A Dispute Resolution Institution for the Digital Age
From the field to the boardroom, resolution is a click away.
What Does CORD Offer?
Fair by design, fast by process, and accessible regardless of who you are or where you are — dispute resolution built for the digital age.
Binding resolution
CORD Arbitration
Legally binding awards through expert arbitrators and court-enforceable institutional rules.
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Collaborative resolution
CORD Mediation
Resolve disputes amicably with professional mediators while preserving relationships.
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Party-driven resolution
CORD Negotiation
Structured, online negotiation — reach mutual agreements without a third-party decision-maker.
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CORD for specific sectors
CORD offers customised Rules and workflows for specific sectors. Select the sector you are interested in exploring:
Why Choose CORD?
Trusted expertise, regulatory backing, and proven results
01 — Institutional Framework
Arbitration & Mediation Rules built for the real world.
“Rules tested for both scale and complexity — from bulk NBFC matters to high-value commercial disputes.”
Vetted by international ADR experts
Recognised by
Regulators, institutions, and government bodies that have recognised and rewarded CORD
Awards & Recognitions
Milestones that define our journey
Institutional recognition, landmark legal outcomes, and industry honours that affirm CORD's place at the forefront of dispute resolution in India.
CORD Incubated at IIM Bangalore
CORD was selected for incubation at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore — a recognition of CORD's potential to transform dispute resolution at scale across India.
CORD Wins the JUST AI Award
CORD was recognised with the JUST AI Award for responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence in legal dispute resolution — a first-of-its-kind honour in India's ODR space.
Selected for SEBI's SmartODR Framework
CORD was onboarded to provide online conciliation and arbitration services for securities market disputes at NSE and NCDEX — a landmark regulatory recognition from India's capital markets regulator.
CORD Arbitral Award Upheld by the Courts
In a landmark development, an arbitral award issued through CORD's platform was upheld by the courts, affirming the enforceability and legal standing of online arbitration proceedings administered by CORD.
₹500 Cr+
Dispute value administered
Across arbitration, mediation & negotiation
~75 days
Average resolution time
From case filing to final award or settlement
25
Languages supported
Regional and international languages
0
Awards set aside
Every CORD award has withstood judicial scrutiny
Trusted by
Regulators and Organisations across banking, MSMEs, and large companies
Press & Media
CORD in Media
Coverage across law, policy, and technology
Founder speaks on ODR and the impact of technology on the future of dispute resolution
Interview with Vikas Mahendra, Co-Founder, CORD & TERES.
Also covered in
Lexology
From Litigation to Automation: The Legal Future of ODR in India
SCC Online
High ethical standards & transparency essential for credibility of ADR: Justice SR Krishna Kumar at India ADR Week 2024.
Techgraph
How is Online Dispute Resolution reshaping conflict resolution?
Bar & Bench
Deepika Kinhal joins Centre for Online Resolution of Disputes as CEO
22 Dec 2025
Case Study: NBFC Portfolio Recovery at Scale
How a high-volume NBFC reduced turnaround time and improved compliance using CORD’s rule-driven arbitration workflows.
Read →10 Dec 2025
Why ODR Matters for Digital Lending Portfolios
How online-first arbitration workflows help NBFCs reduce timelines, cost, and operational friction—while maintaining enforceability.
Read →22 Nov 2025
Update: CORD’s Work Under SEBI SMART ODR
A quick update on how CORD continues to operate in one of India’s most regulated dispute ecosystems—securities market disputes at scale.
Read →05 Nov 2025
CORD Newsletter — November 2025
Highlights from the month: product updates, new resources, and what we’re learning from real-world case operations.
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