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The 2026 Playbook for Scaling D2C & Retail Brands in India

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The Shift in Indian Consumer Acquisition

Customer acquisition costs (CAC) on traditional digital ad channels have surged by 35% year-over-year. Winning brands in 2026 no longer rely solely on static product ad banners.

1. Short-Form Video Hooks & Native UGC

Authentic user-generated video content performs up to 3.2x better than polished studio ads.