Advertising and marketing services report
AI visibility and ranking report
- Industry
- Media & entertainment
- Sub-industry
- Advertising and marketing services
- Country
- India
- Published
- Q3-CY26
- Categories
- 5
- Questions
- 25
- Citations
- 375
- Domains
- 203
Disclaimer: This is original research data created using AI simulations, so treat it as an opinion piece rather than a statement of fact. AI models can make mistakes, and the figures here reflect what engines returned on the run date. Do your own research before you make any decision based on it.
Executive summary
AI answer engines now help Indian small business owners decide who should run their ads. We ran 25 questions across five categories with live web search, then recorded every brand named and every source cited. The run produced 375 citations from 203 unique domains.
One agency leads. upGrowth, a digital agency, scores 33.6 percent and is named on 11 of 25 questions, ahead of Semrush, an SEO software company, on 15.2 percent and Google on 12.0 percent. Ogilvy, the best known ad agency in India, appears only once.
The sharper finding sits in the sources. Agencies write the answers about agencies. Most best agency lists are published by agencies that rank their own rivals, and the leading directory is tied to a paid listing product. Big agency groups are cited zero times.
Top 10 brands by AI visibility score
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | upGrowth | Digital agency | 33.6% | |
| 2 | Semrush | SEO software | 15.2% | |
| 3 | Ad platform | 12.0% | ||
| 4 | The Media Ant | Ad booking platform | 10.4% | |
| 5 | PW Skills | Edtech company | 8.0% | |
| 6 | Noir and Blanco | Digital agency | 7.2% | |
| 7 | Meta | Ad platform | 7.2% | |
| 8 | GoNukkad | Local ad platform | 7.2% | |
| 9 | OneCity | Digital agency | 7.2% | |
| 10 | IRPR | Digital agency | 6.4% |
Visibility score method: each question ranks five entities. Rank one earns 1.00 point, rank two 0.80, down to 0.20 for rank five. Scores are totaled across 25 questions and divided by 25. Every entity named is ranked, whatever its type.
Type shows what kind of organization each entity is. AI engines name ad platforms, software firms, booking sites, law firms, regulators and city bodies alongside agencies. All of them are ranked here, because all of them take up space in the answer.
Top 25 cited domains
These 25 domains are the most cited across all 25 questions. The full run produced 375 citations from 203 unique domains, and the top 25 carry 40 percent of them. Agency blogs dominate, led by upgrowth.in with 23 citations, about one in every sixteen.
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | upgrowth.in | 23 | 6.1% | |
| 2 | smartads.in | 11 | 2.9% | |
| 3 | agencies.semrush.com | 9 | 2.4% | |
| 4 | irpr.agency | 9 | 2.4% | |
| 5 | pwskills.com | 9 | 2.4% | |
| 6 | onecity.co.in | 8 | 2.1% | |
| 7 | themediaant.com | 8 | 2.1% | |
| 8 | gonukkad.com | 7 | 1.9% | |
| 9 | noirandblanco.com | 7 | 1.9% | |
| 10 | qoruz.com | 6 | 1.6% | |
| 11 | goodfirms.co | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 12 | megadigital.ai | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 13 | ascionline.in | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 14 | designrush.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 15 | seodiscovery.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 16 | ssrana.in | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 17 | afaqs.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 18 | brandloom.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 19 | budindia.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 20 | busy.in | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 21 | capterra.in | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 22 | clicksgeek.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 23 | codingclave.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 24 | collabstr.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 25 | digichefs.com | 3 | 0.8% |
Categories and why we chose them
We chose five categories that cover what a small business owner goes through when buying marketing, from picking an agency to paying for ads, reaching local customers, working with creators and staying on the right side of the rules. Each one forces engines to name brands.
| # | Category name | Reason for selection |
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| 1 | Choosing an agency | Choosing an agency is the first and biggest decision for most owners, and it is where the engines are asked to name names outright. Questions about the best digital, SEO and social media agencies show which firms, lists and directories the engines trust to answer. |
| 2 | Costs and pricing | Price is the question owners ask before any other, and budgets are tight. Questions about agency retainers, Google and Meta ad costs, SEO fees and newspaper or radio rates show whose price guides the engines repeat, and whether those guides come from sellers. |
| 3 | Online ads and local reach | Many small businesses never hire an agency. They run ads themselves, list on Google Maps and message customers on WhatsApp or email. These questions test which platforms and tools the engines recommend for doing it alone, and who explains how. |
| 4 | Influencers and content | Creators now sell to small businesses directly, and video is cheaper to make than ever. Questions about influencer rates, influencer agencies, finding creators, YouTube ads and ad film makers show which platforms and agencies the engines put in front of an owner. |
| 5 | Rules, trust and results | An ad that breaks the rules can cost a business money and trust. Questions about influencer disclosure, penalties for misleading ads, agency scams, GST and shop hoardings test whether the engines send owners to regulators and lawyers or to sellers. |
Category 1 of 5
Choosing an agency
Five questions about picking a partner: the best digital marketing agency for small businesses, the top advertising agencies in India, the best SEO company, the best social media agency, and how to choose the right agency for a small business.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Semrush | SEO software | 60.0% | |
| 2 | upGrowth | Digital agency | 44.0% | |
| 3 | W3era | Digital agency | 24.0% | |
| 4 | Tofler | Company data site | 20.0% | |
| 5 | Clicksgeek | US digital agency | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | agencies.semrush.com | 8 | 10.7% | |
| 2 | goodfirms.co | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | upgrowth.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 4 | afaqs.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | designrush.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 6 | digitalseoland.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | irpr.agency | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | justwords.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | seodiscovery.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | tofler.in | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 1.1 | Which is the best digital marketing agency in India for small businesses? |
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| 1.2 | What are the top advertising agencies in India? |
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| 1.3 | Which is the best SEO company in India for a small business? |
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| 1.4 | Which is the best social media marketing agency in India? |
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| 1.5 | How do I choose the right marketing agency for my small business in India? |
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Question 1.1
Which is the best digital marketing agency in India for small businesses?
Semrush ranks first through its own agency directory, which sits beside a paid add on that sells agencies visibility and leads. upGrowth, ROI Minds, DigiChefs and SEO Discovery follow, each an agency cited through its own list of the best agencies in India.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Semrush
- Rank 2upGrowth
- Rank 3ROI Minds
- Rank 4DigiChefs
- Rank 5SEO Discovery
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | agencies.semrush.com | https://agencies.semrush.com/list/small-business/india/?page=2 | Click here |
| 2 | answers.themler.io | https://answers.themler.io/questions/265496/which-company-is-considered-the-best-digital-marketing-agency-in-india-for-startups-and-small-businesses | Click here |
| 3 | agencies.semrush.com | https://agencies.semrush.com/list/india/small-business/?page=2 | Click here |
| 4 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/digital-marketing-agencies-india-2026-ranked/ | Click here |
| 5 | roiminds.com | https://roiminds.com/top-digital-marketing-agencies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | digichefs.com | https://digichefs.com/top-25-digital-marketing-agencies-india-2025/ | Click here |
| 7 | seodiscovery.com | https://www.seodiscovery.com/blog/digital-marketing-agencies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 8 | digitalseoland.com | https://digitalseoland.com/blog/best-digital-marketing-agencies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | designrush.com | https://www.designrush.com/agency/digital-marketing/in?page=53 | Click here |
| 10 | agencies.semrush.com | https://agencies.semrush.com/list/small-business/india | Click here |
| 11 | community.greythr.com | https://community.greythr.com/t/which-is-the-best-digital-marketing-agency-in-india/23755 | Click here |
| 12 | mind42.com | https://mind42.com/public/9c97e28f-dcf4-45e7-a30b-a7d9aac62ce2 | Click here |
| 13 | appsquadz.com | https://www.appsquadz.com/blog/?p=11816 | Click here |
| 14 | goodfirms.co | https://www.goodfirms.co/company/acg-digital-marketing | Click here |
| 15 | magecomp.com | https://magecomp.com/blog/digital-marketing-company-india.md | Click here |
Question 1.2
What are the top advertising agencies in India?
Tofler, a company data site, ranks first, ahead of Ogilvy, BrandMentions, CB Insights and JWT. This is the only question where a large agency appears at all, and most of the sources are trade press stories about awards and audits several years old.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Tofler
- Rank 2Ogilvy
- Rank 3BrandMentions
- Rank 4CB Insights
- Rank 5JWT
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | brandmentions.com | https://brandmentions.com/wiki/Top_advertising_agencies_in_India | Click here |
| 2 | tofler.in | https://www.tofler.in/blog/?p=3908 | Click here |
| 3 | cbinsights.com | https://www.cbinsights.com/investor/ogilvyone-worldwide | Click here |
| 4 | housing.com | https://housing.com/news/top-advertising-companies-in-india | Click here |
| 5 | imarcgroup.com | https://www.imarcgroup.com/top-indian-advertising-players | Click here |
| 6 | irpr.agency | https://irpr.agency/top-advertising-agencies-in-india | Click here |
| 7 | afaqs.com | https://www.afaqs.com/news/story/52342_McCann-India-is-the-number-one-Indian-agency-Gunn-Report-2018 | Click here |
| 8 | campaignindia.in | https://campaignindia.in/article/audited-figures-show-jwt-indias-no-1-agency/408628 | Click here |
| 9 | afaqs.com | https://www.afaqs.com/news/advertising/12670_om-top-agency-lowe-is-second-as-per-ac-nielsen-agencytrack | Click here |
| 10 | tofler.in | https://www.tofler.in/blog/top-10/4618 | Click here |
| 11 | warc.com | https://www.warc.com/newsandopinion/news/ogilvy_among_top_indian_agencies/27847 | Click here |
| 12 | afaqs.com | https://www.afaqs.com/news/advertising/20554_om-mumbai-is-india-agency-of-the-year | Click here |
| 13 | outsourceaccelerator.com | https://www.outsourceaccelerator.com/guide/top-advertising-agencies-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | goodfirms.co | https://www.goodfirms.co/advertising-companies/creative/india | Click here |
| 15 | medianews4u.com | https://www.medianews4u.com/fcb-is-now-indias-only-agency-to-strike-gold-at-three-of-the-most-prestigious-global-award-shows-cannes-clio-lia/ | Click here |
Question 1.3
Which is the best SEO company in India for a small business?
Semrush ranks first again, through three of its small business SEO directory pages. The Impulse Digital, upGrowth, SEO Discovery and Digital SEO Land follow, all agencies that publish their own ranked lists of the best SEO companies in India.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Semrush
- Rank 2The Impulse Digital
- Rank 3upGrowth
- Rank 4SEO Discovery
- Rank 5Digital SEO Land
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | agencies.semrush.com | https://agencies.semrush.com/list/mobile-seo/india/small-business | Click here |
| 2 | seodiscovery.com | https://www.seodiscovery.com/blog/best-seo-experts-in-india-for-small-businesses/ | Click here |
| 3 | theimpulsedigital.com | https://www.theimpulsedigital.com/blog/top-seo-agencies-india-2026/ | Click here |
| 4 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/best-seo-agency-india-2026/ | Click here |
| 5 | clutch.co | https://clutch.co/in/seo-firms.md | Click here |
| 6 | cw.semrush.com | https://cw.semrush.com/agencies/list/seo/india/small-business | Click here |
| 7 | dev.to | https://dev.to/marian_jures_9bee9c91f7d8/7-best-seo-companies-in-india-2026-2dcp | Click here |
| 8 | digitalseoland.com | https://digitalseoland.com/blog/best-affordable-seo-services-for-small-business-in-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | agencies.semrush.com | https://agencies.semrush.com/list/local-seo/india/small-business | Click here |
| 10 | agencies.semrush.com | https://agencies.semrush.com/list/seo/india/small-business/?page=2 | Click here |
| 11 | infidigit.com | https://www.infidigit.com/blog/best-seo-agency-in-bangalore/ | Click here |
| 12 | wildnettechnologies.com | https://www.wildnettechnologies.com/top-and-best-companies/top-10-seo-companies-in-india | Click here |
| 13 | justwords.in | https://www.justwords.in/?p=65449 | Click here |
| 14 | bloggersideas.com | https://www.bloggersideas.com/?p=2156756 | Click here |
| 15 | irpr.agency | https://irpr.agency/affordable-seo-company-delhi | Click here |
Question 1.4
Which is the best social media marketing agency in India?
Two DesignRush directory pages lead the citations, but directories are not ranked, so Semrush takes first place. upGrowth and Noir and Blanco are cited through their own pricing pages, and Qoruz, an influencer platform, through its list of Delhi agencies.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Semrush
- Rank 2upGrowth
- Rank 3Noir and Blanco
- Rank 4W3era
- Rank 5Qoruz
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | designrush.com | https://www.designrush.com/agency/social-media-marketing/in | Click here |
| 2 | designrush.com | https://www.designrush.com/agency/social-media-marketing/in?page=2 | Click here |
| 3 | zyppy.com | https://zyppy.com/companies/c/social-media-marketing/india/ | Click here |
| 4 | agencies.semrush.com | https://agencies.semrush.com/list/smm/india/small-business | Click here |
| 5 | marketingmonk.so | https://www.marketingmonk.so/agency-directory/agencies/social-media-marketing-companies-india | Click here |
| 6 | goodfirms.co | https://www.goodfirms.co/directory/country/social-media-marketing/india | Click here |
| 7 | goodfirms.co | https://www.goodfirms.co/social-media-marketing/india | Click here |
| 8 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/social-media-management-pricing/ | Click here |
| 9 | noirandblanco.com | https://noirandblanco.com/social-media-marketing-packages-in-india/ | Click here |
| 10 | qoruz.com | https://qoruz.com/agencies/top-social-media-marketing-agencies-delhi | Click here |
| 11 | w3era.com | https://www.w3era.com/?p=9397 | Click here |
| 12 | ts.yourstory.com | https://ts.yourstory.com/mystory/top-15-social-media-marketing-and-digital-marketin-7f2o8ql3hn | Click here |
| 13 | upgrowth.in | https://www.upgrowth.in/social-media-marketing-pricing-cost-of-smm | Click here |
| 14 | agencies.semrush.com | https://agencies.semrush.com/list/smm/ahmedabad/small-business | Click here |
| 15 | krowdbase.com | https://www.krowdbase.com/top-social-media-advertising-companies-for-influencer-agencies-mumbai | Click here |
Question 1.5
How do I choose the right marketing agency for my small business in India?
Clicksgeek, a US agency, ranks first on how an Indian owner should choose an agency. W3era, Justwords, WRTeam and AJ Marketing follow. Every ranked source is a firm with services to sell, and two of the five are not Indian.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Clicksgeek
- Rank 2W3era
- Rank 3Justwords
- Rank 4WRTeam
- Rank 5AJ Marketing
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | wrteam.in | https://wrteam.in/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-digital-marketing-agency-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | india.entrepreneur.com | https://india.entrepreneur.com/growth-strategies/selecting-the-right-agency-for-small-businesses/295855 | Click here |
| 3 | hackmd.io | https://hackmd.io/@nicodigital/SktBsQv7F | Click here |
| 4 | justwords.in | https://www.justwords.in/?p=76322 | Click here |
| 5 | pepper.inc | https://www.pepper.inc/blog/top-5-questions-to-ask-digital-marketing-companies-for-success | Click here |
| 6 | ajmarketing.io | https://ajmarketing.io/post/choosing-the-best-india-marketing-agency-5-step-guide | Click here |
| 7 | clicksgeek.com | https://clicksgeek.com/?p=17426 | Click here |
| 8 | budindia.com | https://www.budindia.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-full-service-digital-agency-in-india-for-end-to-end-campaign-success.php | Click here |
| 9 | w3era.com | https://www.w3era.com/blog/digital-marketing/how-to-choose-digital-marketing-agency/ | Click here |
| 10 | kitoinfocom.mypixieset.com | https://kitoinfocom.mypixieset.com/blog/digital-marketing-agency-in-delhi/ | Click here |
| 11 | atilus.com | https://www.atilus.com/selecting-digital-marketing-agency/ | Click here |
| 12 | elearningindustry.com | https://elearningindustry.com/tips-to-choose-the-best-digital-marketing-agency-for-small-businesses | Click here |
| 13 | integratedwebworks.com | https://integratedwebworks.com/blog/2023/9/7/15-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-digital-marketing-agency-for-your-business | Click here |
| 14 | programminginsider.com | https://programminginsider.com/top-signs-of-a-great-digital-marketing-agency-in-india/ | Click here |
| 15 | bcwebwise.com | https://www.bcwebwise.com/blog/?p=11133 | Click here |
Category 2 of 5
Costs and pricing
Five questions about money: what a digital marketing agency charges each month, what Google Ads costs a small business, what Facebook and Instagram ads cost, what SEO costs each month, and what a newspaper or radio ad costs in India.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | upGrowth | Digital agency | 72.0% | |
| 2 | PW Skills | Edtech company | 40.0% | |
| 3 | Noir and Blanco | Digital agency | 24.0% | |
| 4 | Ad platform | 20.0% | ||
| 5 | Meta | Ad platform | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | upgrowth.in | 10 | 13.3% | |
| 2 | pwskills.com | 8 | 10.7% | |
| 3 | smartads.in | 8 | 10.7% | |
| 4 | noirandblanco.com | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 5 | onecity.co.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 6 | themediaant.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 7 | megadigital.ai | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 8 | brandloom.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | codingclave.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | ecorpit.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 2.1 | How much does a digital marketing agency charge per month in India? |
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| 2.2 | How much does Google Ads cost for a small business in India? |
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| 2.3 | How much does it cost to advertise on Facebook and Instagram in India? |
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| 2.4 | How much does SEO cost per month in India? |
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| 2.5 | How much does a newspaper or radio ad cost in India? |
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Question 2.1
How much does a digital marketing agency charge per month in India?
upGrowth ranks first and PW Skills, an edtech company that sells marketing courses, second with five citations. SEO Discovery, Noir and Blanco and Digital Dawn follow. Every price quoted for an agency retainer comes from an agency or a course seller.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1upGrowth
- Rank 2PW Skills
- Rank 3SEO Discovery
- Rank 4Noir and Blanco
- Rank 5Digital Dawn
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | upgrowth.in | https://www.upgrowth.in/digital-marketing-pricing-how-much-does-it-cost/ | Click here |
| 2 | pwskills.com | https://pwskills.com/blog/digital-marketing/digital-marketing-agency | Click here |
| 3 | pwskills.com | https://pwskills.com/blog/digital-marketing/digital-marketing-pricing | Click here |
| 4 | seodiscovery.com | https://www.seodiscovery.com/blog/?p=31783 | Click here |
| 5 | seodiscovery.com | https://www.seodiscovery.com/blog/cost-to-hire-a-digital-marketer/ | Click here |
| 6 | pwskills.com | https://pwskills.com/blog/digital-marketing-pricing/ | Click here |
| 7 | pwskills.com | https://pwskills.com/blog/digital-marketing-agency/ | Click here |
| 8 | noirandblanco.com | https://noirandblanco.com/digital-marketing-packages-cost/ | Click here |
| 9 | noirandblanco.com | https://noirandblanco.com/?p=11480 | Click here |
| 10 | pwskills.com | https://pwskills.com/blog/digital-marketing-packages | Click here |
| 11 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/performance-marketing-retainer-pricing-india-2026/ | Click here |
| 12 | digitaldawn.in | https://www.digitaldawn.in/freelance-digital-marketing-rates-india-2026/ | Click here |
| 13 | api.webguruz.in | https://api.webguruz.in/?p=50044 | Click here |
| 14 | ecorpit.com | https://ecorpit.com/digital-marketing-services-gurugram-pricing-cost-2026/ | Click here |
| 15 | wildnettechnologies.com | https://wildnettechnologies.com/blogs/how-much-does-it-cost-to-do-digital-marketing-in-india | Click here |
Question 2.2
How much does Google Ads cost for a small business in India?
Google ranks first because every answer is about its product, but Google's own pages are never cited. upGrowth holds the top two citations, followed by OneCity, Mega Digital and Brandloom, all firms that sell ad management or ad software.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Google
- Rank 2upGrowth
- Rank 3OneCity
- Rank 4Mega Digital
- Rank 5Brandloom
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/google-ads-pricing-india-2026/ | Click here |
| 2 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/?p=58737 | Click here |
| 3 | onecity.co.in | https://onecity.co.in/blog/google-ads-cost-in-bangalore/ | Click here |
| 4 | onecity.co.in | https://onecity.co.in/blog/?p=56277 | Click here |
| 5 | megadigital.ai | https://megadigital.ai/en/blog/google-ads-cost-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | brandloom.com | https://www.brandloom.com/?p=32929 | Click here |
| 7 | megadigital.ai | https://megadigital.ai/?p=92909 | Click here |
| 8 | onecity.co.in | https://onecity.co.in/blog/?p=55859 | Click here |
| 9 | mayankdigitallabs.in | https://www.mayankdigitallabs.in/blog/google-ads-budget-guide-india-2026 | Click here |
| 10 | codingclave.com | https://codingclave.com/guides/google-ads-management-india-2026-cost-strategy | Click here |
| 11 | sociolabs.in | https://sociolabs.in/ppc-pricing-budget-costs/ | Click here |
| 12 | sociolabs.in | https://sociolabs.in/?p=30574 | Click here |
| 13 | sites.google.com | https://sites.google.com/view/ads-pricing/google-ads-pricing-in-india | Click here |
| 14 | advertizingly.com | https://advertizingly.com/?p=54199 | Click here |
| 15 | ecorpit.com | https://ecorpit.com/ppc-advertising-gurugram-google-ads-roi-2026/ | Click here |
Question 2.3
How much does it cost to advertise on Facebook and Instagram in India?
Meta ranks first for the same reason Google does on the question before, and none of its own pages are cited either. Brandloom, PW Skills, Mega Digital and The Media Ant supply the cost figures, alongside Shiprocket, a logistics company.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Meta
- Rank 2upGrowth
- Rank 3PW Skills
- Rank 4Brandloom
- Rank 5The Media Ant
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | brandloom.com | https://www.brandloom.com/?p=32934 | Click here |
| 2 | pwskills.com | https://pwskills.com/blog/digital-marketing/facebook-ads-cost-digital-marketing | Click here |
| 3 | pwskills.com | https://pwskills.com/blog/facebook-ads-cost-digital-marketing | Click here |
| 4 | megadigital.ai | https://megadigital.ai/en/blog/facebook-ad-cost-in-india/ | Click here |
| 5 | themediaant.com | https://themediaant.com/blog/instagram-advertising-cost | Click here |
| 6 | shiprocket.in | https://www.shiprocket.in/blog/instagram-advertising-cost/amp/ | Click here |
| 7 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/facebook-advertising-pricing/ | Click here |
| 8 | shiprocket.in | https://shiprocket.in/blog/instagram-advertising-cost | Click here |
| 9 | youngurbanproject.com | https://www.youngurbanproject.com/instagram-ads-cost-in-india/ | Click here |
| 10 | insights.vaizle.com | https://insights.vaizle.com/facebook-ads-cost/ | Click here |
| 11 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/?p=53780 | Click here |
| 12 | noirandblanco.com | https://noirandblanco.com/facebook-meta-ads-packages-in-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | codingclave.com | https://codingclave.com/guides/meta-ads-management-india-2026-facebook-instagram | Click here |
| 14 | owlclaw.com | https://owlclaw.com/benchmarks/meta-ads-benchmarks-india | Click here |
| 15 | superads.ai | https://www.superads.ai/facebook-ads-costs/cpc-cost-per-click/corporate-services/india | Click here |
Question 2.4
How much does SEO cost per month in India?
upGrowth ranks first with four of the fifteen citations, more than any other site. Noir and Blanco, PW Skills, IRPR and Wild Creek Studio follow. Each quotes a monthly SEO price, and each sells SEO, so the range a reader sees is a seller's range.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1upGrowth
- Rank 2Noir and Blanco
- Rank 3PW Skills
- Rank 4IRPR
- Rank 5Wild Creek Studio
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | noirandblanco.com | https://noirandblanco.com/?p=11213 | Click here |
| 2 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/seo-services/ | Click here |
| 3 | pwskills.com | https://pwskills.com/blog/digital-marketing/seo-pricing-guide-digital-marketing | Click here |
| 4 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/?p=61187 | Click here |
| 5 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/seo-pricing-how-much-does-seo-cost/ | Click here |
| 6 | wildcreekstudio.com | https://www.wildcreekstudio.com/seo-cost-in-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | seo.irpr.agency | https://seo.irpr.agency/pricing/seo/ | Click here |
| 8 | geeksforgeeks.org | https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/?p=1194277 | Click here |
| 9 | aalpha.net | https://www.aalpha.net/articles/seo-cost-in-india/ | Click here |
| 10 | upgrowth.in | https://www.upgrowth.in/seo-pricing-how-much-does-seo-cost-in-2024/ | Click here |
| 11 | onecity.co.in | https://onecity.co.in/blog/seo-services-in-bangalore/ | Click here |
| 12 | irpr.agency | https://irpr.agency/blog/seo-services-cost-in-2026-what-to-expect-and-what-to-demand | Click here |
| 13 | seo.irpr.agency | https://seo.irpr.agency/pricing/small-business-seo/ | Click here |
| 14 | noirandblanco.com | https://noirandblanco.com/?p=16101 | Click here |
| 15 | prateeksha.com | https://prateeksha.com/blog/seo-cost-mumbai-pricing-guide | Click here |
Question 2.5
How much does a newspaper or radio ad cost in India?
SmartAds, an ad booking platform, takes eight of the fifteen citations and ranks first, with The Media Ant second. Radio City, Radio Mirchi and All India Radio follow through booking pages. No newspaper is cited through its own site.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1SmartAds
- Rank 2The Media Ant
- Rank 3Radio City
- Rank 4Radio Mirchi
- Rank 5All India Radio
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | smartads.in | https://smartads.in/blogs/newspaper-advertising-rates-in-india-data-trends-booking-guide | Click here |
| 2 | smartads.in | https://smartads.in/services/newspaper/english-newspaper-advertising | Click here |
| 3 | themediaant.com | https://www.themediaant.com/radio/radio-city-mumbai-advertising | Click here |
| 4 | smartads.in | https://smartads.in/services/radio/radio-one-advertising | Click here |
| 5 | smartads.in | https://smartads.in/services/newspaper/daily-newspaper-advertising | Click here |
| 6 | smartads.in | https://smartads.in/services/newspaper/mid-day-newspaper-advertising | Click here |
| 7 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/media-radio-news/increase-in-ad-rateswhat's-in-store-for-radio-51298.html | Click here |
| 8 | themediaant.com | https://www.themediaant.com/radio/radio-mirchi-indore | Click here |
| 9 | smartads.in | https://smartads.in/services/radio/all-india-radio-advertising | Click here |
| 10 | warc.com | https://www.warc.com/content/feed/indias-print-media-sees-ads-rebound-but-costs-are-up/en-GB/6687 | Click here |
| 11 | deccanherald.com | https://deccanherald.com/india/govt-increases-advertisement-rates-for-fm-radio-stations-after-8-years-2719039 | Click here |
| 12 | socialsamosa.com | https://www.socialsamosa.com/industry-updates/centre-approves-rise-print-ad-rates-10783205 | Click here |
| 13 | themediaant.com | https://www.themediaant.com/blog/?p=1136 | Click here |
| 14 | smartads.in | https://smartads.in/services/newspaper/monthly-newspaper-advertising | Click here |
| 15 | smartads.in | https://smartads.in/services/radio/community-radio-advertising | Click here |
Category 3 of 5
Online ads and local reach
Five questions about reaching customers without a big budget: Google Ads against Facebook ads, the best way to advertise a local business, getting listed on Google Maps, the best WhatsApp marketing platform, and the best email marketing software.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Ad platform | 40.0% | ||
| 2 | GoNukkad | Local ad platform | 36.0% | |
| 3 | OneCity | Digital agency | 24.0% | |
| 4 | WANotifier | WhatsApp platform | 20.0% | |
| 5 | CampaignHQ | Email software | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | gonukkad.com | 7 | 9.3% | |
| 2 | onecity.co.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | capterra.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 4 | itforsme.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | blog.campaignhq.co | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | clicksgeek.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | m.aisensy.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | themediaant.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | upgrowth.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | wanotifier.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
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| 3.1 | Which is better for a small business in India, Google Ads or Facebook ads? |
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| 3.3 | How do I get my business listed on Google Maps in India? |
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| 3.5 | Which is the best email marketing software for small businesses in India? |
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Question 3.1
Which is better for a small business in India, Google Ads or Facebook ads?
Google ranks first and Meta second, as the two products being compared. OneCity, a digital agency, holds the top two citations and ranks third. Clicksgeek and upGrowth follow, so the advice on where to spend comes from agencies that sell both.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Google
- Rank 2Meta
- Rank 3OneCity
- Rank 4Clicksgeek
- Rank 5upGrowth
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | onecity.co.in | https://onecity.co.in/blog/google-ads-vs-facebook-ads-comparison/ | Click here |
| 2 | onecity.co.in | https://onecity.co.in/blog/google-ads-vs-facebook-ads/ | Click here |
| 3 | fundsforcompanies.fundsforngos.org | https://fundsforcompanies.fundsforngos.org/how-to-get-funds-for-my-small-business/facebook-ads-vs-google-ads-which-is-better-for-small-businesses/ | Click here |
| 4 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/facebook-vs-google-ads-pricing-2026/ | Click here |
| 5 | mayankdigitallabs.in | https://www.mayankdigitallabs.in/blog/facebook-vs-google-ads-india-roi-2026 | Click here |
| 6 | clicksgeek.com | https://clicksgeek.com/google-ads-vs-facebook-ads-for-small-business/ | Click here |
| 7 | theblogchatter.com | https://www.theblogchatter.com/blogrolls/google-ads-vs-facebook-ads-which-is-better-for-small-businesses | Click here |
| 8 | clicksgeek.com | https://clicksgeek.com/facebook-ads-vs-google-ads-for-leads/ | Click here |
| 9 | onecity.co.in | https://onecity.co.in/blog/?p=55832 | Click here |
| 10 | digichefs.com | https://digichefs.com/google-ads-vs-meta-ads-roi-india/ | Click here |
| 11 | hitechalltech.lovable.app | https://hitechalltech.lovable.app/blog/google-ads-vs-meta-ads-for-indian-smes | Click here |
| 12 | owlclaw.com | https://owlclaw.com/compare/google-ads-vs-meta-ads-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | graas.ai | https://www.graas.ai/blog/meta-vs-google-ads-indian-festive-budget-allocation | Click here |
| 14 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/?p=45485 | Click here |
| 15 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/how-meta-reels-in-the-revenue-in-ad-money-race-with-google-138513.html | Click here |
Question 3.2
What is the best way to advertise a local business in India?
GoNukkad, a local ad platform, ranks first with five citations, ahead of The Media Ant. Shiprocket, RegisterKaro and Startinup UP, the Uttar Pradesh government startup portal, follow. A logistics company and a compliance firm both answer a question about advertising.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1GoNukkad
- Rank 2The Media Ant
- Rank 3Shiprocket
- Rank 4RegisterKaro
- Rank 5Startinup UP
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | gonukkad.com | https://www.gonukkad.com/blog/best-local-business-promotion-companies-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | themediaant.com | https://www.themediaant.com/blog/10-types-of-advertising/ | Click here |
| 3 | registerkaro.in | https://www.registerkaro.in/guides/how-to-start-advertising-your-business-in-india | Click here |
| 4 | themediaant.com | https://www.themediaant.com/blog/how-to-use-hyperlocal-advertising-to-promote-your-business | Click here |
| 5 | gonukkad.com | https://www.gonukkad.com/blog/low-cost-marketing-strategies | Click here |
| 6 | gonukkad.com | https://www.gonukkad.com/blog/promote-business-locally-on-budget | Click here |
| 7 | startinup.up.gov.in | https://www.startinup.up.gov.in/crm/Welcome/startup_user_details/6534363264633962316264353666316635323164343263663466323464626532633964656264383734626138636437353863386362396630636661343037623166336638313062643661396635353065643862643363613664363536386666313532653336323836306264653831363732623164333937653531353163626466584f6d5861566c465847514d49676a67684d4d3262366754454755534741456c614b534b596b64454e47553d | Click here |
| 8 | shiprocket.in | https://www.shiprocket.in/blog/hyperlocal-marketing-delhi-businesses/ | Click here |
| 9 | okcredit.in | https://okcredit.in/blog/tips-for-effective-advertising-and-promotion-of-small-business | Click here |
| 10 | gonukkad.com | https://www.gonukkad.com/blog/promote-your-shop-locally | Click here |
| 11 | godaddy.com | https://www.godaddy.com/resources/in/skills/how-can-business-owners-support-the-vocal-for-local-campaign | Click here |
| 12 | gonukkad.com | https://www.gonukkad.com/blog/festival-marketing-ideas-local-businesses | Click here |
| 13 | digit.in | https://www.digit.in/news/general/online-advertising-v-s-offline-advertising-1951.html/amp/ | Click here |
| 14 | smartads.in | https://smartads.in/services/newspaper/lok-swami-newspaper-advertising | Click here |
| 15 | kofluence.com | https://www.kofluence.com/?p=68497 | Click here |
Question 3.3
How do I get my business listed on Google Maps in India?
Google ranks first, but its own pages appear only at fifth, through a blog post from 2011, and at fourteenth, through a support forum thread. GoNukkad, OneCity, MSME Onex and IRPR write the step by step guides that rank above them.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Google
- Rank 2GoNukkad
- Rank 3OneCity
- Rank 4MSME Onex
- Rank 5IRPR
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | onecity.co.in | https://onecity.co.in/blog/create-a-google-my-business-account/ | Click here |
| 2 | msmeonex.substack.com | https://msmeonex.substack.com/p/how-to-list-your-business-on-google-128 | Click here |
| 3 | gonukkad.com | https://www.gonukkad.com/blog/how-to-add-business-to-google-maps | Click here |
| 4 | gonukkad.com | https://www.gonukkad.com/blog/how-to-rank-local-business-google-maps | Click here |
| 5 | india.googleblog.com | https://india.googleblog.com/2011/01/tips-for-creating-free-business-listing.html | Click here |
| 6 | eesel.ai | https://eesel.ai/blog/increase-local-business-visibility-on-google-maps-fast | Click here |
| 7 | wildnettechnologies.com | https://www.wildnettechnologies.com/blogs/how-to-add-my-shop-in-google-map | Click here |
| 8 | geeksforgeeks.org | https://geeksforgeeks.org/how-to-add-my-business-to-google-maps | Click here |
| 9 | innovativeais.com | https://innovativeais.com/blog/how-to-get-your-small-business-on-google-maps-delhi-ncr-complete-guide-2026 | Click here |
| 10 | irpr.agency | https://irpr.agency/blog/why-google-business-profile-is-essential | Click here |
| 11 | kinaracapital.com | https://kinaracapital.com/?p=2427 | Click here |
| 12 | india.entrepreneur.com | https://india.entrepreneur.com/technology/google-maps-marketing-as-an-effective-tool-to-target-your/297775 | Click here |
| 13 | seo.irpr.agency | https://seo.irpr.agency/guides/google-business-profile-guide/ | Click here |
| 14 | support.google.com | https://support.google.com/business/thread/140540416/phone-number-under-review-for-many-days?hl=en | Click here |
| 15 | smallbusiness.chron.com | https://smallbusiness.chron.com/register-business-google-maps-3051.html | Click here |
Question 3.4
Which is the best WhatsApp marketing platform in India?
WANotifier ranks first, followed by NeoDove, AiSensy, Message Central and Chakra. Each of the five sells WhatsApp marketing tools and is cited through its own pages, most of them lists of the best tools. No neutral comparison of WhatsApp platforms appears in the answer.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1WANotifier
- Rank 2NeoDove
- Rank 3AiSensy
- Rank 4Message Central
- Rank 5Chakra
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | wanotifier.com | https://wanotifier.com/best-whatsapp-marketing-software-providers-in-india/ | Click here |
| 2 | neodove.com | https://neodove.com/top-8-whatsapp-marketing-software-tools-in-india/ | Click here |
| 3 | m.aisensy.com | https://m.aisensy.com/blog/best-whatsapp-marketing-softwares/ | Click here |
| 4 | blog.shipway.com | https://blog.shipway.com/top-whatsapp-marketing-apps/ | Click here |
| 5 | messagecentral.com | https://www.messagecentral.com/en-in/blog/whatsapp-marketing-in-india | Click here |
| 6 | chakrahq.com | https://chakrahq.com/article/top-whatsapp-business-api-india-5-chakra-chat-comparison/ | Click here |
| 7 | wanotifier.com | https://wanotifier.com/best-whatsapp-bulk-sender-tools-official/ | Click here |
| 8 | doubletick.io | https://doubletick.io/blog/top-whatsapp-marketing-tools/ | Click here |
| 9 | theconvertway.com | https://www.theconvertway.com/blog/whatsapp-marketing-guide-india | Click here |
| 10 | fast2sms.com | https://www.fast2sms.com/help/?p=16633 | Click here |
| 11 | codingclave.com | https://codingclave.com/guides/whatsapp-api-pricing-india-2026-comparison | Click here |
| 12 | go4whatsup.com | https://www.go4whatsup.com/india/whatsapp-business-api-guide-2026/ | Click here |
| 13 | itforsme.in | https://itforsme.in/compare/whatsapp-business-vs-whatsapp-api-india | Click here |
| 14 | retentionly.io | https://retentionly.io/post/whatsapp-business-api-pricing-india | Click here |
| 15 | m.aisensy.com | https://m.aisensy.com/blog/best-bulk-whatsapp-senders | Click here |
Question 3.5
Which is the best email marketing software for small businesses in India?
CampaignHQ, an email software company, ranks first through two of its own blog posts. IT for SMEs, an unidentified site, WsCube Tech, Zoho and ProfitBooks follow. Software directories such as Capterra and SourceForge are cited but not ranked.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1CampaignHQ
- Rank 2IT for SMEs
- Rank 3WsCube Tech
- Rank 4Zoho
- Rank 5ProfitBooks
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | blog.campaignhq.co | https://blog.campaignhq.co/?p=3427 | Click here |
| 2 | capterra.in | https://www.capterra.in/directory/30013/email-marketing/software | Click here |
| 3 | sourceforge.net | https://sourceforge.net/software/email-marketing/india/ | Click here |
| 4 | itforsme.in | https://itforsme.in/best/email-marketing-tools-india | Click here |
| 5 | wscubetech.com | https://www.wscubetech.com/blog/top-free-email-marketing-tools-platforms/ | Click here |
| 6 | impriindia.com | https://www.impriindia.com/insights/email-marketing-applications-for-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | blog.campaignhq.co | https://blog.campaignhq.co/?p=2490 | Click here |
| 8 | wscubetech.com | https://www.wscubetech.com/blog/email-marketing-tools/ | Click here |
| 9 | capterra.in | https://www.capterra.in/software/136603/mailerlite | Click here |
| 10 | itforsme.in | https://itforsme.in/pricing/zoho-campaigns-india | Click here |
| 11 | profitbooks.net | https://profitbooks.net/free-email-marketing-tools-small-business/ | Click here |
| 12 | bluehost.com | https://www.bluehost.com/blog/?p=143145 | Click here |
| 13 | cbinsights.com | https://www.cbinsights.com/investor/sendinblue | Click here |
| 14 | capterra.in | https://www.capterra.in/directory/30013/email-marketing/software?page=3 | Click here |
| 15 | moderninbound.com | https://moderninbound.com/blog/smartlead-pricing-in-inr | Click here |
Category 4 of 5
Influencers and content
Five questions about creators and video: what Instagram influencers charge, the best influencer marketing agency, how to find influencers for a small business, whether YouTube ads are worth it, and the best video production company for ads.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | upGrowth | Digital agency | 28.0% | |
| 2 | Qoruz | Influencer platform | 20.0% | |
| 3 | Influencer.in | Influencer agency | 20.0% | |
| 4 | YouTube | Ad platform | 20.0% | |
| 5 | IRPR | Digital agency | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | irpr.agency | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 2 | qoruz.com | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 3 | upgrowth.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 4 | collabstr.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | adsfloworldwide.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | bosswallah.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | budindia.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | dazzlerr.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | drim.one | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | elev8or.io | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
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| 4.1 | How much do Instagram influencers charge in India? |
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Question 4.1
How much do Instagram influencers charge in India?
upGrowth ranks first, ahead of Elev8or, Dazzlerr, Drim and Boss Wallah. Influencer platforms and agencies supply every rate card here, so the prices an owner sees are set by firms that take a cut of the deal or sell the campaign.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1upGrowth
- Rank 2Elev8or
- Rank 3Dazzlerr
- Rank 4Drim
- Rank 5Boss Wallah
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/influencer-marketing-pricing-india/ | Click here |
| 2 | dazzlerr.com | https://www.dazzlerr.com/influencer-rates-india-2026/ | Click here |
| 3 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/influencer-marketing-pricing-india-2026/ | Click here |
| 4 | grynow.in | https://www.grynow.in/blog/influencer-marketing-cost-in-india.html | Click here |
| 5 | shilpaahuja.com | https://shilpaahuja.com/zh/indian-instagram-influencers-income/ | Click here |
| 6 | drim.one | https://drim.one/blog/article/instagram-income-in-india | Click here |
| 7 | bosswallah.com | https://bosswallah.com/blog/creator-hub/instagram-sponsorship-rates-india-followers-look-big-but-rates-tell-the-real-story/ | Click here |
| 8 | tring.co.in | https://www.tring.co.in/influencer-marketing/influencer-price-list-in-india | Click here |
| 9 | elev8or.io | https://www.elev8or.io/find/instagram-fashion-influencers-in-india | Click here |
| 10 | kofluence.com | https://www.kofluence.com/?p=68787 | Click here |
| 11 | qoruz.com | https://qoruz.com/blog/influencer-marketing-technology-for-small-businesses-budget-friendly-tools/ | Click here |
| 12 | elev8or.io | https://www.elev8or.io/tools/instagram-influencer-pricing-calculator | Click here |
| 13 | bosswallah.com | https://bosswallah.com/blog/creator-hub/instagram-1-million-followers-income-india-rupees/ | Click here |
| 14 | agencyreporter.com | https://agencyreporter.com/celebrity-vs-nano-influencer-marketing-math-2026/ | Click here |
| 15 | izea.com | https://izea.com/resources/instagram-influencer-pricing/ | Click here |
Question 4.2
Which is the best influencer marketing agency in India?
Qoruz, an influencer platform, ranks first through its own lists of the top influencer agencies. Semrush and HypeAuditor follow through their directories. The top three citations are a site on Odoo, a Substack post and a tech blog, none of them an agency.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Qoruz
- Rank 2Semrush
- Rank 3HypeAuditor
- Rank 4Whizco
- Rank 5Ainfluencer
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | influencermarketing.odoo.com | https://influencermarketing.odoo.com/blog/our-blog-1/best-influencer-marketing-agency-in-india-16 | Click here |
| 2 | filmycurry.substack.com | https://filmycurry.substack.com/p/best-influencer-marketing-agency | Click here |
| 3 | programminginsider.com | https://programminginsider.com/top-influencer-marketing-companies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 4 | qoruz.com | https://qoruz.com/agencies/top-influencer-marketing-agencies-india | Click here |
| 5 | agencies.hypeauditor.com | https://agencies.hypeauditor.com/list/india/mumbai/ | Click here |
| 6 | theweek.in | https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2022/11/23/best-influencer-marketing-agency.html | Click here |
| 7 | latestly.com | https://www.latestly.com/agency-news/business-news-top-influencer-marketing-agency-in-india-2026-whizco-7264667.html/amp | Click here |
| 8 | ainfluencer.com | https://ainfluencer.com/influencer-marketing-agencies-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | kofluence.com | https://www.kofluence.com/?p=64146 | Click here |
| 10 | agencies.semrush.com | https://agencies.semrush.com/list/influencer-marketing/india/?page=1 | Click here |
| 11 | influencermarketinghub.com | https://influencermarketinghub.com/influencer-marketing-agencies-mumbai/ | Click here |
| 12 | qoruz.com | https://qoruz.com/agencies/top-influencer-marketing-agencies-delhi | Click here |
| 13 | brandloom.com | https://www.brandloom.com/influencer-marketing | Click here |
| 14 | goodfirms.co | https://www.goodfirms.co/company/grynow-media | Click here |
| 15 | qoruz.com | https://www.qoruz.com/agencies/profile/the-good-creator-co | Click here |
Question 4.3
How do I find influencers to promote my small business in India?
Influencer.in, an influencer agency, ranks first, with Fiverr, a freelance platform, second. The Rodin Hoods, Collabstr and Social Veins follow. The engines point an owner to creator search tools and marketplaces rather than to a guide on vetting a creator.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Influencer.in
- Rank 2Fiverr
- Rank 3The Rodin Hoods
- Rank 4Collabstr
- Rank 5Social Veins
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | influencer.in | https://www.influencer.in/?p=3660 | Click here |
| 2 | fiverr.com | https://fiverr.com/wizzaer/do-influencer-marketing-in-india | Click here |
| 3 | therodinhoods.com | https://www.therodinhoods.com/post/how-to-use-influencer-marketing-in-india/ | Click here |
| 4 | qoruz.com | https://qoruz.com/blog/influencer-marketing-technology-for-small-businesses-budget-friendly-tools/ | Click here |
| 5 | modash.io | https://modash.io/find-influencers/india | Click here |
| 6 | collabstr.com | https://collabstr.com/influencer-marketing/new-delhi-dl-india | Click here |
| 7 | heepsy.com | https://heepsy.com/top-instagram/lifestyle/india | Click here |
| 8 | collabstr.com | https://collabstr.com/influencer-marketing/delhi-dl-india | Click here |
| 9 | srvmediaagency.digitalpress.blog | https://srvmediaagency.digitalpress.blog/how-to-find-the-right-influencers-for-influencer-marketing/ | Click here |
| 10 | contentstudio.io | https://contentstudio.io/blog/how-to-find-influencers | Click here |
| 11 | socialveins.com | https://socialveins.com/find-influencers/all-lifestyle-influencers-in-bangalore-on-instagram | Click here |
| 12 | collabstr.com | https://collabstr.com/influencer-marketing/mumbai-mh-india | Click here |
| 13 | socialveins.com | https://socialveins.com/find-influencers/filter/location/delhi | Click here |
| 14 | dazzlerr.com | https://www.dazzlerr.com/how-to-hire-influencers-india-guide/ | Click here |
| 15 | drim.one | https://drim.one/influencers | Click here |
Question 4.4
Is YouTube advertising worth it for a small business in India?
YouTube ranks first as the product in question, but its own pages are cited only once, through a Google playbook. The Media Ant, Mega Digital, upGrowth and SmartAds follow, and each of them sells YouTube ads or the tools to run them.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1YouTube
- Rank 2The Media Ant
- Rank 3Mega Digital
- Rank 4upGrowth
- Rank 5SmartAds
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | upgrowth.in | https://www.upgrowth.in/?p=27942 | Click here |
| 2 | smartads.in | https://smartads.in/services/digital/youtube-advertising-in-india | Click here |
| 3 | themediaant.com | https://www.themediaant.com/blog/how-much-do-youtube-ads-cost/ | Click here |
| 4 | megadigital.ai | https://megadigital.ai/en/blog/youtube-ads-cost-in-india/ | Click here |
| 5 | indiamart.com | https://www.indiamart.com/releaseadnow-newspaper-advertisement/digital-marketing-services.html | Click here |
| 6 | webguruz.in | https://webguruz.in/services\youtube-ads | Click here |
| 7 | budindia.com | https://www.budindia.com/blog/unleashing-success-top-youtube-marketing-strategies-for-indian-brands.php | Click here |
| 8 | smartads.in | https://smartads.in/services/digital/youtube~video-digital-advertising | Click here |
| 9 | services.google.com | https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/tooyt-playbook.pdf | Click here |
| 10 | noirandblanco.com | https://noirandblanco.com/youtube-promotion-cost-in-india/ | Click here |
| 11 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/?p=48753 | Click here |
| 12 | budindia.com | https://www.budindia.com/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-running-successful-youtube-ads.php | Click here |
| 13 | reach.irpr.agency | https://reach.irpr.agency/compare/instagram-reels-vs-youtube-video-advertising/ | Click here |
| 14 | themediaant.com | https://www.themediaant.com/digital/youtube-website-advertising | Click here |
| 15 | megadigital.ai | https://megadigital.ai/en/blog/youtube-ads-vs-facebook-ads/ | Click here |
Question 4.5
Which is the best video production company for ads in India?
IRPR, a digital agency, ranks first with five citations, a third of the answer, several of them city pages that look built for search rather than readers. Adsflo Worldwide, Third Eye Blind, MonkeyAds and Film Farm India follow.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1IRPR
- Rank 2Adsflo Worldwide
- Rank 3Third Eye Blind
- Rank 4MonkeyAds
- Rank 5Film Farm India
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | irpr.agency | https://irpr.agency/blog/advertising-video-production-company-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | irpr.agency | https://irpr.agency/blog/ad-film-production-company-in-india | Click here |
| 3 | designrush.com | https://www.designrush.com/agency/video-production/in?page=9 | Click here |
| 4 | irpr.agency | https://irpr.agency/best-ad-film-company-mumbai-city | Click here |
| 5 | adsfloworldwide.com | https://www.adsfloworldwide.com/about-us | Click here |
| 6 | thirdeyeblindproductions21.mypixieset.com | https://thirdeyeblindproductions21.mypixieset.com/blog/top-ad-film-production-houses-in-mumbai-creating-impactful-commercials/ | Click here |
| 7 | monkeyads.in | https://monkeyads.in/?p=232302 | Click here |
| 8 | irpr.agency | https://irpr.agency/blog/video-production-services-for-small-businesses | Click here |
| 9 | bouncewatch.com | https://bouncewatch.com/company/autoedit-productions | Click here |
| 10 | productionparadise.com | https://www.productionparadise.com/spotlight/film-and-commercial-production-issue-2-209/film-farm-india-8990.html | Click here |
| 11 | adsfloworldwide.com | https://adsfloworldwide.com/?p=994311 | Click here |
| 12 | clutch.co | https://clutch.co/in/agencies/video-production/mumbai.md | Click here |
| 13 | irpr.agency | https://irpr.agency/affordable-video-production-company | Click here |
| 14 | acfm.edu.in | https://www.acfm.edu.in/blogs/film-production-company-in-india-2026 | Click here |
| 15 | candidshutters.media | https://www.candidshutters.media/?p=13380 | Click here |
Category 5 of 5
Rules, trust and results
Five questions about staying safe: the ASCI rules for influencer ads, the penalty for misleading ads, how to tell a genuine agency from a scam, the GST rate on advertising, and whether a shop needs permission for a hoarding or banner.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S.S. Rana | Law firm | 24.0% | |
| 2 | ASCI | Self regulator | 20.0% | |
| 3 | CCPA | Regulator | 20.0% | |
| 4 | upGrowth | Digital agency | 20.0% | |
| 5 | BUSY | Accounting software | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | ascionline.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 2 | ssrana.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | busy.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 4 | upgrowth.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | blog.ipleaders.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | khaitanco.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | orfonline.org | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | taxaj.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | udma.wb.gov.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | blog.galalaw.com | 1 | 1.3% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 5.1 | What are the ASCI rules for influencer advertising in India? |
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| 5.2 | What is the penalty for misleading advertisements in India? |
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| 5.3 | How do I know if a digital marketing agency in India is genuine or a scam? |
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| 5.4 | What is the GST rate on advertising services in India? |
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| 5.5 | Do I need permission to put up a hoarding or banner for my shop in India? |
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Question 5.1
What are the ASCI rules for influencer advertising in India?
ASCI ranks first and its own site holds four citations, the strongest showing by any rule maker in the report. iPleaders, S.S. Rana, Nishith Desai and Khaitan follow. ASCI's code is self regulation, not law; the binding layer is the consumer protection law.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1ASCI
- Rank 2iPleaders
- Rank 3S.S. Rana
- Rank 4Nishith Desai
- Rank 5Khaitan & Co
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | blog.ipleaders.in | https://blog.ipleaders.in/?p=114263 | Click here |
| 2 | influencermarketinghub.com | https://influencermarketinghub.com/asci-rules-influencer-marketing-india/ | Click here |
| 3 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/asci-guidelines-require-mandate-disclosure-content-disclosure/365086/ | Click here |
| 4 | nishithdesai.com | https://nishithdesai.com/research-and-articles/hotline/media-hotline/social-media-vs-reality-check-ascis-new-influencer-guidelines-4713 | Click here |
| 5 | ascionline.in | https://www.ascionline.in/social/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ASCIs-Guide-For-Influencers-1.pdf | Click here |
| 6 | ascionline.in | https://www.ascionline.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/press-release-asci-frames-guidelines-for-influencer-advertising-on-digital-media.pdf | Click here |
| 7 | ascionline.in | https://www.ascionline.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Press-Release_Influencer-Guidelines-Update.pdf | Click here |
| 8 | ascionline.in | https://www.ascionline.in/social/faqs/ | Click here |
| 9 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/asci-secretary-general-manisha-kapoor-clears-all-doubts-around-new-influencer-guidelines-113223.html | Click here |
| 10 | techradar.com | https://www.techradar.com/news/social-media-influencers-cant-get-away-with-paid-content-must-label-them | Click here |
| 11 | blog.ipleaders.in | https://blog.ipleaders.in/social-media-vs-reality-ascis-guidelines-for-influencers/ | Click here |
| 12 | livelaw.in | https://www.livelaw.in/amp/columns/the-advertising-standards-council-of-india-asci-guidelines-for-influencer-advertising-in-digital-media-guidelines-175326 | Click here |
| 13 | legal500.com | https://legal500.com/developments/?p=29827 | Click here |
| 14 | ssrana.in | https://ssrana.in/articles/new-endorsement-guidelines-social-media-influencers/ | Click here |
| 15 | khaitanco.com | https://www.khaitanco.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/Ergo_28052021.pdf | Click here |
Question 5.2
What is the penalty for misleading advertisements in India?
CCPA ranks first, though its own site is never cited. Gala Law, IIM Kozhikode, Consumer VOICE and S.S. Rana follow. Under the 2019 consumer law the CCPA can fine an advertiser up to Rs 10 lakh, and up to Rs 50 lakh for a repeat.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1CCPA
- Rank 2Gala Law
- Rank 3IIM Kozhikode
- Rank 4Consumer VOICE
- Rank 5S.S. Rana
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | webiis08.mondaq.com | https://webiis08.mondaq.com/india/advertising-marketing-branding/1279200/misleading-advertisements-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | blog.galalaw.com | https://blog.galalaw.com/post/102hmcc/false-and-misleading-advertisements-in-india | Click here |
| 3 | deccanherald.com | https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/india%2Fjail-celebrities-misleading-ads-panel-2062146 | Click here |
| 4 | forms.iimk.ac.in | https://forms.iimk.ac.in/research/markconf20/Proceedings/293.pdf | Click here |
| 5 | taxmanagementindia.com | https://www.taxmanagementindia.com/visitor/detail_act.asp?ID=38930 | Click here |
| 6 | pressreader.com | https://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times-lucknow/20160427/282114930764452 | Click here |
| 7 | consumer-voice.org | https://consumer-voice.org/?p=43666 | Click here |
| 8 | moneylife.in | https://www.moneylife.in/article/rs10-lakh-penalty-imposed-on-glaxosmithkline-for-misleading-ad-parliamentary-panel-told/69151.html | Click here |
| 9 | prsindia.org | https://prsindia.org/billtrack/consumer-protection-bill-2019 | Click here |
| 10 | en.vikaspedia.in | https://en.vikaspedia.in/social-welfare/social-awareness/consumer-education/guidelines-for-prevention-of-misleading-advertisements-and-endorsements-for-misleading-advertisements-2022 | Click here |
| 11 | khaitanco.com | https://khaitanco.com/thought-leaderships/CCPA-releases-guidelines-for-Prevention-of-Misleading-Advertisements-and-Endorsements-for-Misleading-Advertisements-2022 | Click here |
| 12 | cag.org.in | https://www.cag.org.in/newsletters/public-newsense/ccpas-guidelines-prevention-misleading-advertisements-and-endorsements | Click here |
| 13 | ssrana.in | https://ssrana.in/articles/india-the-union-cabinet-approves-the-consumer-protection-bill-2017/ | Click here |
| 14 | thequint.com | https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/news/india/false-advertising-to-become-costly-celebrities-to-be-fined-rs-10l | Click here |
| 15 | nyaaya.org | https://nyaaya.org/nyaaya-weekly/are-misleading-advertisements-a-violation-of-your-fundamental-rights/ | Click here |
Question 5.3
How do I know if a digital marketing agency in India is genuine or a scam?
upGrowth ranks first through three posts on red flags and scams, and ROI Minds holds the top citation with a page asking whether ROI Minds is fake. DigiChefs, Chameleon and Thrive Agency follow. Agencies answer the question about agency scams.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1upGrowth
- Rank 2DigiChefs
- Rank 3ROI Minds
- Rank 4Chameleon
- Rank 5Thrive Agency
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | roiminds.com | https://roiminds.com/roi-minds-fake-or-real/ | Click here |
| 2 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/seo-agency-scams-india-business-protection/ | Click here |
| 3 | digichefs.com | https://digichefs.com/top-15-parameters-to-evaluate-a-digital-marketing-agency-for-your-sme-in-2025/ | Click here |
| 4 | dev.to | https://dev.to/dreameffects/how-to-choose-the-best-digital-marketing-agency-in-chennai-235l | Click here |
| 5 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/red-flags-hiring-marketing-agency-avoid-mistakes | Click here |
| 6 | upgrowth.in | https://upgrowth.in/red-flags-when-hiring-a-social-media-agency/ | Click here |
| 7 | sbo.sg | https://sbo.sg/learn/factors-hiring-best-digital-marketing-agency/ | Click here |
| 8 | chameleon.co.uk | https://www.chameleon.co.uk/?p=24935 | Click here |
| 9 | justwords.in | https://www.justwords.in/?p=76322 | Click here |
| 10 | everything-pr.com | https://everything-pr.com/how-to-spot-a-sub-standard-digital-marketer | Click here |
| 11 | thriveagency.com | https://thriveagency.com/news/red-flags-to-look-for-in-your-digital-marketing-agency/ | Click here |
| 12 | topgrowthmarketing.com | https://topgrowthmarketing.com/?p=40140 | Click here |
| 13 | pwskills.com | https://pwskills.com/blog/digital-marketing/digital-marketing-company-cyber-theft-incident | Click here |
| 14 | vocal.media | https://vocal.media/journal/india-has-become-obsessed-with-seo-scams-and-link-building-spam | Click here |
| 15 | sakshipost.com | https://www.sakshipost.com/digital-marketing-racked-busted-in-hyderabad-8-held | Click here |
Question 5.4
What is the GST rate on advertising services in India?
BUSY, an accounting software maker, ranks first with three citations, ahead of Kanakkupillai, RegisterKaro, Razorpay and TaxAj. The answer is consistent: 18 percent on advertising services and 5 percent on selling space in print, both unchanged by the 2025 rate reset.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1BUSY
- Rank 2Kanakkupillai
- Rank 3RegisterKaro
- Rank 4Razorpay
- Rank 5TaxAj
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | kanakkupillai.com | https://www.kanakkupillai.com/learn/gst-on-advertisements/ | Click here |
| 2 | busy.in | https://busy.in/gst-rates/advertisement | Click here |
| 3 | india-briefing.com | https://india-briefing.com/news/how-is-gst-calculated-for-the-advertising-sector-in-india-25523.html | Click here |
| 4 | razorpay.com | https://razorpay.com/learn/gst-on-advertising-services/ | Click here |
| 5 | registerkaro.in | https://www.registerkaro.in/post/gst-registration-for-advertising-digital-marketing-services | Click here |
| 6 | busy.in | https://busy.in/sac-code-998361/ | Click here |
| 7 | busy.in | https://busy.in/gst-rates/digital-marketing-services | Click here |
| 8 | taxaj.com | https://www.taxaj.com/learn/?p=519 | Click here |
| 9 | corpbiz.io | https://corpbiz.io/learning/gst-on-advertising-services-itc-rates-hsn-code-implications-benefits/ | Click here |
| 10 | taxaj.com | https://www.taxaj.com/learn/?p=394 | Click here |
| 11 | cbic-gst.gov.in | https://cbic-gst.gov.in/pdf/press-release/Selling-Space-advertisement-print-media.pdf | Click here |
| 12 | cleartax.in | https://cleartax.in/s/gst-advertising-sector | Click here |
| 13 | taxscan.in | https://www.taxscan.in/?p=10462 | Click here |
| 14 | taxheal.com | https://taxheal.com/gst-selling-space-advertisement-print-media-clarification.html | Click here |
| 15 | teachoo.com | https://www.teachoo.com/question/4552/ | Click here |
Question 5.5
Do I need permission to put up a hoarding or banner for my shop in India?
BMC, Mumbai's city body, ranks first through its licence notice for hoardings, ahead of the West Bengal urban development department. ORF, S.S. Rana and Channelplay follow. Rules are set city by city, and in Bengaluru they are still changing.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1BMC
- Rank 2West Bengal UDMA
- Rank 3ORF
- Rank 4S.S. Rana
- Rank 5Channelplay
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | tribuneindia.com | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/crackdown-on-illegal-hoardings-403130 | Click here |
| 2 | udma.wb.gov.in | https://udma.wb.gov.in/page/cms/advertisement_license_procedure_3d771e | Click here |
| 3 | freepressjournal.in | https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-bmc-enforces-strict-rules-on-outdoor-advertisements-lists-approved-spaces-and-penalties-for-violations | Click here |
| 4 | orfonline.org | https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/advertisement-hoardings-in-indian-cities | Click here |
| 5 | mcgm.gov.in | https://www.mcgm.gov.in/irj/go/km/docs/documents/Citizen Services/328-328A-otherthan-English-Hoarding.pdf | Click here |
| 6 | ssrana.in | https://ssrana.in/articles/outdoor-media-management-led-display-karnataka/ | Click here |
| 7 | webiis10.mondaq.com | https://webiis10.mondaq.com/india/advertising-marketing-branding/1708758/ahmedabad-signage-rules-your-guide-to-advertising-compliance-in-2025 | Click here |
| 8 | channelplay.in | https://www.channelplay.in/insight/signage-compliance-permissions-india | Click here |
| 9 | udma.wb.gov.in | https://udma.wb.gov.in/page/cms/advertisement_license_checklist_12b8da | Click here |
| 10 | orfonline.org | https://www.orfonline.org/research/advertisement-hoardings-in-indian-cities | Click here |
| 11 | future.indiankanoon.org | https://future.indiankanoon.org/doc/1741806 | Click here |
| 12 | ssrana.in | https://ssrana.in/?p=18713 | Click here |
| 13 | bsamrishindia.com | https://bsamrishindia.com/services/licenses-permits-registration-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | citizenmatters.in | https://citizenmatters.in/bengaluru-ad-hoardings-bbmp-ban-byelaws-state-rules-explainer-37252 | Click here |
| 15 | teamleaseregtech.com | https://teamleaseregtech.com/updates/article/53355/nagar-panchayat-chowari-outdoor-advertisement-bye-laws-2025 | Click here |
Conclusion
This report is a snapshot. AI engines refresh their sources every week, and the brands that move first tend to hold the top spot. Agencies write the answers about agencies. Most best agency lists are published by agencies that rank their own rivals, and the leading directory is tied to a paid listing product.
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