Mint Explainer | Social media addiction ruling: What it means for Instagram, YouTube in India
How significant is India for Big Tech?
Critical. India is the largest user base for Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. As of October 2025, Facebook had 403 million monthly active users in India, Instagram 481 million, and YouTube 500 million, according to data from Statista. While revenue contribution is lower, the market is central to data, scale, and future growth, especially given India’s young user base.
