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Best Influencer Marketing Agencies in Maharashtra: Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Beyond

Five influencer marketing agencies for brands in Maharashtra, with Kudozz first and four alternatives researched across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, plus how campaigns differ across the state's markets.

Kudozz Strategy TeamLast reviewed September 202611 min read
Diagram linking the Maharashtra guide to the India guide above it and to Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Nashik markets below it

Maharashtra has the deepest agency market in India, but most of it sits in one city. Mumbai is home to the country's advertising, media and film industries, while Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar each have their own economies and audiences. A brand looking for an influencer marketing agency in Maharashtra should first decide whether it is buying Mumbai reach, Marathi-language trust across the state, or both.

Quick answer

Five influencer marketing agencies brands in Maharashtra can consider are Kudozz, Chtrbox, Fame Keeda, Evonix and Addinfi. Kudozz is featured first and works with brands across India, including Maharashtra. Chtrbox and Fame Keeda are Mumbai-region agencies with national reach; Evonix is based in Pune and Addinfi has offices in Nagpur and Pune, which matters if your customers are outside Mumbai.

How we selected these agencies

For a state page, a list of five Mumbai agencies would miss most of Maharashtra. We looked for a genuine influencer or creator marketing service and a verifiable presence in the state, then chose alternatives that cover Mumbai, Pune and Vidarbha between them. Every detail below comes from the agency's own website, checked in September 2026. This is an editorial selection, not an official ranking.

  • Service relevance: influencer or creator marketing is a listed service, not an occasional add-on
  • Location relevance: an office or published presence in this market, checked on the agency's own site
  • Creator capability: evidence of creator discovery, campaign management or a creator roster
  • Public information: services and presence we could verify from official pages, recorded with the date checked
  • Specialization: a distinct angle, such as regional languages, PR, performance or a platform, so the list offers real alternatives

5 influencer marketing agencies to consider in Maharashtra

1. Kudozz

Kudozz is an influencer marketing agency working with brands across India, and it plans Maharashtra campaigns market by market rather than treating the state as Mumbai. That means sourcing Marathi creators where the audience needs them, checking that a creator's followers actually live in Pune or Nagpur when those are the target markets, and timing launches around Ganeshotsav, Gudi Padwa and Diwali.

Every Kudozz shortlist is screened for audience fit, engagement quality and fake followers, and arrives with a written reason for each creator. Contracts set deliverables and usage rights before production, and reporting is broken down by creator against the KPI agreed at the start.

Services: influencer marketing strategy, creator discovery and matchmaking, influencer outreach and management, social media campaigns, product launch campaigns, UGC campaigns, brand ambassador programs, and campaign reporting.

2. Chtrbox

Chtrbox describes itself as a 360° marketing agency that builds influencer campaigns, runs social-first growth strategies and manages an exclusive creator roster, from nano creators and campus ambassadors to top influencers. Its Andheri office puts it close to Mumbai's creator and production community. Website: chtrbox.com.

  • Presence: Andheri West, Mumbai
  • Services listed on its site: Influencer marketing, social media marketing and performance marketing, plus a managed roster of creators
  • May suit: Consumer brands that want influencer, social and performance work under one roof

3. Fame Keeda

Fame Keeda offers a wide menu of creator formats, from barter and review campaigns to celebrity and ad-film work. It is registered in Maharashtra and lists both Mumbai and Pune among its locations. Website: famekeeda.com.

  • Presence: Maharashtra-registered (Fame Keeda Networks Private Limited); its site lists Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata among its locations
  • Services listed on its site: Influencer campaigns, celebrity endorsements, ad films with influencers, barter campaigns, product reviews, brand integrations, UGC and meme marketing
  • May suit: Brands that want many creator formats available from one partner, including lower-cost barter and review campaigns

4. Evonix

Evonix is a Pune technology and digital company with an influencer management service for regional brands. It is one of the few options on this page based in Pune rather than Mumbai. Website: evonix.co.

  • Presence: Wakad, Pune
  • Services listed on its site: Influencer management within a wider technology and digital marketing business
  • May suit: Pune businesses that want a local team handling creators alongside web or digital work

5. Addinfi

Addinfi is a digital agency with a footprint in both Vidarbha and Pune. Its Nagpur office makes it a practical option for brands selling into Vidarbha. Website: addinfi.com.

  • Presence: Offices in Manish Nagar, Nagpur and Baner, Pune
  • Services listed on its site: Digital marketing including affiliate and influencer marketing, social media and performance campaigns
  • May suit: Brands selling into Nagpur and Vidarbha, or Pune, that want a locally present partner

Comparison at a glance

AgencyLocation / presenceCore servicesSpecializationMay suit
KudozzWorks with brands across IndiaStrategy, creator discovery, outreach, campaign management, launches, UGC, ambassador programs, reportingDedicated influencer and creator marketing, with audience-fit and authenticity screeningBrands planning campaigns across several Maharashtra markets
ChtrboxAndheri West, MumbaiInfluencer marketing, social media marketing and performance marketing, plus a managed roster of creators360° agency with a managed creator rosterConsumer brands that want influencer, social and performance work under one roof
Fame KeedaMaharashtra-registered (Fame Keeda Networks Private Limited)Influencer campaigns, celebrity endorsements, ad films with influencers, and moreBroad format menu: barter, reviews, celebrity, ad filmsBrands that want many creator formats available from one partner, including lower-cost barter and review campaigns
EvonixWakad, PuneInfluencer management within a wider technology and digital marketing businessLocal Pune influencer managementPune businesses that want a local team handling creators alongside web or digital work
AddinfiOffices in Manish Nagar, Nagpur and Baner, PuneDigital marketing including affiliate and influencer marketing, social media and performance campaignsDigital agency across Nagpur and PuneBrands selling into Nagpur and Vidarbha, or Pune, that want a locally present partner

Influencer marketing across Maharashtra's markets

Each major city behaves like a separate market, and the creator mix should follow that.

MarketWhat drives itCreator angle
Mumbai and ThaneFinance, media, entertainment, retail, food and D2C brandsDense creator supply across every category; English, Hindi and Marathi
PuneIT and services, automotive manufacturing, higher education, a large student populationStudent, tech-professional, food and lifestyle creators; Marathi and English
Nagpur and VidarbhaLogistics and trade at the center of India, agriculture, orangesLocal Marathi and Hindi creators; fewer creators, so shortlists need care
NashikGrapes and wineries, pilgrimage and tourism, manufacturingFood, travel and regional lifestyle creators
Chhatrapati SambhajinagarIndustrial corridor and heritage tourism around Ajanta and ElloraTravel and local creators, often Marathi-first

If Mumbai is your main market, the Mumbai guide covers the city's agencies and creator landscape in more detail.

Marathi creators and regional campaigns

Marathi-language creators carry trust that Hindi or English content often doesn't, particularly outside central Mumbai and for categories like food, home, finance and family products. For brands whose customers are spread across the state, a mix works well: a few Mumbai creators for reach, and Marathi creators in Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur or Nagpur for local credibility. See regional and vernacular influencer marketing for how to brief and measure language-specific creators.

Campaign timing in Maharashtra

  • Gudi Padwa, the Marathi new year in spring, is a traditional buying day for gold, vehicles and homes
  • Ganeshotsav, usually in August or September, is the state's biggest public festival and a crowded period for creator content
  • Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali run into the main festive shopping window
  • Monsoon, from June to September, shifts travel, food and fashion content in Mumbai and Pune

Creator rates and availability tighten before festivals, so book creators early. Our guide to seasonal influencer marketing in India covers planning around these windows.

What campaigns work well for Maharashtra brands

  • Real estate launches in Mumbai, Thane and Pune, using creators whose audiences live near the project
  • Restaurant and cafe openings with local food creators, tracked through footfall or bookings
  • Fintech and BFSI campaigns from Mumbai-based companies, with explainer creators on YouTube
  • Automotive and EV launches aimed at Pune's buyers
  • D2C launches that start with Mumbai creators and extend to Marathi creators statewide

For category playbooks, see real estate influencer marketing, restaurant and cafe campaigns, fintech influencer marketing and automotive influencer marketing.

How much does influencer marketing cost in Maharashtra?

There is no Maharashtra rate card. Costs depend on creator tier, platform, format, usage rights, exclusivity and timing, and Mumbai's large creators tend to have the most negotiating power. Campaigns built around mid-tier and micro creators in Pune or Nagpur can stretch a budget further, as long as the audience match is checked. See influencer marketing costs in India for the factors in detail.

How to choose an agency in Maharashtra

  • Ask which Maharashtra cities they have run campaigns in, beyond Mumbai
  • Ask how they check a creator's audience location, not just where the creator lives
  • Confirm they can source and brief Marathi creators if you need them
  • Ask for creator fees and agency fees separately
  • Check that usage rights and ASCI disclosure are in the contract and approval process

For a fuller evaluation process, see how to choose an influencer marketing agency in India, or go back to the India guide for national options.

Conclusion

In Maharashtra the useful question is not which agency is biggest, but which one can reach your customers where they live. Shortlist a partner that covers your priority cities, ask for proof of Marathi creator work if you need it, and compare proposals on audience fit and reporting, not follower counts.

FAQ

Questions readers ask about this topic.

There is no independently verified best agency. Kudozz, Chtrbox, Fame Keeda, Evonix and Addinfi are five options with different strengths: national reach from Mumbai, or a local presence in Pune and Nagpur.

Yes. Evonix is based in Wakad, Pune, and Addinfi has offices in Nagpur and Baner, Pune. National agencies, including Kudozz, also run campaigns with creators in both cities.

Often, yes, especially for audiences outside central Mumbai and for food, home, finance and family categories. Many brands mix Mumbai creators for reach with Marathi creators in other cities for local trust.

Not avoid, but plan around Ganeshotsav and the Diwali window, when creator calendars are full and rates rise. Book creators several weeks ahead of these periods.

There is no fixed rate. Cost depends on creator tier, platform, format, usage rights, exclusivity and timing. Mumbai's large creators usually cost more than micro creators in other cities.

Kudozz is featured first. The other four were selected editorially for a listed influencer marketing service and a verifiable presence in Maharashtra, checked on their own websites in September 2026. It is not an official ranking.

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