INDIA'S FASTEST
GROWING
D2C BRANDS
ABOUT
D2C in India has the biggest growth potential with a total addressable market opportunity worth $300 Bn by 2030, amongst all ecommerce Categories.
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 the second edition of FAST42 — India's Most Coveted List, we intend to put the spotlight and give these up & coming innovative brands their due credit.
Joining this distinguished group would elicit an increased visibility, brand recognition, and growth opportunities, along with getting featured on Inc42.
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 the second edition of FAST42 — India's Most Coveted List, we intend to put the spotlight and give these up & coming innovative brands their due credit.
Joining this distinguished group would elicit an increased visibility, brand recognition, and growth opportunities, along with getting featured on Inc42.
Get Recognised As One India’s Fastest Growing D2C Brands
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Get Recognised.
Grow Faster.
Grow Faster.
Apply now to be a part of India's most coveted list and get discovered by investors, talent & new business oppurtunities.
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Why Apply
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 January 2023. 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.
Get Discovered.
Get New Opportunities
Get New Opportunities
Apply now to be recognised as India’s fastest-growing D2C brand!
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ELIGIBILITY
How to get on the list ?
General Criteria:
Be a Private Company
Should be Based in India
Have own Ecommerce Website
Be an Independent Entity
Categories & Criteria
GROWTH
Category
Founded before April 2020
For India’s fastest growing D2C brands who have successfully demonstrated significant traction and growth, ranked on the basis of the highest revenue growth rates between 2020 & 2022.
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Generated at least INR 1 Cr revenue in FY 2020
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Generated at least INR 7 Cr revenue in FY 2022
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Generated at most INR 100 Cr revenue in any financial year
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Be privately held, for profit; based in India, and independent entity
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Should sell its own products via its own website as a key sales channel
OR
EMERGING
Category
Founded after April 2020
For India’s emerging D2C brands who have the potential to disrupt a category, selected & ranked by an esteemed panel of industry leaders & Inc42’s editorial team.
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Founded on or after Apr 1st, 2020
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Generated at least INR 50 L revenue in any financial year
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Generated at most INR 7.5 Cr revenue in any financial year
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Be privately held, for profit; based in India, and independent entity
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Should sell its own products via its own website as a key sales channel
Fast42
2023
Fast42
2023
THE JURY
IMPORTANT
DATES
DATES
Time to get on the list
22 NOV
2022
Application Deadline
Apply by November 22nd to be eligible for getting on the FAST42, D2C Edition 2023 list.
Dec
2022
Application Interviews
Shortlisted applications will be contacted to verify their details
Dec
2022
Application Pitches
Shortlisted ‘Emerging’ category applications will pitch in front of a curated jury
Jan
2023
Grand Unveiling
The full interactive ranking will be published online on Inc42 and as an exclusive coffee table book
FAQS
What Is Fast42?
How Can I Apply?
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Is There An Application Fee?
What Happens After I Apply (Growth Category)?
What Happens After I Apply (Emerging Category)?
When Will The List Be Announced?
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