About Niche99

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Niche99 is a SEBI-registered ESG Rating Provider (ERP), Category II, providing independent ESG ratings, research, and analytics under the Subscriber Pays Model, ensuring objectivity and transparency.

• Purpose: To enable impactful actions through sustainability and ESG research by all, for all.
• Vision: To enable sustainable businesses and communities.
• Mission: To provide consistent, fair, and transparent ESG ratings and data-backed insights that support compliance and sustainable growth.

It means Niche99’s ESG assessments are rooted in Indian laws, regulations, development priorities, and socio-economic realities, rather than applying generic global templates. This ensures ratings are practical, credible, and actionable for Indian and emerging market stakeholders.

• Subscription-Based Rating Licensing – Ongoing access to ESG ratings, reports, dashboards, and updates.
• Custom ESG Reports & Assessments – Bespoke, deep-dive ESG analysis tailored to specific companies, sectors, or portfolios.
• ESG Benchmarking & Certifications – Peer comparisons, maturity assessments, and ESG+C certification badges.
• Data Partnerships & Syndication – ESG data feeds, APIs, and platform integrations with financial and research ecosystems.

Niche99’s ESG+C™ framework evaluates companies across Environment (E), Social (S), Governance (G), and Commitment (C). The additional Commitment pillar assesses leadership intent, board engagement, policy integration, and long-term sustainability alignment, making the ratings more forward-looking. 

Niche99 combines:

• Quantitative data and qualitative analysis
• Dynamic materiality based on sector, size, and context
• Alignment with Indian regulations and global standards (such as GRI, SASB, TCFD)
• Diagnostic insights with clear improvement pathways

This results in ESG ratings that are decision-useful, not just disclosure-oriented.

Niche99 ESG ratings are used by:

• Investors and asset managers
• Banks and financial institutions
• Corporates and SMEs
• Procurement and supply-chain teams
• Consultants, platforms, and research providers
• Regulators and policy stakeholders

Under SEBI’s Subscriber Pays Model, ESG ratings and insights are paid for by users of the information (subscribers), not influenced by the rated entities alone. This ensures independence, credibility, and reduced conflict of interest. 

Niche99 offers:

• Basic Access – For SMEs and procurement teams
• Professional Access – For investors and analysts needing full ESG+C insights
• Enterprise / Custom Access – For corporates and platforms requiring APIs, bulk data, or customized assessments

Pricing typically includes:

• Due Diligence Fee (DDF)
• Foundational Rating Fee (FRF)
• Annual Subscription Renewal Fee (SRF)
• Out-of-Pocket Expenses (if applicable)
  This structure ensures transparency, scalability, and regulatory alignment.

Niche99 offers:

• SEBI-compliant, independent ESG ratings
• Strong India-first regulatory and market alignment
• A unique ESG+C™ commitment lens
• Scalable solutions for different ESG maturity levels
• Actionable insights that support risk management, compliance, and sustainable growth