The Bank's Research and Analysis Group comprises experienced economists who offers a range of insights on aspects of international economics, trade and investments through qualitative and quantitative research techniques. The research work carried out in the Group covers a wide range of topics related to international economic developments, trade and investment, sectoral analysis, global and regional issues, state-level export strategy, and policy-related research, among others, which are published in the form of Occasional Papers, Working Papers, and Special Publications. These research studies seek to identify avenues for enhancing India's international engagements.
In addition to the research publications, the Group also brings out two newsletters: Eximius: Export Advantage, and Agri Export Advantage. Besides this, the Group provides regular inputs to the Central and State Governments on various policy related issues, debt sustainability aspects of loan recipient countries, macro-economic issues, and inputs for negotiations of Free Trade Agreements with partner countries.
The research papers published as working papers are a swift analysis based on data collated from various sources. The research papers under this series provide a brief overview on various issues and are aimed at further research. The results of the studies can interest exporters, policy makers, industrialists, export promotion agencies as well as researchers.

Defence Equipment Industry: Achieving Self-Reliance and Promoting Exports

India-Africa Healthcare Cooperation: For Way Forward

Focus Africa: Enhancing India’s Engagements with Southern African Development Community (SADC)

International Solar Alliance: Nurturing Possibilities

India's Services Sector- An Analysis

Exports From West Bengal: Potential & Strategy