Five Years On, Reels Reigns as India’s #1 Short-Form Video Platform

Reels’ Dominance in India – 92% users prefer Reels over other platforms – 95% watch Reels daily (12% ahead of competitors) – 33% higher creator engagement vs. other platforms – Most viewed by Gen Z & NCCS A/B segments

Cultural Impact – Reels fuels trends: dance, memes, POVs, GRWM, beauty, movies & music – Drives cultural conversations & online communities – +40% more fashion/trends, +20% beauty, +16% music/movies vs others

Business & Brand Discovery – 80% Indians discover brands on Meta platforms Reels ads: • 2x stronger recall • 4x stronger message association • 1.5x more effective vs long-form ads – Consumers find Reels ads most refreshing & enjoyable