Google rolls out AI ad and discovery tools for Indian retail brands at Marketing Live 2026

Google launched India-focused monetisation tools across Search and YouTube, including Business Agent for Leads (India beta) and India-built YouTube BrandStack. The move targets shifting discovery behaviour, with 86% of online Indians using Search/YouTube and claims of 40% fewer irrelevant ads.

— Filed Thu, 9 Jul, 2026, 16:18 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Google launched AI-powered ad and marketing tools for Indian businesses at Marketing Live 2026, including Business Agent for Leads (India beta) and India-built YouTube BrandStack, targeting shifting consumer discovery behavior in India.