According to a list by notable monthly economy magazine Capital devised with figures from 2009, Çelebi ranked 258th among Turkey's largest private companies. Setting up the Turkish business world's agenda since 1998, Capital has also been keeping the private sector's pulse with its “Turkey's 500 Largest Private Companies” list for 13 years. Getting recognition from the business world with significant international investments made during the global economic crisis, ÇGH has been strengthening its place on the list with more steps forward every year. ÇGH also ranked 8th in “500 Largest Private Companies' Distribution According to Sectors” list compiling companies operating within the transport sector. Capital magazine, keeping the Turkish business world up to speed with the world in changes on every area from management to industry, played an important role in bringing Turkish publications in economy and business to international standards. The magazine's “Turkey's 500 Largest Companies” list is particularly relevant in terms of demonstrating the state of affairs in the economy. Çelebi ranked 162nd among companies based in İstanbul, which constitute 55.6 percent of the 500 companies in the list.