Exhibit 16.1

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E. 

Washington, DC 20549

July 12, 2016

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by IHS Markit Ltd. (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K of IHS Markit Ltd. dated July 12, 2016. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

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