Not Trying To Become E-Commerce Company: YouTube India MD Gunjan Soni To NDTV

IndiaSocial CommerceSocial CommerceShoppable VideoCreator EconomyNDTV · September 29, 2026 at 3:58 PM

YouTube India MD Gunjan Soni stated that the company is not trying to become an e-commerce company, in an interview with NDTV. This statement comes as a clarification on the company's stance on e-commerce, amidst the growing trend of social media platforms venturing into online shopping. YouTube has been focusing on enhancing its features to support creators and users in India.

This development is significant for social commerce as it indicates that YouTube India is prioritizing its core video-sharing business over e-commerce ambitions. The move could impact the way creators and brands approach the platform for marketing and sales, and may influence the growth of social commerce in the region. As a result, it will be interesting to see how YouTube India's strategy evolves and how it affects the broader social commerce landscape.

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