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The short answer
Strong influencer marketing agencies in India include Confluencr (700+ brands since 2018, Bengaluru and Mumbai), Chtrbox in Mumbai, Grynow (a network it puts at 1.5 million creators), Kofluence, Monk-E (which builds creator-led shows for brands such as Hero MotoCorp) and Influencer.in by Social Beat. Global agencies such as The Goat Agency also work in India, and platforms like Qoruz suit teams that want to run campaigns in-house.
Disclosure: Content Cabinet runs creator and distribution campaigns too. We are not ranked here.
How we compared them
We read each agency's own site and used only what it shows or names: campaigns with results, client testimonials, offices and network size. Network sizes are each agency's own claim. Nobody paid to be listed.
The nine, side by side
| Agency | Type | Cities named on site | What their site shows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confluencr | Full-service agency | Bengaluru, Mumbai | Since 2018, 700+ brands, 30+ marketing awards |
| Chtrbox | Full-service agency | Mumbai | Testimonials from Under Armour and KFC |
| Grynow | Full-service agency | Offices or teams across India and abroad | A network it puts at 1.5 million creators |
| Kofluence | Agency with its own platform | Pan-India | 750,000+ creators; Meesho and Dunzo campaigns |
| Monk-E | Creator business and content IPs | Mumbai | 10,000+ campaigns, 200+ brands, shows for Hero MotoCorp |
| Influencer.in by Social Beat | Agency with creator platform | Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Mumbai | Social Beat: Agency of the Year, ET DigiPlus 2025 |
| The Goat Agency | Global agency, part of WPP Media | Global | Agency of the Year, Impact Digital Influencer Awards |
| WhizCo | Creative tech and influencer agency | Not published | 200+ brands; 1,000 creators onboarded in 20 days for one app |
| Qoruz | Discovery and analytics platform | Bengaluru | Tools to run influencer campaigns in-house |
The agencies, one at a time
Confluencr
Best for: Brands that want a full-service team and in-person kick-offs in Bengaluru or Mumbai.
Confluencr says it has run influencer marketing for 700+ brands since 2018 and lists 30+ marketing awards, including Indian Marketing Awards South 2025 wins. One case on its site: positioning Phoenix Mall of Asia in Bengaluru as a luxury destination, with 6 million+ views.
Check first: ask for the case closest to your category and its cost per view.
Chtrbox
Best for: Consumer brands that want an experienced Mumbai team.
Chtrbox runs influencer and social campaigns across Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and its site carries testimonials from Under Armour's head of brand marketing and KFC's CMO, who mentions a cricket-season campaign.
Check first: agree how creators are vetted for fake followers.
Grynow
Best for: Brands that want scale and campaigns in several countries.
Grynow puts its network at over 1.5 million influencers and creators and publishes one of the more detailed Indian rate cards, which we cite in our cost guide. It says it was awarded by the Economic Times for the best campaign in 2026.
Check first: a large network is only useful with careful matching; ask how they shortlist.
Kofluence
Best for: Brands that want an agency with its own creator platform and data.
Kofluence describes a network of 750,000+ creators. Its site credits it with Meesho's 2023 campaigns, which it says reached 30 million+ people with fewer than 20 creators in two weeks, and Dunzo's #TareekhPeTareekhChallenge, built on Sunny Deol and the late Puneeth Rajkumar.
Check first: check that reach figures are reported per creator, not only in total.
Monk-E
Best for: Brands that want a show or series with creators, not a single post.
Monk-E calls itself a creator business: it represents creators and builds content IPs for brands, such as Hero MotoCorp's Xoom Patrol, which it describes as India's first rural content IP with regional YouTube creators, and Asian Paints' Pragati ke Rang. Its site counts 10,000+ campaigns and 200+ brands.
Check first: it represents some of the creators it recommends; ask about that upfront.
Influencer.in by Social Beat
Best for: Brands that want influencer work tied to performance marketing.
Influencer.in is Social Beat's creator platform and agency. Social Beat lists offices in four cities, a creator app with 70,000+ creators, and an Agency of the Year win at the ET DigiPlus Awards 2025.
Check first: make sure the influencer team, not only the performance team, runs your brief.
The Goat Agency
Best for: Large brands that want global process and media buying behind creators.
A global creator and influencer agency within WPP Media. exchange4media reported it as Agency of the Year at the Impact Digital Influencer Awards.
Check first: global agencies suit big budgets; ask about minimum spend.
WhizCo
Best for: Apps and platforms that need many creators fast, in several languages.
WhizCo calls itself a creative tech and influencer marketing agency and says 200+ brands trust it. One case on its site: onboarding 1,000 creators across 10 categories and 6 languages within 20 days for an app.
Check first: volume campaigns need tight briefs; ask to see creator guidelines.
Qoruz
Best for: Teams that want to run influencer marketing themselves.
Qoruz is an influencer marketing and intelligence platform: creator discovery, outreach, campaign management and reporting, rather than a managed service.
Check first: you still need someone in-house to run the campaigns.
Regional campaigns
Several agencies above now sell regional reach, not only metros. Monk-E's Xoom Patrol was built with regional YouTube creators, WhizCo's case covered six languages, and Kofluence's Dunzo campaign leaned on a Kannada film star. If your customers are outside the big cities, ask for regional cases specifically.
How to choose an influencer agency
- Ask for cost per view and per sale, not only reach. Reach is easy to inflate.
- Check creator vetting. Engagement rates, audience location and comment quality.
- Agree usage rights upfront. Reposting and running creator videos as ads usually costs extra.
- Know the fee model. upGrowth's 2026 guide puts agency fees at ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh per campaign, ₹1.5 lakh to ₹6 lakh a month on retainer, or 15% to 25% of creator spend.
- Insist on disclosure. ASCI requires paid posts to be labelled.
Questions people ask
Which is the best influencer marketing agency in India?
It depends on the goal. Confluencr, Chtrbox, Grynow and Kofluence run full-service campaigns; Monk-E builds creator-led shows; Influencer.in suits performance-led campaigns; Qoruz suits teams that want to run campaigns in-house.
Which influencer marketing agencies are in Bengaluru?
Confluencr meets clients in Bengaluru and Mumbai, Social Beat (Influencer.in) has a Bengaluru office, and Qoruz is based in HSR Layout.
Which influencer marketing agencies are in Mumbai?
Chtrbox and Monk-E are Mumbai-based, and Confluencr works from Mumbai as well as Bengaluru.
How much do influencer marketing agencies charge in India?
upGrowth's 2026 guide puts agency fees at ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh per campaign, ₹1.5 lakh to ₹6 lakh a month on retainer, or 15% to 25% of creator spend, on top of creator fees.
Do influencer posts in India need to be labelled as ads?
Yes. The Advertising Standards Council of India requires paid and gifted collaborations to be disclosed.
