology, and institutional capability.
Global Advisory TrendsJuly 2024
Global Advisory Trends
Comparative analysis of global advisory models and implications for Indian professional services firms.
Risk & ComplianceJune 2024
Risk & Compliance Capability Study
A study on risk management, compliance capability, and governance maturity across professional services contexts.
Financial TransformationMay 2024
Financial Transformation Readiness
Assessment framework for evaluating organisational readiness for finance transformation and digital adoption.