Fielding surveys in India
Field Indian studies across languages, city tiers and socio-economic classifications under the DPDP Act.
At a glance
| Project country code | IN |
|---|---|
| Survey languages | English (en-IN); Hindi (hi-IN); Regional languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Bengali or Marathi for state-level studies |
| Incentive currency | INR |
| Industry bodies | Market Research Society of India (MRSI), ESOMAR |
Privacy and data protection
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)
This is general guidance, not legal advice. ResearchDart never receives survey answers, which keeps sensitive data inside your survey platform.
Quota geography
States and union territories, commonly combined with city tier (Tier 1, 2, 3) and zone (North, South, East, West).
Time zones and timing
One time zone (IST).
Fielding notes
- English-only questionnaires reach a mostly urban, higher-education audience; add Hindi and regional languages for broader coverage.
- The New Consumer Classification System (NCCS) is the usual socio-economic quota variable.
- Mobile devices dominate survey traffic, so test every question on a small screen.
Setting up a India project
Create the project with country IN and the survey language. If you field more than one language, create one project per language so quotas and incidence are tracked separately.
Other countries
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