Why Global Brands Are Prioritizing India for Expansion
India has rapidly become the world’s most attractive market for global brands. With over 1.4 billion people, a booming middle class, and explosive digital growth — India is not just a country, it’s a continent-sized opportunity.
Population (Biggest youth population in the world)
Internet Users (2nd largest globally)
Smartphone Users
Social Media Users (expected to cross 600M by 2027)
Time Spent on Social Media
Digital Payments India is the #1 digital payment adopter globally
“India is not an emerging market. It has already emerged.” — The Economist
72% of Indian consumers trust influencers more than ads
85% of shoppers say YouTube & Instagram influence buying
Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities are growing fastest — creators are key to unlocking these regions
Influencer-driven brands see 3x faster growth in India than ad-only brands
Example: A US fitness brand used 20 Indian micro-influencers and got 700K+ new app installs in 40 days with The Premium Collabs.
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The Indian market is crowded, but the opportunity is wide open for brands who move fast, localize deeply, and build trust through creators.
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