1. DryState

Based in: Ahmedabad, India
Clients abroad: Chilli Fagara (Hong Kong), Dos Bros (Canada), Maven, Space, Feelnzuri (USA)
Typical budget: $5,000 – $50,000+ USD

DryState is a story-led branding company in India that handles everything from name creation and visual identity to messaging and brand positioning. Many early-stage founders choose DryState for branding because it’s flexible enough for startups and solid enough for brands ready to expand into new countries. Known for clean design, clear strategy and honest advice.

2. Elephant Design

Based in: Pune, India
International clients: Britannia, Paper Boat, and global packaged goods brands
Typical budget: $25,000 – $100,000+ USD

One of India’s oldest branding and design consultancies, Elephant Design works heavily with FMCG and consumer brands. They excel at packaging design and product branding that’s rooted in research and customer behaviour.

3. Landor India

Based in: Mumbai, India
International clients: Tata, FedEx, BP
Typical budget: $50,000 – $200,000+ USD

Landor is a heavyweight branding firm known worldwide. In India, they handle big rebrands, large-scale brand architecture projects, and positioning for legacy corporations wanting consistency across markets.

4. Interbrand India

Based in: Mumbai, India
International clients: Mahindra, Godrej, multinational groups
Typical budget: $50,000 – $250,000+ USD

Interbrand’s India team brings the same global standard for brand strategy and valuation. Ideal for big organisations needing brand audits, equity studies and a complete roadmap for growth.

5. DY Works

Based in: Mumbai, India
International clients: PepsiCo, Nestlé, Unilever
Typical budget: $30,000 – $150,000+ USD

DY Works uses culture insights and semiotics to build brands that click with local and global audiences. They focus on food, FMCG and lifestyle sectors, with deep consumer research baked into every brief.

6. VGC (Vyas Giannetti Creative)

Based in: Mumbai, India
International clients: Tata, Aditya Birla, companies in the Middle East
Typical budget: $20,000 – $100,000 USD

VGC is known for blending India’s design roots with clean, global polish. Their work spans corporate branding, fashion, luxury and retail. Ideal for businesses looking for Indian design sensibility with international standards.

7. Litmus Branding

Based in: Ahmedabad, India
International clients: Coca-Cola, Haldiram’s, Gulf brands
Typical budget: $10,000 – $75,000 USD

Litmus delivers practical branding for consumer brands and SMEs expanding outside India. They are known for sharp logo design, packaging and simple but clear brand messaging.

8. MetaDesign India

Based in: Mumbai, India
International clients: Volkswagen, HDFC, global corporates
Typical budget: $40,000 – $200,000+ USD

MetaDesign is part of an international network of branding companies. In India, they build large-scale brand systems and design standards for corporations rolling out multi-region campaigns.

9. Brand Harvest

Based in: Mumbai, India
International clients: Reliance, Lodha, Gulf region brands
Typical budget: $15,000 – $80,000 USD

Brand Harvest works mostly with corporates and real estate companies, focusing on rebranding, corporate identity and marketing collaterals that stay consistent across markets.

10. WowMakers

Based in: Kochi, India
International clients: Mercedes-Benz, Deloitte, tech startups in North America
Typical budget: $5,000 – $40,000 USD

Originally known for animated explainers and clean UI/UX, WowMakers now does branding too — especially for tech companies wanting a young, fresh, digital-first feel.

Closing Thoughts

Hiring an Indian branding agency has become a smart move for startups and established brands looking to stretch budgets without compromising on creativity or strategy. From story-driven studios like DryState to big corporate branding powerhouses like Landor, there’s an agency to match almost every vision and budget.

When choosing, remember: a good branding agency doesn’t just design a logo. It builds a voice, a vibe and a clear promise that travels well — whether your next customer is in London, Toronto, Dubai or New York.