--- title: "CMIE Prowess: API, pricing, coverage and alternatives (2026)" url: https://jurisgrid.com/providers/cmie-prowess/ reviewed: 2026-11-10 type: provider sector: company-data --- # CMIE Prowess: company and GST data provider with API access on request Reviewed: 10 Nov 2026 · JurisGrid score: 23 of 100 · Website: https://www.cmie.com ## Key facts - **What it is:** CMIE Prowess is a company and GST data provider with API access on request. Financial database for Indian companies sold mainly to institutions; library notes say Prowess Web supports Excel plugin and API calls. - **Data covered:** CMIE Prowess lists About 27,000 to 30,000+ companies (sources vary), as of Nov 2026. - **API:** CMIE Prowess: API on request. - **MCP:** CMIE Prowess: Not published. - **Pricing:** CMIE Prowess pricing: Not published, as of Nov 2026. - **Sign-up:** CMIE Prowess sign-up: Through sales. - **Best for:** Users who read or search the data through the provider's own website. - **Score:** CMIE Prowess has a JurisGrid score of 23 out of 100, reviewed Nov 2026. ## What does CMIE Prowess do? Financial database for Indian companies sold mainly to institutions; library notes say Prowess Web supports Excel plugin and API calls. Coverage as published: About 27,000 to 30,000+ companies (sources vary). An API is mentioned but no public documentation was found. ## What data does CMIE Prowess cover? | Coverage | Value | As of | Source | |---|---|---|---| | Coverage | About 27,000 to 30,000+ companies (sources vary) | Nov 2026 | https://iimidr.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/User-Guide-CMIE-Prowessdx.pdf | ## Does CMIE Prowess have an API or an MCP server? | Access | CMIE Prowess | |---|---| | REST API | API on request | | MCP server | Not published | | Authentication | Not published | | Docs | Not published | | Sign-up | Through sales | | Free tier | Not published | | Rate limits | Not published | ## How much does CMIE Prowess cost? | Pricing | CMIE Prowess | |---|---| | Pricing model | Not published | | Public price | Not published | | Free tier | Not published | | Minimum commitment | Not published | | Source | Not published | ## How does CMIE Prowess score? | Criterion | Weight | Level | Evidence | Source | Checked | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Data coverage and depth | 20 | 2 of 4 | Coverage as published: About 27,000 to 30,000+ companies (sources vary). | https://www.cmie.com | 2026-11-10 | | Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 0 of 4 | No update cadence is published on the pages reviewed, so this scores low by design. | https://www.cmie.com | 2026-11-10 | | API availability | 15 | 2 of 4 | An API is offered but its documentation sits behind a login or a sales conversation. | https://www.cmie.com | 2026-11-10 | | MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 0 of 4 | No MCP server or agent specification was found on the pages reviewed. | https://www.cmie.com | 2026-11-10 | | Pricing transparency | 12 | 0 of 4 | No prices are published on the pages reviewed. | https://www.cmie.com | 2026-11-10 | | Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 0 of 4 | No self-serve sign-up was found; access appears to be through sales. | https://www.cmie.com | 2026-11-10 | | Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 1 of 4 | Only a marketing page describes the API. | https://www.cmie.com | 2026-11-10 | | Track record and trust | 5 | 0 of 4 | No founding year, named customers or security posture were found on the pages reviewed. | https://www.cmie.com | 2026-11-10 | | Product depth beyond data | 5 | 3 of 4 | Company financial database used for analysis. | https://www.cmie.com | 2026-11-10 | Total: 23 of 100. ## Who is CMIE Prowess best for? - Users who read or search the data through the provider's own website **Not ideal for:** - Developers who need a documented public API - Buyers who need a published price list - Agent workflows that require a public MCP server > Editor's pick: Need company or GST records by API? IndiaCos has a REST API and an MCP server for companies, LLPs, GST registrations, directors, court cases, trademarks and defaulter lists. INR 0.40 per successful call, INR 50 free credit, no subscription. [See the API](https://indiacos.com/api?ref=jurisgrid) ## What are the alternatives to CMIE Prowess? - [IndiaCos](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/indiacos/index.md): Company, LLP, GST, director, court case, trademark and defaulter records joined in one API and MCP server at INR 0.40 per call. (score: 85 of 100) - [Masters India](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/masters-india/index.md): GST verification, e-invoice, e-way bill and GST compliance APIs, with GSTIN details, PAN-linked GSTIN lists and filing status behind issued credentials. (score: 26 of 100) - [Finanvo](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/finanvo/index.md): Financial and corporate data platform with MCA master data, charges, NCLT insolvency, GST status and bulk SFTP and REST APIs. (score: 26 of 100) - [Zauba Corp](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/zauba-corp/index.md): Free MCA company lookup portal selling company reports (charges, directors, financials) from MCA filings as PDF and Excel; no official API found. (score: 26 of 100) - [ScoreMe](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/scoreme/index.md): Indian data aggregation vendor for banks and NBFCs with bank statement, financial statement, GSTR, ITR, bureau and legal data analyzers, sold through demos. (score: 20 of 100) - [OCTA GST](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/octagst/index.md): GST compliance software with a PAN to GSTIN report priced at INR 3 per PAN, delivered from a ticket and an Excel file. (score: 20 of 100) ## Comparisons - [IndiaCos vs CMIE Prowess](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/indiacos-vs-cmie-prowess/index.md) ## Rankings - [Best company data APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/company-data-api-india/index.md): ranked 13 of 13 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does CMIE Prowess have an API? CMIE Prowess offers API access on request, with documentation and keys arranged through its team rather than a public sign-up. JurisGrid found no public API reference on the pages reviewed in Nov 2026. ### Does CMIE Prowess have an MCP server? No public MCP server was found for CMIE Prowess on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. An AI agent would need to use the website or arranged API access instead. ### How much does CMIE Prowess cost? CMIE Prowess does not publish a full price list on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. The pricing model is listed as: not published. Ask the provider for a quote. ### What is CMIE Prowess's JurisGrid score? CMIE Prowess scores 23 out of 100 on JurisGrid's nine criterion rubric, reviewed Nov 2026. Its strongest weighted criterion is data coverage and depth at level 2 of 4. Each level is backed by a public source shown on this page. ### What are the alternatives to CMIE Prowess? Alternatives to CMIE Prowess in company and gst data include IndiaCos, Masters India and Finanvo. Compare their coverage, API and MCP access and pricing on their JurisGrid profiles before you choose. ## Related - [Company and GST Data](https://jurisgrid.com/sectors/company-data/index.md) - [Methodology](https://jurisgrid.com/methodology/index.md) - [Request a correction](https://jurisgrid.com/submit/?provider=cmie-prowess)