A Market Research and Analysis Unit (MRAU) is functioning in the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) with the objectives of, inter alia, analyzing media reports and for market surveillance relating to companies. MRAU also shares these inputs with other investigating agencies. This Unit has been strengthened by setting up of a Forensic Laboratory and induction of appropriate technology and skilled technical manpower.

This was stated by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS  in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

Market surveillance enhanced through MRAU inputs and forensic lab strengthening to support company investigations and inter-agency sharing. The Market Research and Analysis Unit in the Serious Fraud Investigation Office conducts media analysis and market surveillance of companies, shares analytical inputs with other investigating agencies, and has been strengthened by establishment of a Forensic Laboratory plus deployment of technology and skilled technical personnel to enhance forensic and technical support for investigations.