ARS Market Research Services · Chennai
Data Collection Agency in India
Field surveys, telephone interviews and audits delivered across urban, rural and tribal India, in the local language of every region.
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Good research starts with good data. ARS Market Research Services is a Chennai-based data collection agency that gathers primary data for companies, institutions, NGOs, government programmes and academic researchers. Our trained field teams interview in Tamil, Kannada, English and other regional languages, and our directors personally supervise fieldwork, so the data you receive is clean, complete and ready for analysis.
Our data collection methods
Face-to-face field surveys
Household, retail-outlet, dealer and consumer interviews, including door-to-door and intercept surveys.
CAPI (tablet-based interviews)
Computer-assisted personal interviewing, with answers recorded digitally to reduce entry errors.
CATI (telephone interviews)
Fast, wide-reaching telephone surveys for customer feedback, awareness and large samples.
In-depth interviews and focus groups
Qualitative fieldwork with experienced moderators. See qualitative research.
Retail audits and mystery audits
Outlet visits to check price, stock, display and service. See retail mystery shopping.
Verification and third-party checks
Beneficiary and scheme verification with geotagged field checks. See third-party verification.
How we keep data quality high
- Trained investigators briefed on every questionnaire before they go to the field
- Local-language interviewing so respondents answer in the language they think in
- Supervision by ARS directors and field coordinators during fieldwork
- Geotagged field verification and multi-stage telephonic audit of completed interviews
- Careful sample design so results are reliable. See our sample size guide and sample size calculator.
- Confidentiality and responsible handling of respondent data. See quality, ethics and data protection.
Who we collect data for
- Companies and brands: consumer, dealer and customer satisfaction surveys
- Research agencies and consultants: field data collection for studies in India
- NGOs, foundations and government programmes: baseline, midline and endline studies and CSR impact assessments. See baseline, midline and endline studies and community survey and CSR field research.
- Academic researchers: questionnaires and fieldwork for Ph.D. and institutional projects. See academic and Ph.D. research.
- Overseas companies: India fieldwork for global research. See services for global clients.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you complete a large survey?
Our pan-India field network can complete over 1,00,000 interviews within 15 days. Smaller studies are faster, and the timeline depends on the sample, locations and questionnaire length.
Which languages do your teams interview in?
Tamil, Kannada and English, plus other regional languages across India depending on the project. Tell us your locations and we will confirm language coverage.
Can you collect data only, without designing the study?
Yes. You can share your questionnaire and sample plan and we will run the fieldwork, or we can help with questionnaire design, sampling, data collection and analysis end to end.
Do you work in rural and tribal areas?
Yes. ARS has urban, rural and tribal reach across India. See our guide to rural market research.
How do I get a quotation?
Call or WhatsApp us, or send your requirement through the contact page. We will recommend the method and sample and respond usually within one working day.
Need field data you can trust?
Share your sample, locations and timeline. ARS will recommend the right method and quote you.
Request a proposalCall +91 97899 76662WhatsAppARS Market Research Services Pvt. Ltd., No. 1-A, 1st Floor, Vendan Complex, Ponniamman Koil Street, Madipakkam, Chennai – 600091. Email: admin@arsmrs.in