Market size of digital advertising industry in India 2016-2025

The digital advertising industry across India grew to a market size of over 400 billion Indian rupees in the year 2023, a considerable leap from the market size in 2016. Owing to the progressive growth of the digital media market in India, digital advertising was projected to expand to over half a trillion Indian rupees by 2024, reflecting the rising trend that developed over the past years. 

Social media advertising

As internet accessibility in India continues to expand, content consumption has seen a significant shift toward online platforms. Notably, India boasts the highest number of YouTube users worldwide. Given the potential of social media to reach a wider audience, it is expected to remain a prevailing trend in India’s digital advertising landscape. In March 2023, YouTube emerged as a frontrunner, with an advertising reach of around 460 million users across the country. Meta platforms such as Facebook and Instagram also demonstrated substantial reach.

Digital advertising revenue

In 2022, the revenue from digital advertising in India surged to almost half a trillion Indian rupees and is expected to continue growing in the future. This can be attributed to businesses' increasing dependence on digital advertising to connect with their target audiences and capitalize on technology and data-driven strategies. Some of the leading industries that invest heavily in digital advertising include the FMCG and e-commerce sectors.