FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: SERVICES & ENGAGEMENT
- What services does SAI GENiUS offer?
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SAI GENiUS offers 8 AI-powered strategic intelligence services for Indian startups, SMEs, corporate strategy teams, and investors: (1) Custom Market Research Reports, (2) Competitor Intelligence & Benchmarking, (3) GTM Strategy Consulting, (4) Startup Validation & Business Plans, (5) Subscription Intelligence Products, (6) Retainer-Based Strategic Intelligence, (7) Data Analytics & Visualization, and (8) White-Label Research for Agencies.
- What is the minimum engagement price for SAI GENiUS services?
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The minimum project engagement with SAI GENiUS starts at ₹20,000 for a Competitor Quick Scan and ₹25,000 for a Sector Intelligence Brief. Subscription products start at ₹3,000 per month. There is no minimum for a free 30-minute discovery call.
- How long does a SAI GENiUS research project take to deliver?
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Standard research projects are delivered in 5–15 days. Comprehensive multi-phase projects are delivered in 21–45 days. The specific timeline for every project is documented in the project proposal before engagement begins, and it is a commitment, not an estimate.
- What is the DEPTH Research Protocol™?
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The DEPTH Research Protocol is SAI GENiUS's proprietary 5-layer quality standard applied to every deliverable: Data (every claim sourced), Evidence (behavioural evidence for all major findings), Primary Research (original data where secondary sources are insufficient), Triangulation (every major finding verified across 3+ independent sources), and Human Strategy (senior strategist produces final recommendations). It ensures every SAI GENiUS deliverable is factually reliable, India-accurate, and immediately actionable.
- How does SAI GENiUS use AI in its research process?
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AI contributes approximately 60–70% of SAI GENiUS production workflow, specifically: secondary source synthesis, competitor monitoring, market sizing data assembly, and first-draft structuring. The remaining 30–40% of research design, strategic interpretation, DEPTH Protocol quality review, and all recommendations are entirely human-led. No AI-generated output is delivered to a client without human verification, challenge, and enrichment.
- What is included in every SAI GENiUS engagement regardless of service type?
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Every SAI GENiUS engagement includes: DEPTH Research Protocol quality standard application | One free revision round | Strategic walkthrough session at delivery | Full source documentation | GSTIN-compliant GST invoice | NDA available on request.
- Do you offer discounts?
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Yes. A 10% discount applies to: Gujarat-based SMEs (first project), DPIIT-recognized startups, NGOs and registered social enterprises, and referred clients. A 10% discount applies to subscription products with quarterly prepayment. Research Alliance (white-label) partners receive 25–30% discount on all project work.
- Can you work on projects outside your listed service categories?
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Yes. Custom proposals are available for any intelligence requirement not covered by the standard service portfolio. Book a discovery call, describe your requirement, and you will receive a custom proposal within 24–48 hours.
- What happens after a project is delivered?
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Every project concludes with a structured 60–90 minute delivery walkthrough, a conversation covering findings, implications, recommendations, and what to do next. You receive one free revision if any element of the deliverable does not address the agreed scope. After the project closes, you can engage SAI GENiUS for follow-on research, a subscription product, or a retainer relationship as your intelligence needs evolve.
- Do you serve clients outside Ahmedabad?
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Yes. SAI GENiUS is headquartered in Ahmedabad but operates a remote-first delivery model across all of India. Current clients span Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Chennai, Coimbatore, UAE, and UK. Every client receives the same quality and direct team access regardless of geography.