On March 19, FAST42 — Inc42 is scheduled to release the list of India's fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands.

OVERVIEW March 19 will see the release of the fourth edition of Inc42's eagerly awaited FAST42 list, which highlights the D2C brands in India with the quickest rates of growth. The 2025 edition of FAST42 will honor the most creative direct-to-consumer firms that have shown remarkable expansion. More than 250 applications were received for this year's event, representing companies that together brought in $400 million, raised more than $200 million, and produced more than 14,000 employment across the country.

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) revolution in India is about to enter a new phase, and FAST42 2025 will highlight the companies driving this change. Inc42's FAST42 Ranking, now in its fourth edition, will be revealed on March 19 at a special event in Gurugram that brings together the brightest brains in the direct-to-consumer market. FAST42 is a comprehensive benchmark that honors creativity, resiliency, and high-impact growth, not merely a ranking.Based on revenue performance, the list identifies the 42 D2C brands with the quickest rate of growth, emphasizing those that have effectively scaled their operations, adjusted to changing consumer expectations, and overcome market obstacles. At the inaugural event, more than 100 D2C founders, investors, and ecosystem enablers will come together to celebrate these firms' success, industry insights, strategic networking, and high-value partnerships.