Indian brands now demand ROI guarantees on every ad spend, says WPP Media's Priti Murthy

WPP Media's South Asia client solutions head says inflation is pushing advertisers to seek ROI-guaranteed spends. FMCG budgets stay conservative but steady, while the festive season remains the biggest bet with strong H2 momentum expected in consumer durables and automobiles.

— Filed Fri, 3 Jul, 2026, 21:49 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

WPP Media's Priti Murthy says Indian brands now demand ROI-guaranteed ad spends amid inflation. FMCG spend stays conservative but continues; festive season is the biggest bet, with strong action expected in durables and automobiles in H2.

Why this matters

Follows WPP Media's projection that India's ad market will cross ₹2 lakh crore in 2026, led by AI and quick commerce, and its South Asia bet on brand-building and AI agents under new president Banerjee.

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