This document summarizes rural advertising and the rural marketing environment in India. It notes that rural areas represent 65% of India's population but have low disposable incomes, more family-based decision making, and lack storage and distribution channels. However, rural marketing interest is rising due to increased government programs, agricultural productivity, retail and TV expansion, and marketers placing special emphasis on rural areas given their large size. Common rural marketing strategies include ensuring affordability, awareness, acceptability and availability of products using client-specific promotions and other techniques.