Marke nach India erweitern

India is a massive and rapidly growing e-commerce market with price-sensitive consumers and strong mobile usage. Success requires extreme value consciousness, localization, and understanding regional diversity.

Bevölkerung

1.4 Billion

BIP

$3.7 Trillion

Internetdurchdringung

50%

E-Commerce-Wachstum

+25% YoY

Marktüberblick

Indian consumers are extremely price-sensitive and value-conscious. High mobile usage, limited desktop. Strong regional diversity in preferences. Cross-border shopping growing but dominated by value-focused platforms.

Domain-Endung

.in

Kosten: $5-15/year

No restrictions, available to register globally

Geschäftssprache

English (official), Hindi, and 21 other official languages

Business-Kultur: Relationship-based with emphasis on trust and long-term connections. Hierarchical but becoming more modern. Price negotiation is expected and valued.

Kulturelle Hinweise

Do

  • Offer competitive pricing and discounts
  • Provide mobile-first experience
  • Support multiple languages if possible
  • Offer cash on delivery (COD)
  • Build trust through reviews and ratings

Don't

  • Don't ignore regional diversity
  • Avoid complex checkout processes
  • Don't underestimate importance of COD
  • Avoid assuming India is uniform
  • Don't overlook religious and cultural sensitivities

Beliebte Branchen · India

Domain-Registrierung

Lokale Domain

.in

No restrictions, available to register globally

Kosten: $5-15/year

Wichtige Hinweise

  • Lokale Markenregistrierung prüfen
  • Anforderungen an lokale Präsenz verifizieren
  • Lokale und .com Domains kombinieren
  • Lokale Registrare recherchieren

Häufige Fragen

Is English sufficient for business in India?

English is widely used in business and urban areas. However, for mass-market consumer products, Hindi and regional languages (Tamil, Telugu, etc.) are essential for reaching broader audiences.

What e-commerce platforms dominate in India?

Amazon India and Flipkart dominate. Meesho is growing for value segments. Social commerce via WhatsApp and Instagram is significant. Local platforms like Myntra (fashion) are also important.

How critical is Cash on Delivery (COD) in India?

Extremely critical. COD accounts for 60-80% of e-commerce in some segments. Many consumers don't have credit cards or trust online payments. Offering COD is essential for market entry.

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