Mumbai
Social Media Management Agency in Mumbai for Instagram-First Brands
For Mumbai fashion, food and beverage, lifestyle and creative brands that live on Instagram and need a steady, well-designed feed. We work remotely from Noida, on the same clock as you.
- Covering
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Overlap
- Same time zone, same working day
- Same time zone, same working dayMonday to Saturday, reply within 12 hours.
- Quoted in INR, with USD availablePrices set for this market.
- Price agreed upfrontWritten scope, one price, milestone payments.
- You own everythingCode, accounts and content stay in your name.
A social media management agency in Mumbai is judged first by how the feed looks and second by how fast it answers. Your buyers compare you with ten other brands in one scroll. We plan, design, write and publish your Instagram-first content from Noida, and we handle comments and messages. Social media management starts from ₹9,000 a month for one brand on two platforms, and the price is agreed in writing before we start.
Mumbai and Noida share Indian Standard Time, so there is no time-zone gap. We work Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 21:00 IST, closed Sunday, and every message gets a reply within 12 hours. We have no Mumbai office, and we do not offer in-person work. Everything runs on calls, WhatsApp and shared folders.
Here is how we think about the Mumbai market: what the feed has to do, the calendar, language, and where you should hire someone local instead.
Instagram first, for brands that sell on looks
In Mumbai, many brands in fashion, jewellery, food, beauty, home decor and wellness win or lose on the first three rows of the grid. Buyers check the profile, scan the highlights, open a Reel and decide in seconds whether you look serious. Then they message you, so the DM is part of the sales process.
We build the feed as a system: a clear visual identity, templates for posts and carousels, Reels designed from your own footage and product shots, and highlights that answer the usual questions on price, size, delivery and booking. We pick a second platform to support it, often Facebook for Meta ads and local reach, or LinkedIn if you also sell to businesses.
Planning around the Mumbai festival calendar
Mumbai has its own rhythm. Ganesh Chaturthi runs for around ten days in August or September, and the dates move each year with the Hindu calendar. It is a big moment for sweets, decor, gifting, clothing and food brands, and for anyone who wants to be part of the city's mood without being loud about it. Navratri and the Dandiya nights, Diwali, Christmas, Eid and the wedding season all follow.
The monsoon also changes what people want, from cafe and comfort food content to raincoat and footwear campaigns. We plan these months ahead. We also tell you which dates to skip, because a greeting post that looks like everyone else's adds nothing.
- Ganesh Chaturthi: build-up posts, gifting and festive offers, then a pause on selling during the immersion days if that suits your brand
- Navratri and Diwali: colour-led content, limited-time offers tied to your real stock
- Monsoon: cafe, delivery and rainwear themes
- Wedding season: lookbooks, bridal and gifting ranges
Fashion, food and creative businesses
A fashion label needs a lookbook rhythm, product detail, styling ideas and drop announcements. A restaurant or cloud kitchen needs menu launches, offers, delivery partners and reviews. A salon, studio or gym needs before-and-after content, schedules and bookings. A creative or entertainment-adjacent business, such as a production house, event company or artist, needs a portfolio feed that reads as one voice.
We do not shoot photos or film video. We design from what you give us, and we plan a short shot list so your own team or a photographer you hire captures what the calendar needs in one day. We never invent client names, collaborations or reviews. If a post needs a true story, we ask you for it.
Hindi, English, Hinglish and Marathi
Mumbai audiences move between English, Hindi, Hinglish and Marathi in a single day. A premium label may speak English. A neighbourhood food brand may speak Hinglish. A brand rooted in a Maharashtrian tradition or sweets may want Marathi in festive posts.
We write captions for the way your customers talk. We handle English, Hindi and Hinglish, and for Marathi we recommend a native speaker reviews the final copy before publishing. Dialect and tone matter, and we would rather ask than guess.
Creators, collaborations and paid promotion
Collaborations with Mumbai creators are common. Paid posts have to be disclosed under the advertising rules, and we ask you to confirm requirements with your own adviser. We can help you shortlist creators who fit, write a brief and report on each post.
We never buy followers, likes or comments. Creator fees, licensed music and ad budgets are not part of our fee. Ad spend is paid directly to Meta by you.
When a Mumbai agency or a different route is better
If your brand depends on shoots, store events, launch parties or a social media person in your studio every day, you need people in Mumbai. A local agency or in-house creator is the better choice for that. We work remotely, and we do not offer in-person work.
If your buyers search on Google first, such as a clinic or a service business, search and local listings will usually bring enquiries faster. We would tell you that on the first call, and suggest the cheaper first step.
Want this for your Mumbai business?
Tell us the goal in two lines. We reply within 12 hours with an honest answer and a budget range.
What is included
Social media management agency in Mumbai: what you get
Content planning and calendar
A monthly plan of posts, stories and short video, matched to your goals.
Design and short video
Graphics, carousels and reels made for your brand.
Community management
Replies to comments and messages in your brand voice.
Multi-brand and multi-location accounts
One process across several brands or branches.
Instagram and TikTok growth
Platform-specific formats and routines for the channels your buyers use.
Monthly reporting
A plain report on reach, actions and enquiries.
Pricing
Social media pricing in rupees
Flexible on scope. Firm on price. We shape the plan around your budget, and once we agree, the price does not change.
Social media management
from ₹9,000/month
One brand, two platforms
- Content strategy and monthly publishing calendar
- Branded post, carousel and Reel design
- Copywriting and captions in your brand voice
- Scheduling and publishing across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and TikTok
The starting price covers one brand on two platforms. Multi-brand and multi-location packages available. Prices are a starting point, not a wall. See all plans
Your data
Personal data and the DPDP Act
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 sets rules on consent and notice for personal data of people in India, and its detailed rules are being phased in.
- We write down which personal data we would see, where it is stored and who has access, and agree it in writing.
- We work inside your accounts and tools, so you keep control of the data, and you can remove our access.
- We build clear consent and notice into forms and WhatsApp flows. What the Act requires of your business is for your own adviser to confirm.
- Invoices are issued in rupees with GST, from our registered business details.
This is plain-language information about how we work, not legal advice. Please have your own adviser check what applies to your business.
How we contract
Clear terms, before you spend anything
The commercial side in plain words. The full wording is in our terms, and your proposal sets the details.
- A written proposal comes firstScope, deliverables, milestones, price and timeline, in writing. Work starts when you accept it.
- The price does not moveOnce agreed, the number in the proposal is the number on the invoice. Changes to scope are quoted as a written change request and only built once you approve them.
- You pay by milestoneProjects are paid in milestones set in your proposal. No project is billed in full upfront. Invoices are payable within 14 days unless your agreement says otherwise.
- You own the workCode, designs and accounts are registered to your company from day one. We keep our own pre-existing tools and methods.
- No lock-inEither side can end a project with written notice, and you pay for the work done up to then. Retainers run month to month with 30 days written notice.
- 30 days of fixes after launchDefects in what we delivered are fixed for 30 days after launch. New features and third-party changes are quoted separately.
How we work
A transparent process from first call to launch
You always know what is happening, what it costs and what comes next.
Discovery call
We learn your goals and constraints, then give a straight answer on fit, budget and timeline.
30 minutesProposal and agreed price
Scope, milestones and price in writing, shaped around your budget, with the named team who will do the work.
2 to 4 daysDesign
Wireframes and Figma designs reviewed together. Nothing gets built until you approve it.
1 to 3 weeksBuild in weekly sprints
Working software every week on staging, with a walkthrough and a shared channel.
2 to 12 weeksLaunch and handover
QA, performance and accessibility checks, then deployment into accounts you own.
1 weekSupport and growth
30 days of fixes included, then optional retainers so the work keeps compounding.
Ongoing
Client stories
What our clients say
A new-generation team that knows what a client wants and delivers it perfectly. They are consistent with our social media and work hard every single week.
Kapil Sharma
Clothing business
Social media management
Mumbai FAQ
Questions about Social media management in Mumbai
Cost, timing, trust and ownership, answered before you ask.
Still have a question?
Thirty minutes with us usually answers everything, including whether we are the right fit.
Our social media management starts from ₹9,000 a month for one brand on two platforms. A third platform, more outlets, more Reels or heavier message handling raise the fee. We agree the price in writing before we start, and it stays fixed through the term. Creator fees and ad spend are separate.
Within the first few weeks. We agree the visual style, build templates, and publish the first month's calendar. Growth in enquiries is slower, usually three to six months of steady posting. We do not promise follower counts or sales, and our monthly report focuses on messages, saves and enquiries.
For planning, design, captions, scheduling and replies, no. Mumbai and Noida share IST, so calls and approvals happen in your working day. It is a problem for on-site shoots, events or daily in-person work. We do not offer those, and we say so up front.
No. We design Reels, carousels and posts from the photos and footage you supply. We can write a shot list so one day of shooting covers a month. If you want a professional shoot, we can suggest a photographer or videographer, and you pay them directly.
Yes. We build the festive calendar weeks ahead, with posts timed to the dates, which move each year. Offers, delivery cut-offs and stock are confirmed with you before publishing. We also tell you where staying quiet suits your brand better than another greeting post.
Yes. Fashion labels, restaurants, cloud kitchens, salons and creative businesses all rely on a strong Instagram feed. We do not name past clients here, and we never invent testimonials. You can ask us for relevant work during the first call.
You get a senior team on Indian time, GST invoices, rupee pricing and an understanding of the festival calendar, without paying for a Mumbai office. The trade is that nobody visits you. If that matters more than price, a local agency is the better fit.
You do. Your Instagram, Facebook and any other accounts stay in your name, and we work as added admins. Designs, captions and the calendar are yours to keep. If we part ways, you keep everything and we remove our access on the day you ask.
Yes, every post. We send the monthly calendar and designs for approval, and you can change anything. We answer comments and messages in your voice during our hours, Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 21:00 IST, and pass price negotiations and complaints to you.
Ready to talk about Social media management in Mumbai?
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Tell us about your project in Mumbai
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- Emailhello@astrafolio.com
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- Phone+91 86302 44504
- HoursMonday to Saturday, 09:00–21:00 India time. That's 07:30–19:30 in Dubai, so we're online for your whole working day. Every message gets a reply within 12 hours.
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