India’s advertising scene is a vibrant explosion of creativity and strategy. At Evoka School of Advertising, we’re passionate about shaping future ad stars. Explore India’s top agencies in 2025, complete with their stories, clients, and expertise to fuel your inspiration!

Ogilvy India
Ogilvy India began in 1928 as a British agency in India, founded globally by David Ogilvy in 1948. Based in Mumbai, it serves clients like Vodafone, Cadbury, Amazon, and IBM. Renowned for creative storytelling, Ogilvy excels in digital marketing, brand strategy, and integrated campaigns, blending global expertise with local insights to create iconic advertisements.
MullenLowe Lintas Group
MullenLowe Lintas Group was established in 1969 as Lintas India and merged with MullenLowe in 2015. Headquartered in Mumbai, it works with brands like Britannia, Tata, Bajaj, and Flipkart, focusing on emotional storytelling, integrated marketing, digital campaigns, and media planning rooted in India’s cultural narratives.

DDB Mudra Group
DDB Mudra Group was founded in 1980 as Mudra Communications and acquired by DDB Worldwide in 2011. Operating from Mumbai, it serves clients like McDonald’s, Volkswagen, Reliance, and Johnson & Johnson, specializing in creative advertising, digital marketing, experiential marketing, and data-driven brand strategy.

FCB Ulka
FCB Ulka started in 1961 as Ulka Advertising and was later acquired by FCB Global. Based in Mumbai, it creates impactful campaigns for Horlicks, Mahindra, Amul, and Hero MotoCorp, focusing on strategic brand building, creative campaigns, digital marketing, and consumer-insight-driven advertising.

McCann India
McCann India is part of the global agency founded in 1930, with a strong Indian presence since the 1990s. Headquartered in Mumbai, it serves Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Paytm, and L’Oréal, offering creative advertising, digital transformation, brand strategy, and performance marketing with a global-local balance.

Dentsu India
Dentsu India originated in Japan in 1901 and entered India in 2003 through acquisitions. Based in Gurgaon, it works with Toyota, Canon, Maruti Suzuki, and Honda, specializing in integrated marketing, digital advertising, media planning, and tech-driven experiential marketing.

BBDO India
BBDO India is part of the global network founded in 1891, established in India in 2008. Headquartered in Mumbai, it serves P&G, Pepsi, Visa, and HP, focusing on creative excellence, brand storytelling, digital campaigns, and strategic communication with global standards.

Madison World
Madison World is an independent Indian agency founded in 1988 by Sam Balsara. Based in Mumbai, it serves Godrej, Airtel, Raymond, and Pidilite, specializing in media planning and buying, out-of-home (OOH) advertising, digital marketing, and brand activation.

Grey India
Grey India was founded globally in 1917, with a strong Indian presence since the 1970s. Headquartered in Mumbai, it creates campaigns for Parle, GSK, Ferrero, and Voltas, focusing on creative storytelling, digital advertising, brand strategy, and innovative integrated marketing.

JWT India
JWT India, now part of Wunderman Thompson since its global merger in 2018, was founded globally in 1864 by J. Walter Thompson and has been active in India for decades. Based in Mumbai, it serves clients like Unilever, Nestlé, and Godrej Consumer Products, specializing in creative advertising, digital marketing, brand strategy, and data-driven campaigns focused on consumer engagement.