PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1754181
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1754181
The Indian advertising market size reached INR 908.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach INR 2,118.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.37% during 2025-2033. The growing adoption of advertising to enhance brand awareness, increasing number of media and entertainment models, and rising demand for digital advertising solutions represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Advertising refers to a marketing strategy that is designed to promote a product, service, or cause. It comprises various forms of advertising, such as television, print, radio, internet or online, mobile, and outdoor. It acts as an introduction to a product and can be considered an effective way to increase brand awareness among individuals. It is inexpensive, convenient, eliminates middlemen, and assists in easy tracking of consumer behavior. It benefits in attracting a wide consumer base, increasing sales volume and rate of investment (ROI) of a business, and expanding business reach. It assists in educating businesses to consumers, supporting salesmanship, and creating employment opportunities. It aids in increasing the engagement of customers towards the business by offering information about the product and improving their decision-making. Besides this, it encourages various businesses to stay in competition with other companies. As a result, advertising can be employed in roadside billboards, websites, street furniture, email and print newsletters, event bulletins, airport kiosks, and product packaging in India.
At present, the rising adoption of advertising by various companies to increase customer retention and attract new buyers represents one of the key factors supporting the growth of the market in India. Besides this, the growing adoption of advertising to enhance brand awareness and loyalty of a business is offering a positive market outlook in the country. Additionally, there is a rise in the need for convenient and cost-effective advertising solutions among the masses. This, coupled with the increasing demand for digital advertising due to the rapid adoption of smartphones and smart devices with the ease of internet facilities, is propelling the growth of the market in the country. Apart from this, the rising trend of advertising through various sports events is offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry investors in India. Moreover, the increasing consumer preference towards online shopping, along with the burgeoning e-commerce industry, is positively influencing the market. In addition, various advertising agencies are rapidly investing in digital advertising in the country, which is contributing to the growth of the market. Furthermore, the rising number of media and entertainment models is strengthening the market growth in India.