The rise of a tech influencer: Manish Jain’s journey from mobile shop owner to digital icon
New Delhi : In a landscape where flashy visuals and studio setups dominate, Manish Jain carved a different path — one that started on the streets of Delhi and led to the screens of millions across the country.
Back in the mid-2010s, Jain was just another young man trying to make ends meet in the capital. Born and raised in Panipat, Haryana, he worked various jobs — including a brief spell in fitness — before deciding to open a small mobile shop in Rohini in 2015. It wasn’t glamourous, but it was his own.
That mobile shop would unknowingly become the launchpad for one of India’s most influential digital careers.
The Beginning of Something Bigger
In 2019, without any background in content creation, Jain began filming simple videos — phone reviews, tech tips, and small giveaways — right outside his store. No lights, no scripts, no fluff. Just honest opinions and a natural connection with the people around him.
His style? Raw and relatable. His audience? Anyone with a phone and curiosity.
And it clicked.
From Local Videos to National Recognition
Today, Manish Jain is a household name in India’s tech influencer space. His reach is staggering:
31M+ followers on Instagram
11M+ subscribers on YouTube
And millions more engaging with his content daily across multiple platforms
But beyond the numbers lies a deeper impact. Jain is known for championing accessibility — regularly gifting phones to underprivileged students, surprising fans with giveaways, and staying in direct contact with his followers.
His content isn’t curated for perfection; it’s created for connection.
A New Face of Influence
Jain’s meteoric rise has reshaped how creators — and brands — approach influence. In an age where authenticity is more valuable than aesthetics, he has become a case study in community-first branding.
“I wasn’t trying to build a brand,” Manish reflects. “I was just trying to help people make smarter choices with their money. And along the way, I found a family online.”
His humility is as consistent as his uploads. While other creators chase virality, Jain focuses on consistency, trust, and impact — and it’s working.
More Than an Influencer
Manish Jain represents a new wave of Indian creators: rooted in reality, driven by purpose, and unafraid to do things differently. His journey is proof that with grit, generosity, and a smartphone, anyone can rewrite their story.
From a ₹9,000 salary to changing how India consumes tech content — Jain’s story is not just inspiring, it’s defining a digital generation.
