| # | NAME | FOLLOWERS | ER | COUNTRY | TOPIC OF INFLUENCE | GET CONTACTS | CHECK FAKE FOLLOWERS |
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| 1 |
Netflix India
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844.7K
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0.96%
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| 2 |
RVCJ Media
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804.8K
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0.09%
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| 3 |
𝑨𝒋𝒆𝒚 𝑵𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒓
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801.2K
|
2.8%
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| 4 |
Ashish Chanchlani
|
787K
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0.18%
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| 5 |
MC STΔN 💔
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556.6K
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2.56%
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| 6 |
Instant Bollywood
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556.3K
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0.45%
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| 7 |
Suresh Raina
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534.2K
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1.05%
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| 8 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore
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530.1K
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0.97%
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| 9 |
Rishabh Pant
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516.7K
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1.68%
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| 10 |
DILJIT DOSANJH
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497K
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0.92%
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| 11 |
Mumbai Indians
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418.4K
|
-
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| 12 |
Gaur Gopal das
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401.8K
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0.65%
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| 13 |
F I L M Y G Y A N
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393.4K
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0.5%
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| 14 |
Neha Sharma 💫
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352K
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0.48%
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| 15 |
Viral Bhayani
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326.7K
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0.38%
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| 16 |
Harsh KUKKU Beniwal
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312.6K
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1.1%
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| 17 |
Mohanlal
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302.3K
|
-
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| 18 |
Prajakta Koli
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270.3K
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0.74%
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| 19 |
Kusha Kapila
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269.9K
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0.45%
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| 20 |
India’s Youth & Fitness IC⭕️N
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267.4K
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0.32%
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| 21 |
Shilpa Sethi
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259.5K
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1.02%
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| 22 |
India Royale
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230.7K
|
-
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| 23 |
Rajasthan Royals
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217.3K
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0.55%
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| 24 |
Vijay Television
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216.7K
|
-
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| 25 |
Surbhi Jyoti
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210.7K
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0.77%
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| 26 |
Siddharth Nigam
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210.6K
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1.03%
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| 27 |
Filmfare
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200.6K
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0.13%
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| 28 |
Kerala Blasters FC
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195.9K
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0.92%
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| 29 |
Payal Gaming
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194.5K
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2.71%
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| 30 |
Ashwin
|
190.5K
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1.18%
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| 31 |
Tony Kakkar
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180.9K
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0.62%
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| 32 |
Ranveer Allahbadia
|
179.2K
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0.79%
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| 33 |
Anveshi Jain
|
176.5K
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0.41%
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| 34 |
The Tatva
|
176.3K
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0.61%
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| 35 |
Faye D’Souza
|
173.9K
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0.2%
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| 36 |
Naman Deshmukh
|
169.2K
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0.18%
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| 37 |
Zareen Khan 🦄🌈✨👼🏻
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167.6K
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0.24%
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| 38 |
The Economic Times
|
166.5K
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0.11%
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| 39 |
Adnaan Shaikh
|
155.1K
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1.14%
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| 40 |
Indian Football
|
152.8K
|
0.99%
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| 41 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
|
146K
|
3.87%
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| 42 |
Ashnoor Kaur
|
143.4K
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0.75%
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| 43 |
DIVINE
|
140.8K
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2.59%
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| 44 |
Raj Shamani
|
139.8K
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0.47%
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| 45 |
The Hindu
|
139K
|
0.05%
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| 46 |
Viraj Ghelani
|
138.4K
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0.7%
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| 47 |
Indian Super League
|
131.6K
|
0.7%
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| 48 |
Sun Music
|
131.5K
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0.14%
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| 49 |
ALOK
|
126.5K
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1.37%
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| 50 |
Noorin Shereef
|
126.3K
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0.55%
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| 51 |
Angel Rai :)
|
125.9K
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2.16%
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| 52 |
The Indian Idiot
|
123.7K
|
0.82%
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| 53 |
Anju Kurian (Ju)
|
120.2K
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2.01%
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| 54 |
Yash 🔱⭐️🌙
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118K
|
0.9%
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| 55 |
𝑆𝑢𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑚𝑎 ਸੁਨੰਦਾ ਸ਼ਰਮਾਂ
|
116.6K
|
1.67%
|
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| 56 |
Nikhil sharma
|
116.5K
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1.11%
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| 57 |
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
|
115.8K
|
0.45%
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| 58 |
Ankush Bahuguna
|
114.5K
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0.41%
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| 59 |
Yash Raj Films
|
112.5K
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0.43%
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| 60 |
Physics Wallah (PW)
|
111.2K
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1.16%
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| 61 |
Circle of Cricket
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110.3K
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0.09%
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| 62 |
Aakash Chopra
|
108.2K
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0.72%
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| 63 |
106.7K
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0.52%
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| 64 |
Shurufit India 🇮🇳
|
105.6K
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0.11%
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| 65 |
Tulsi Kumar 🧿 #TrulyKonnected #BoloNa
|
105.3K
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1.11%
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| 66 |
Congress
|
104.1K
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1.72%
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| 67 |
Dr. Tanaya | Millennial Doctor
|
102.5K
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0.18%
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| 68 |
Manav Manglani
|
101.6K
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0.57%
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| 69 |
Devdutt Padikkal
|
101.3K
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5.87%
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| 70 |
National Geographic India
|
100.8K
|
-
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| 71 |
Wasim Ahmad
|
100.7K
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1.85%
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| 72 |
Mankirt Aulakh (ਔਲਖ)
|
99.1K
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2.58%
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| 73 |
Payal Rajput ⭐️ ♾
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98.6K
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0.27%
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| 74 |
PRINCE YUVIKA NARULA ❤️❤️❤️
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96.9K
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1.19%
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| 75 |
Nykaa
|
94.9K
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0.47%
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| 76 |
BJP - Bharatiya Janata Party
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94.8K
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0.46%
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| 77 |
TSP | The Screen Patti
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94.5K
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0.2%
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| 78 |
Ritika Singh
|
93.8K
|
-
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| 79 |
Gouri G Kishan
|
93.6K
|
-
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| 80 |
Nehhaa Malik
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91.1K
|
0.59%
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| 81 |
Suhani Shah
|
89.9K
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0.53%
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| 82 |
UNICEF India
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88.8K
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0.16%
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| 83 |
SheThePeople
|
88.4K
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0.18%
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| 84 |
Gurmeet Choudhary
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86.4K
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0.55%
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| 85 |
People of India
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84.1K
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0.1%
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| 86 |
𝗚𝗶𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹
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83.8K
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0.38%
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| 87 |
Varun Sood
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80.8K
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0.4%
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| 88 |
Rujuta Diwekar
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79.8K
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0.36%
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| 89 |
Vikas Khanna
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79.8K
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0.22%
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| 90 |
Gayatri Bhardwaj
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79.5K
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2.15%
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| 91 |
Vir Das
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79.3K
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0.37%
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| 92 |
SAINA NEHWAL
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78.1K
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0.66%
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| 93 |
Think Music India
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77.8K
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0.45%
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| 94 |
Stock Market Times
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77.3K
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0.27%
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| 95 |
Dr Heli Daruwalla
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77.1K
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0.59%
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| 96 |
Neetu L Bisht
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77.1K
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0.99%
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| 97 |
Chennai Memes
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75.2K
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0.1%
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| 98 |
Kritika Khurana
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74.7K
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0.84%
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| 99 |
TANIA
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74.6K
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2.21%
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| 100 |
Discovery Channel India
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72.5K
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0.17%
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The influencer marketing landscape in India has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, evolving from a niche marketing channel to a mainstream powerhouse that's reshaping how brands connect with consumers. With over 750 million internet users and 450 million active social media accounts, India represents one of the most vibrant digital ecosystems globally, creating fertile ground for influencer-driven campaigns.
India's Influencer Marketing Industry Value
Annual Growth Rate
Active Social Media Users
What makes India's influencer landscape particularly fascinating is its unique cultural diversity, multilingual audience segments, and the rapidly growing creator economy across both urban centers and smaller towns. For brands looking to navigate this complex but rewarding market, understanding the nuances of influencer collaboration in the Indian context is essential.
India's influencer ecosystem stands apart from global counterparts due to several distinctive characteristics that directly impact marketing strategies and outcomes.
Unlike markets where English content prevails, India's influencer space thrives on content in multiple languages. While English remains important, regional languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and Bengali have seen explosive growth, with vernacular content creators often enjoying higher engagement rates than their English-speaking counterparts. This shift has been fueled by affordable internet access and the penetration of smartphones into tier 2 and tier 3 cities.
The influencer landscape in India isn't concentrated solely in metropolitan areas. While Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore remain content creation hubs, there's a significant rise of influencers from smaller cities who bring authentic regional perspectives that resonate deeply with local audiences. This geographic diversity allows brands to target specific regional markets with culturally relevant messaging.
While Instagram dominates the influencer marketing space in India with over 230 million users, other platforms show unique usage patterns. YouTube enjoys widespread popularity for longer-form content, especially tutorials and educational material. Short-form video platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and MX TakaTak have seen explosive growth following the TikTok ban. Meanwhile, LinkedIn influencers have carved out a significant space in B2B marketing.
India's influencer landscape spans diverse categories from entertainment and lifestyle to education and finance. Here's a comprehensive look at the country's most influential content creators across major niches:
Understanding influencer compensation is vital for brands planning campaigns in India. Prices vary significantly based on follower count, engagement rates, content quality, and platform, with notable differences from Western markets.
1K-10K Followers
₹1,500 - ₹15,000
Per Instagram Post
10K-100K Followers
₹15,000 - ₹50,000
Per Instagram Post
100K-1M Followers
₹50,000 - ₹5 Lakh
Per Instagram Post
1M+ Followers
₹5 Lakh - ₹1 Crore+
Per Instagram Post
Pricing varies significantly across platforms. For equivalent audience sizes:
India has developed specific guidelines for influencer marketing that brands and creators must follow to maintain compliance and transparency.
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) implemented comprehensive guidelines in 2021 that all influencers and brands must follow:
India is not a monolithic market but a collection of diverse regional markets with distinct languages, cultural references, and consumption patterns. Successful campaigns recognize these differences:
The most effective influencer campaigns in India come from sustained partnerships rather than one-off collaborations:
Indian audiences show strong preference for video content, making it essential for effective campaigns:
Successful Indian campaigns focus on substantive performance indicators:
Influencers are increasingly launching their own D2C brands, leveraging their audience for initial traction. From beauty products to fashion lines, creator-led businesses are disrupting traditional retail channels.
Content in regional languages like Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and Marathi is experiencing unprecedented growth, with regional-language influencers often delivering higher engagement rates than their English-speaking counterparts.
Virtual influencers are making their debut in the Indian market, with brands in fashion and technology sectors experimenting with AI-powered personalities that offer perfect control over messaging and content.
The line between content and commerce is blurring with influencers driving direct sales through live shopping events, integrated checkout features, and exclusive product drops.
Knowledge influencers are transitioning from free content to premium courses, workshops, and membership programs, creating new revenue streams beyond brand sponsorships.
Influencers from smaller cities are gaining prominence, offering authentic perspectives that resonate with the rapidly growing internet user base outside metropolitan areas.
Campaign Objective: Build trust in a new D2C brand entering the competitive natural skincare market
Approach: Instead of chasing celebrity endorsements, Mamaearth partnered with over 2,500 micro-influencers, primarily young mothers and skincare enthusiasts, to create authentic user-generated content showcasing their natural products.
Results:
Key Takeaway: Micro-influencers at scale can deliver better results than a few high-profile endorsements, especially for trust-dependent product categories.
Campaign Objective: Drive traffic and sales during Flipkart's flagship shopping event
Approach: Flipkart created a coordinated campaign across multiple platforms using different influencer tiers for specific objectives:
Results:
Key Takeaway: Platform-specific content strategies with tailored influencer selection can maximize campaign impact across diverse audience segments.
India's influencer marketing landscape offers immense opportunities for brands willing to navigate its unique characteristics. With the right strategy, partner selection, and campaign execution, influencer marketing can deliver exceptional ROI in this dynamic market.
StarNgage helps you discover, connect, and collaborate with India's most effective influencers across all categories. Our AI-powered platform matches you with creators who perfectly align with your brand and campaign objectives.
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