Outbound sales in India — a practical 2026 guide (DLT, WhatsApp, calling)
Selling outbound into and from India means DLT-registered SMS, WhatsApp-first opens, and TRAI-compliant calling. Here's what's different and how to run it without getting blocked.
Short answer: outbound in India in 2026 runs on three rails — DLT-registered SMS (TRAI mandate), WhatsApp-first opening (highest reply rate for SMB), and TRAI-compliant calling with local caller-ID. Email still works for enterprise; WhatsApp wins SMB.
What's different in India
- SMS requires DLT registration with your operator — unregistered headers/templates are blocked.
- WhatsApp Business templates must be Meta-approved; the 24-hour window opens after the recipient messages first.
- Calling benefits hugely from an India-native DID (per-agent OAuth via providers like FreJun) — connect rates jump with a local number.
- Pricing in ₹ matters: show INR, settle in INR.
The playbook
Lead with a WhatsApp approved-template, follow with a local-number call on positive intent, and reserve email for enterprise procurement. Autocloz enforces DLT + WhatsApp opt-in at the dispatch gate and defaults your pricing to ₹ for Indian visitors.
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