Official ranking by WCRC. Original at wcrcleaders.com
#32 of 100 – Home & Living

The Indus Valley

A toxin-free cookware brand making cast iron and steel pots.

By Abhimanyu Ghosh, Chairman, WCRC, with the WCRC Business Intelligence Unit · November 2026

Consumer Trust 84/100
The Indus Valley ranked #32 in India's Most Trusted D2C Brands 2026 by WCRC
Trust Score77.06out of 100
India D2C rank#32 of 100
HeadquartersChennai
Founded2017
Latest revenue₹117 Cr FY25
Trust pillar84/100

The story of The Indus Valley

The Indus Valley was founded in 2017 by Jagadeesh Kumar, Madhumitha Udaykumar and is owned today by The Indus Valley. It is one of 13 Home & Living brands in this year's ranking, where it places #4.

Why people trust The Indus Valley

Non-toxic, natural cookware builds deep trust with health-conscious families.

The watch-out

Small but growing quickly.

Why The Indus Valley ranks #32

Strongest of the four trust-led pillars

Consumer Trust & Sentiment, scored 84 out of 100.

Room to grow

Brand Recall, scored 60 out of 100.

The WCRC D2C Trust Score gives 80% of the weight to Consumer Trust, Brand Recall, Positioning and Brand Love. The Indus Valley scores 77.06 overall.

Pillar profile

Consumer Trust & Sentiment (32%)
84
Brand Recall (18%)
60
Brand Positioning (15%)
82
Brand Love (15%)
80
Product, Innovation & Delivery (10%)
78
Digital & Financial Soundness (6%)
72
Governance & ESG (4%)
74

Versus its nearest rivals

Questions people ask

What rank is The Indus Valley in WCRC's India's Most Trusted D2C Brands 2026?

The Indus Valley ranks #32 of 100 in WCRC's India's Most Trusted D2C Brands 2026, with a WCRC D2C Trust Score of 77.06 out of 100.

Why is The Indus Valley trusted?

Non-toxic, natural cookware builds deep trust with health-conscious families.

What is The Indus Valley's revenue?

₹117 Cr FY25, as per the company's filed accounts or published results.

Who owns The Indus Valley?

The Indus Valley is owned by The Indus Valley. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Chennai.

What is The Indus Valley's biggest challenge?

Small but growing quickly.

Key facts

BrandThe Indus Valley
Company / ownerThe Indus Valley
HeadquartersChennai, India
Founded2017
Founder(s)Jagadeesh Kumar, Madhumitha Udaykumar
Latest revenue₹117 Cr FY25, as per company filings
SectorHome & Living
Country of originIndia

Sources

  • Financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  • Company website, official announcements and press releases
  • Published interviews and statements by the founders and leadership
  • WCRC Business Intelligence Unit research: consumer ratings and reviews, complaint records, search demand and social data
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