As India rides the wave of the digital revolution, Forbes India has unveiled its much-awaited list of the Top 100 Digital Influencers of 2024, recognizing creators who have significantly impacted the nation’s digital landscape. Curated in collaboration with GroupM’s Goat Agency, the list highlights content creators across diverse niches, celebrating their contributions to shaping a progressive and dynamic digital ecosystem.
A Revolution of Digital Stars
This year’s Forbes list represents a blend of verified and non-verified creators, ensuring a platform for emerging voices alongside established stars. The evaluation process considered engagement rates, follower counts, reach, and impressions across platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Topping the list is Nancy Tyagi, a fashion and lifestyle influencer who captivated audiences with her breathtaking appearance at Cannes 2024. Comedy creators also stood out this year, with names like Sakshi Keswani (Being Suku), Danny Pandit, and Dharna Durga securing top positions for their humor-driven content that resonates with millions.
The Focus of 2024
The selection criteria this year aimed to showcase diversity and innovation, reflecting the unique and transformative power of digital creators in India. With influencers spanning genres like fashion, comedy, beauty, technology, health, and food, the list underscores the expansive reach and growing importance of digital content creation in shaping cultural conversations.
Forbes Top 10 Digital Influencers of India 2024
- Nancy Tyagi – Fashion & Lifestyle
- Sakshi Keswani (Being Suku) – Comedy
- Danny Pandit – Comedy
- Dharna Durga – Comedy
- Mahesh Keshwala – Comedy
- Harshita Gupta – Comedy
- Rajvardhan Grover – Comedy
- Apoorva Mukhija – Comedy
- Tarini Peshwaria – Beauty
- Kiran Dutta – Comedy
Emerging Voices and Niche Pioneers
The list goes beyond the top ten to spotlight a wide array of content creators who specialize in unique niches. For instance:
- Trinetra Halder Gummaraju, celebrated as a changemaker, is driving impactful social initiatives.
- Shaaz Jung and Anunay Sood are redefining travel and photography through their captivating visual storytelling.
- Jeet Selal and Revant Himatsingka are inspiring healthier lifestyles with their focus on fitness and well-being.
- Rakesh Kumar and Nabeel Nawab are revolutionizing tech content with their insights and innovations.
Forbes List Of The Top 100 digital Stars Of India
Here is the Forbes list of the top 100 digital influencers of India in the year 2024:
S.N | Influencers | Content type |
1. | Nancy Tyagi | Fashion & Lifestyle |
2. | Sakshi Keswani | Comedy |
3. | Danny Pandit | Comedy |
4. | Dharna Durga | Comedy |
5. | Mahesh Keshwala | Comedy |
6. | Harshita Gupta | Comedy |
7. | Rajvardhan Grover | Comedy |
8. | Apoorva Mukhija | Comedy |
9. | Tarini Peshwaria | Beauty |
10. | Kiran Dutta | Comedy |
11. | Meethika Dwivedi | Comedy |
12. | Saba Ibrahim | Fashion & Lifestyle |
13. | Shrutik Kolambekar | Comedy |
14. | Mridul Sharma | Fashion & Lifestyle |
15. | Revant Hematsingka | Health |
16. | Rahul Dey | Comedy |
17. | Yuvraj Dua | Comedy |
18. | Karishma Gangwal | Comedy |
19. | Trinetra Halder Gummaraju | Changemaker |
20. | Rakesh Kumar | Tech |
21. | Karan Sonawane | comedy |
22. | Rashi Prabhakar | Fashion & Lifestyle |
23. | Ankita Sehgal | Comedy |
24. | Sidhhart Batra | Fashion & Lifestyle |
25. | Arjun Manohar | Comedy |
26. | Anuj Dutta | Fashion & Lifestyle |
27. | Swati rathi | Fashion & Lifestyle |
28. | Jeet Selal | Health |
29. | Tanya Singh | Beauty |
30. | Bharat wadhwa | Food |
31. | Pooja Chandwani | Food |
32. | Karron Dhingra | Fashion & Lifestyle |
33. | Ankush Bahuguna | Beauty |
34. | Shaaz Jung | Travel & Photography |
35. | Nabeel Nawab | Tech |
36. | Dhruv Shah & Shyam Sharma | comedy |
37. | Sameena Mariam | Tech |
38. | Anunay Sood | Travel & Photography |
39. | Zervaan Bunshah | Comedy |
40. | Niharika NM | Comedy |
41. | Komal Pandey | Fashion & Lifestyle |
42. | Vijay Yenreddy | Tech |
43. | Alfiya Karim Khan | Beauty |
44. | Somashekhar M. Patil | Tech |
45. | Viraj Ghelani | Comedy |
46. | Deeba Rajpal | Food |
47. | Jay Kapoor | Business & Finance |
48. | Ashwin Prabhakara | Food |
49. | Teja Puchuri | Food |
50. | Nikhil Sharma | Fashion & Lifestyle |
51. | Chaitnaia Prakash | Fashion & Lifestyle |
52. | Harjas Sethi | Comdey |
53. | Kinkar Ray | Tech |
54. | Shanice Shresta | Fashion & Lifestyle |
55. | Rebecca Roy & Gauthaman Illambharati | Travel & Photography |
56. | Shivbhujitan & Swarnalakshmi Srinivasan | Food |
57. | Brinda sharma | Travel & Photography |
58. | Nandu patil | Tech |
59. | Gaurav Chaudhary | Tech |
60. | Uma Raghuraman | Food |
61. | Akanksha Monga | Travel & Photography |
62. | Isa Khan | Travel & Photography |
63. | Auditya venkatesh | Travel & Photography |
64. | Shreemani Tripathi | Tech |
65. | Akash malhotra | Travel & Photography |
66. | Yash Tiwari | Tech |
67. | Shreemayi Reddy | Beauty |
68. | Naman Deshmukh | Tech |
69. | Sarah Hussain | Food |
70. | jai Arora | Tech |
71. | Kareena Tekwani | Beauty |
72. | Sneha Singhi Upadhyay | Food |
73. | Anushka Rathod | Business & Finance |
74. | Lakshya Thakur | Fashion & Lifestyle |
75. | Shivesh Bhatia | Food |
76. | Shalini Kutti | Beauty |
77. | Akshat Srivastava | Business & Finance |
78. | Aamir Wani | Travel & photography |
79. | Tanaya Narendra | Health |
80. | Navneeth Unnikrishnan | Travel & photography |
81. | Caslynn Naha | Business & Finance |
82. | Vahini Arun | Health |
83. | Meet Ashar | Changemaker |
84. | Komal Gudan | Fashion & Lifestyle |
85. | Mohit Balani | Tech |
86. | Akanksha Kommirelly | Beauty |
87. | Kanishk Aggarwal | Tech |
88. | Vaibhav Keshwani | Fashion & Lifestyle |
89. | Ujjawal Pahwa | Business & lifestyle |
90. | Seetharamam | Tech |
91. | Sahil Gulati | Travel & photography |
92 | Malhar Kalambe | Chnagemaker |
93. | Shivam patle | Tech |
94. | Sharan Hegde | Business & lifestyle |
95. | Sana galar | Health |
96. | Kushal Lodha | Business & finance |
97. | Mahi Sharma | Travel & photography |
98. | Ruhee Dosani | Comedy |
99. | Nidhi tiwari | Changemaker |
100. | Anuj Ramatri | Changemaker |
Key Highlights from the List
The list illustrates how digital content creators are not only entertainers but also changemakers, educators, and trendsetters, representing a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. It also sheds light on how platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook serve as powerful mediums for creators to connect with audiences and foster a sense of community.
A Glimpse into the Future
The Forbes India Top 100 Digital Influencers of 2024 serves as a testament to the growing influence of content creators in shaping India’s digital narrative. With their authentic voices and impactful content, these influencers are driving conversations, championing social causes, and redefining what it means to be a digital star.
As India continues to lead in the digital age, the contributions of these creators ensure that the country’s digital ecosystem remains inclusive, vibrant, and innovative.