Operator Index 2025

The Operator Index is Senatio's quarterly research publication, designed to give business leaders a real-world view of capital flows, operational benchmarks, and transformation practices across emerging markets.

Where traditional research focuses on theory, the Operator Index captures what we see directly in the field - across MSMEs, tech scale-ups, manufacturing hubs, healthcare operators, and family-owned enterprises. Each edition distills patterns from hundreds of mandates, dossiers, and client interactions, translating them into actionable insights.

Why it matters now

Business cycles are compressing. Loan sanctions that once took months can now be executed in days. Workforce build-outs that used to take quarters are being completed in weeks. Digital adoption curves are shortening. Leaders need reliable indicators of what is possible, where friction remains, and which strategies deliver velocity.

What the Index covers

  • Capital Velocity: Average time to sanction across lenders, interest rate trends, and collateral requirements.
  • Talent Dynamics: Wage arbitrage benchmarks, attrition rates, and productivity comparisons between regions.
  • Operational Shifts: Efficiency gains from automation, supply chain modernization, and AI deployment.
  • Governance & Compliance: Adoption of formal payroll, reporting frameworks, and family governance structures.

Senatio's approach

Unlike generic surveys, our methodology is rooted in execution. The Operator Index reflects anonymized client data, banking interactions, and operational outcomes, triangulated with secondary research. Each data point is tested against ground realities.

Coming soon

The inaugural edition will be released within the next three months. Clients and partners will receive complimentary hard copies.

For leaders navigating uncertainty, the Operator Index is designed to be a compass: clear, field-tested, and practical.

Closing note: Coming soon - within the next three months.

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