ABOUT
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 2025 - the fourth 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, 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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Success Of
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 February 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.
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 ?
APPLICATION
CRITERIA
CRITERIA
Who is it for ?
For India’s fastest growing D2C brands ranked based on the highest revenue growth rates between the FY 2022 & 2024.
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Founded before April 1, 2021
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Generated at least INR 1 Cr revenue in FY 2022
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Generated at least INR 7 Cr revenue in FY 2024
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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
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IMPORTANT
DATES
DATES
Feb
2025
Application Deadline
Apply by February 15th to be eligible for getting on the FAST42 - D2C Edition 2025 list.
March
2025
Grand Unveiling
The full interactive ranking will be published online on Inc42 and as an exclusive coffee table book.
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FAQS
What Is FAST42?
How Can I Apply For FAST42, D2C Edition - 2025?
Is There An Eligibility Criteria?
Is There An Application Fee?
What Happens After I Apply?
When Will The List Be Announced?
What Is Inc42?
I Am Facing Trouble While Filling Up The Form, Who Can I Reach Out To
Do Acquired D2C Brands Qualify For FAST42?
Can Rollup Commerce Startups Apply for FAST42?
Can The D2C Startups Featured In The Previous FAST42 Editions Apply Again?
Winners
Will Be
Announced Soon
