TIER 2 AND 3 TOWNS
INDIA’S REAL GTM OPPORTUNITY
WHY IT MATTERS
- 400+ million consumers live outside metros
- 2x faster digital adoption in Tier 2/3 post-pandemic
- Rising disposable income + aspiration = untapped demand
- Spending potential in Tier 2/3 is almost 90% of Tier 1 cities.
SEGMENTS BOOMING IN THESE MARKETS
- Personal care, Home care, Packaged foods
- Smartphones & small appliances
- Health supplements, OTC pharma
SEGMENTS BOOMING IN THESE MARKETS
- Personal care, Home care, Packaged foods
- Smartphones & small appliances
- Health supplements, OTC pharma
THE REALITY CHECK
- Limited modern trade; general trade still dominant
- Distributor reach inconsistent, high cost-to-serve
- Lower brand loyalty, high trust on local sellers
GTM STRATEGY MUST CHANGE
- Rethink channel mix: GT + digital-first retailers
- Localized SKU + pricing strategy
- Train reps for education driven selling
GTM STRATEGY MUST CHANGE
- Rethink channel mix: GT + digital-first retailers
- Localized SKU + pricing strategy
- Train reps for education driven selling
GTM MOVES THAT WORK
- Hub and spoke distributor models
- Regional influencers > metro celebs
- Vernacular content for sales + ads
- Leverage WhatsApp & YouTube for conversions
TIER 2 & 3 IS NOT JUST YOUR NEXT MARKET – IT MIGHT BE YOUR BIGGEST.
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