GRC
Best GRC Consulting Firms in India (2026): 6 Firms Compared
How we ranked these firms
We ranked firms on five factors, using what each firm publishes:
- Delivery: does the firm take you from gap assessment to the certificate or report?
- Pricing transparency: does it publish prices, and do they include the audit?
- Independence: is the auditor separate from the people who prepare you?
- Framework coverage: can it map one control set across the frameworks you need?
- Experience: what track record does it publish?
See our full ranking methodology at /ranking-methodology.
Comparison table
| Rank | Firm | Type | Base | GRC services | Frameworks | Notable | Indicative pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CyberWave GRC (publisher) | GRC and cybersecurity consulting | Bengaluru, India and Wyoming, USA | Gap assessments, common control frameworks, policies, risk management, internal audit, audit coordination, DPO as a service | ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO 42001, ISO 27701, DPDP, GDPR | One control set mapped across frameworks; team has worked on 200+ SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements | ISO 27001 ₹4–6 lakh, SOC 2 ₹7–10 lakh, ISO 42001 ₹5–7 lakh: fixed fees, end to end including the audit fee (exclude GST). Other frameworks: fixed fee after a free scoping call |
| 2 | TCSA (Tranquility Cybersecurity) | Auditor-led compliance consulting | Gurugram and Bengaluru | Consulting, VAPT, CERT-In audits through empanelled partners, vCISO and vDPO, training, operational resilience | 20+ including ISO 27001, SOC 2, SOC 1, ISO 42001, ISO 27701, ISO 22301, DPDP, PCI DSS | States 1,000+ audits coordinated since 2017; states it does not certify or attest | DPDP fees published on its website |
| 3 | Wattlecorp Cybersecurity Labs | Cybersecurity services | Bangalore and Kozhikode, with contacts in Dubai, Riyadh, the US, the UK and Singapore | ISO 27001 consulting and audits, GDPR and privacy, DPIAs, risk management | ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, DPDP | Staff hold CISA and ISO lead implementer and auditor credentials (per its website) | Custom quote |
| 4 | Shieldbyte Infosec | Cybersecurity audit and compliance | Offices in India, Dubai and the USA | Regulatory audits (RBI, SEBI, IRDA), ISO, SOC, VAPT, CISO and DPO services, TPRM tools | ISO 27001, 27701, 27017, 27018, 22301, 42001, SOC 1 and 2, DPDP, GDPR, HIPAA | States it is CERT-In empanelled | Custom quote |
| 5 | Lakshy Management Consultant | ISO consulting | Navi Mumbai head office, with offices in New Delhi, Vadodara and Chennai | ISO implementation, gap assessment, internal audit, training, Effivity compliance software | ISO 22301, ISO 31000 and other ISO standards | Serving organisations across India since 2003; states 8,100+ client engagements | Custom quote |
| 6 | Rödl & Partner (India) | Legal, tax, audit and advisory firm | Pune national headquarters, with offices in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Gurugram and Mumbai | Control frameworks, enterprise risk management, internal and management audits, fraud risk, ICFR and SOX support, compliance frameworks | Corporate governance and financial controls | Part of a global firm founded in 1977 | Custom quote |
The firms in detail
1. CyberWave GRC
- Operates in India and the USA through ICyberWave Consulting Services (OPC) Private Limited and ICyberWave Consulting Services LLC.
- Gap assessments, common control frameworks, policies, risk registers, internal audit and coordination with accredited certification bodies and licensed CPA firms. See our GRC services.
- Our team has worked on more than 200 SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements, and we map SOC 2 to all 93 ISO 27001 Annex A controls so shared controls are built once.
- Indicative pricing:
- ISO 27001 ₹4–6 lakh, SOC 2 ₹7–10 lakh, ISO 42001 ₹5–7 lakh: fixed fees, end to end including the audit fee (exclude GST). Other frameworks: fixed fee after a free scoping call
- Best for:
- SaaS, healthcare and tech companies that need several cyber and privacy frameworks at once
- Timeline:
- ISO 27001 in as little as 4 weeks where documentation is in place
2. TCSA (Tranquility Cybersecurity)
- Registered office in Gurugram, with a Bengaluru office; works across India, the US, the UK, Australia and the UAE.
- Services include consulting, VAPT, CERT-In audits delivered with CERT-In empanelled partners, vCISO and vDPO, training and operational resilience.
- States it has coordinated 1,000+ audits since 2017, and that certificates and reports come from independent bodies.
- Indicative pricing:
- DPDP fees published on its website
- Best for:
- companies that want a broad framework list and published DPDP pricing
3. Wattlecorp Cybersecurity Labs
- Lists phone contacts for Bangalore and Kozhikode in India, plus Dubai, Riyadh and the US; its footer lists the UK and Singapore.
- GRC services include ISO 27001 consulting and audits, GDPR and data privacy, DPIAs and information security risk management.
- States its team holds CISA and ISO lead implementer and auditor certifications.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- companies that want ISO 27001 and privacy work alongside security testing
4. Shieldbyte Infosec
- Corporate offices in India, Dubai and the USA.
- Covers regulatory cybersecurity audits for RBI, SEBI and IRDA, a wide range of ISO standards, SOC 1 and SOC 2, VAPT, and CISO and DPO services.
- States it is CERT-In empanelled.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- BFSI companies that need regulator-driven audits and testing from one firm
5. Lakshy Management Consultant
- Head office in Navi Mumbai, with offices in New Delhi, Vadodara and Chennai.
- ISO consulting and implementation since 2003, with its own Effivity compliance software included in engagements.
- States 8,100+ client engagements.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- organisations that want classic ISO management system consulting across many standards
6. Rödl & Partner (India)
- National headquarters in Pune, with offices in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Gurugram and Mumbai.
- GRC advisory covers control framework design, enterprise risk management, internal and management audits, fraud risk, ICFR and SOX support, and compliance frameworks.
- Indicative pricing:
- Custom quote
- Best for:
- companies, especially with German or European parents, that need corporate governance and financial controls rather than cyber certification
Why we rank CyberWave GRC #1
We publish fixed, all-inclusive fees, so the audit is in the price, not a surprise later. Our team has worked on more than 200 SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements. We build one control framework across SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, HIPAA, HITRUST and DPDP, so you do the work once. And we never certify our own work: certificates come from accredited bodies and SOC 2 reports from licensed, peer-reviewed CPA firms. We're not the right fit for everyone: if you need statutory internal audit, ICFR or financial controls work, a corporate advisory firm will suit you better.
Which firm is right for you?
| If you are... | Consider |
|---|---|
| Startup or SMB that wants a fixed, all-inclusive price | CyberWave GRC |
| Company that needs several frameworks at once | CyberWave GRC |
| Companies that want a broad framework list and published DPDP pricing | TCSA (Tranquility Cybersecurity) |
| Companies that want ISO 27001 and privacy work alongside security testing | Wattlecorp Cybersecurity Labs |
| BFSI companies that need regulator-driven audits and testing from one firm | Shieldbyte Infosec |
| Large enterprise or regulated institution wanting a Big Four or large advisory firm | Rödl & Partner (India) |
How to choose
- Do you need cyber and privacy compliance, or corporate governance and financial controls?
- Which frameworks do your customers and regulators actually ask for?
- Will the firm map controls once across all of them?
- Who issues the final certificate or report, and is it independent of the consultant?
- Does the firm have experience in your sector (BFSI, health, SaaS, manufacturing)?
- Is the fee fixed, and what exactly is included?
- Who will you work with week to week?
Frequently asked questions
In our ranking, CyberWave GRC is #1 for end-to-end delivery at a fixed fee that includes the audit. TCSA (Tranquility Cybersecurity) and Wattlecorp Cybersecurity Labs are also strong options depending on your size and sector. We publish this list ourselves, so please compare the firms directly.
It helps you set up governance, manage risk and meet compliance requirements, usually by assessing gaps, writing policies, building controls and preparing you for audits. See what is GRC.
No. ISO certificates are issued by accredited certification bodies, and SOC 2 reports by licensed CPA firms. A good GRC consultant coordinates them but stays independent.
It depends on scope, frameworks and company size. Some firms publish indicative fees; most quote after a scoping call.
Not always. A platform helps with evidence and monitoring, but the framework and controls matter more. See how to build a GRC program.
Yes, once customers start asking security questions. A light, well-mapped program early is cheaper than rebuilding later. See our GRC checklist for startups.