Step-by-step workflow
1
Frame your research question precisely
Spend 2 minutes writing a specific, detailed question.
Research [TOPIC] for [PURPOSE: pitch deck / market entry decision / blog post].
Provide:
1. Current state — key facts and data
2. Major players / competitors
3. Recent developments (last 6-12 months)
4. Key challenges and opportunities
5. What the next 12 months might look like
Focus on Indian market where relevant. Cite all sources.
2
Run Perplexity Deep Research
Go to perplexity.ai, toggle "Deep Research", paste question. Wait 2-3 minutes.
3
Ask targeted follow-up questions
Drill into your specific angle.
Based on this research, specifically for [your context / Indian market]: what are the most relevant findings? What should someone in [your role] do with this information?
4
Restructure with Claude
Paste Perplexity output into Claude.
Rewrite this as a professional briefing for [TARGET AUDIENCE]:
## Executive Summary (150 words)
## Key Findings (5 bullets with data)
## Opportunities
## Risks
## Recommended Actions (3 specific steps)
Keep all facts and citations. Remove redundancy.
Research:
[PASTE HERE]
5
Paste into Google Doc and share
Your cited report is ready.
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Add "Focus on India/Tier 2 cities/SMEs" for relevant local data
Why this matters for India
// india context
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