ShareChat-Moj study flags microdrama as a high-recall advertising format in India

A Kantar study commissioned by ShareChat and Moj found 80% of surveyed Indians favour microdramas, with 77% discovering them via social feeds. The format reported 84% brand recall and 82% purchase intent, signalling a potential new mobile-media channel for consumer brands.

— Source publishedThu, 13 Aug, 2026, 01:24 IST·First seen Thu, 13 Aug, 2026, 01:29 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

ShareChat and Moj’s Kantar study finds microdrama becoming a mainstream mobile entertainment format in India, with strong repeat viewing, social discovery and

Key facts

  • 80% audience preference for microdrama
  • 86% watch more than 15 minutes daily
  • 54% return for repeat viewing
  • 77% discover microdramas through social feeds
  • 84% brand recall

Why this matters

Test short-form microdrama placements on social feeds, where strong stated recall and purchase intent suggest a promising mobile channel for brand storytelling in India.