This article is part of a Spotlight series on rural marketing in India. Read more
Rural marketing in India has always been a formidable challenge for most brands on two key counts: the sheer magnitude of the rural populace (0.93 billion comprising 69% of India’s total population) and the extreme regional diversity that renders any form of standard communication discernibly ineffective in conveying key messages to the target audience.
Contrary to popular perception, the COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a sense of purpose among rural households, making them more conscious about the need for lifestyle...