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D2C in India has the biggest growth potential with a total addressable market opportunity worth $300 Bn by 2030, amongst all ecommerce sectors.

The sector’s accelerated growth during the pandemic has brought add-to-carts; checkouts closer to the shore with new age D2C brands redefining brand building, customer experience; growth.

With FAST42, D2C Edition 2026 — the 5th edition of India’s Most Coveted List for D2C brands, we intend to bring these brands into the spotlight and give them their due credit.

Joining this distinguished group would welcome an increased visibility, brand recognition, & growth opportunities, along with getting featured on Inc42.

Get Recognised As One India’s Fastest Growing D2C Brands

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D2C Brands

BECOME A PART OF INDIA'S MOST COVETED LIST FOR D2C BRANDS

Brand Exposure

Be seen and evaluated by Inc42 editors, reporters and analysts. All startups that make it into the list may use this recognition as an exclusive badge of honour

Employer Branding

There’s scaling up & then there’s scaling up smart. What’s common between the two is the right talent you hire. Inclusion in the FAST42 list is a public display of you as an employer & your potential.

New Business Opportunities

There’s an audience that applauds. And then there’s an audience that invests. Get seen by potential investors, customers & partners for your brand.

Visibility

The full interactive ranking will be published as an exclusive coffee table book and online on Inc42 in December 2025. Inc42 reporters will focus on interesting brands and trends highlighted by the list.

Credibility

Gain the Inc42 stamp of approval for creating a truly breakthrough D2C brand in India.

More Opportunities

Speaking engagements and exclusive invitations to Inc42 events

The Fast42 List of 2022 Recognised India’s Fastest Growing D2C Brands.