CRISIL Limited, an analytical company, together with its subsidiaries, provides ratings, data, research, and analytics and solutions in India, Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Ratings, Research, and Advisory. The Ratings services segment offers credit ratings for corporates, banks, bank loans, and small and medium enterprises; credit analysis services; grading services; and analytical services. The Research segment provides research and risk solutions, industry reports, customized research assignments, subscription to data services, independent equity research, initial public offering grading, and training services. The Advisory segment offers advisory services; and a range of risk management tools, analytics, and solutions to financial institutions, banks, and corporates. The company was formerly known as The Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited and changed its name to CRISIL Limited in December 2003. CRISIL Limited was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.