Sector Overview & Why SMS Matters
Why SMS is Essential for This Sector
- Flash sale SMS drives 4–6× higher conversion than email
- Loyalty reward SMS increases repeat purchase frequency
- Stock arrival alert SMS drives immediate footfall to stores
- Festive offer campaigns reach customers on any phone
- Distributor payment SMS reduces overdue collections
- OTP for loyalty apps in under 5 seconds
- Win-back SMS recovers 20–30% lapsed customers
- Works without internet — reaches Tier 2/3 customers
All commercial SMS senders must complete TRAI DLT registration. Fivo SMS provides complete onboarding support. DLT Guide >>
Complete SMS Use Cases
Flash Sale & Offer Campaigns
Bulk promotional flash sale SMS to opted-in non-DND customers — limited-time offers, clearance sales, buy-one-get-one campaigns, festive Diwali/Navratri/Eid offers, and exclusive member discounts. Achieves 4–6× higher conversion rates than equivalent email campaigns at a fraction of the cost.
- Flash sale & limited-time offer SMS
- Festive season campaign (Diwali / Navratri / Eid)
- New product launch announcement
- Category clearance & discount campaign
- Early bird & exclusive member offer SMS
Loyalty & Rewards Programme SMS
Loyalty programme points earned notifications, points expiry reminders, tier upgrade celebrations, cashback credited alerts, and exclusive member-only offers — driving repeat purchase frequency and increasing customer lifetime value across retail chains and D2C brands.
- Points earned on purchase notification
- Points expiry reminder — redeem now
- Tier upgrade celebration SMS
- Cashback credited to wallet
- Exclusive member offer SMS
OTP & App Authentication
High-priority OTP for loyalty app login, online store checkout, payment authorisation, and account recovery — delivered in under 5 seconds on all networks. Critical for retail loyalty apps, online grocery platforms, and pharmacy ordering systems where OTP delay causes order abandonment.
- Loyalty app login OTP
- Online store checkout payment OTP
- Account registration OTP
- Forgot password recovery OTP
- Admin portal access OTP
Stock Arrival & Availability Alerts
Notify customers when out-of-stock products are back available, when new seasonal collections arrive, when exclusive limited-stock items are released, and when pharmacy products previously unavailable are restocked — driving immediate store or app visits.
- Out-of-stock product back-in-stock alert
- New seasonal collection arrival notification
- Limited stock availability alert
- Pharmacy medicine availability notification
- Pre-order product shipped notification
Distributor & Trade Partner SMS
FMCG distributor and trade channel communication — new scheme and rate card announcements, order confirmation, payment due reminders, incentive programme updates, and field sales representative coordination — managing India's vast general trade distribution network via SMS.
- New trade scheme & rate card announcement
- Order confirmed & dispatched notification
- Payment due reminder to distributor
- Incentive & target achievement SMS
- Field sales rep daily target update
Payment & Credit Reminders
Trade credit payment due date reminders, EMI plan payment alerts for consumer durables, credit note and debit note notifications, and overdue payment follow-up SMS to retailers and distributors — improving working capital cycles across retail and FMCG supply chains.
- Trade credit due date reminder
- Consumer durable EMI reminder
- Credit note & debit note notification
- Overdue payment follow-up SMS
- Payment received & balance updated
Post-Purchase & Review SMS
Post-purchase thank you with review request, product recommendation for complementary items, re-order reminder for consumable FMCG products, subscription renewal for auto-delivery, and referral programme incentive — driving repeat revenue and social proof.
- Post-purchase thank you & review request
- Product recommendation SMS
- Re-order reminder for consumables
- Subscription renewal alert
- Referral bonus earned notification
Promotional & Win-Back Campaigns
Win-back campaigns for customers who haven't purchased in 60–90 days, birthday and anniversary special offers, seasonal catalogue launches, new store opening invitations, and corporate bulk purchase offer SMS — maintaining customer engagement across the purchase lifecycle.
- Win-back campaign (60/90-day lapsed)
- Birthday & anniversary special offer
- New store opening invitation
- Corporate bulk purchase offer
- Seasonal catalogue launch campaign
Sample DLT-Registered SMS Templates
Order #{#order_id#} placed for INR {#amount#} at {#store_name#}. Delivery: {#delivery_date#}. Track: {#track_url#}. -{#brand_name#}
🎁 You earned {#points#} points on your purchase of INR {#amount#} at {#store_name#}! Total: {#total_points#} pts. Redeem: {#redeem_url#}. -{#brand_name#}
Your OTP for {#app_name#} is {#otp#}. Valid for {#validity#} mins. Do NOT share with anyone. -{#brand_name#}
Great news! {#product_name#} is back in stock at {#store_name#}. Shop now: {#shop_url#} or visit your nearest store. Limited stock! -{#brand_name#}
FLASH SALE! Up to {#discount#}% off storewide at {#brand_name#} today only. Shop: {#shop_url#} or visit {#store_name#}. T&C apply. -{#brand_name#}
Dear {#distributor_name#}, INR {#amount#} due against invoice {#invoice_no#} by {#due_date#}. Pay: {#payment_url#} or contact {#rep_name#}. -{#brand_name#}
Hi {#customer_name#}, we miss you at {#brand_name#}! Here's {#discount#}% off your next purchase. Use code: {#code#}. Shop: {#shop_url#}. Valid till {#expiry#}. -{#brand_name#}
🎁 New {#collection_name#} collection now available at {#brand_name#}! Shop first: {#shop_url#} or visit {#store_name#}. Limited stock. -{#brand_name#}
All variables must be pre-tagged. All URLs must be DLT-whitelisted. Template Guide >>
Why Choose Fivo SMS
🛍 Free POS & E-Commerce API Integration
Integrate Fivo SMS with your Point-of-Sale (POS) system, online store, loyalty platform, or FMCG distributor management system via free REST API. Automate loyalty points SMS at checkout, stock-back alerts from inventory management, and payment due reminders from your credit management system.
✅ 100% DLT Compliant — All Routes
All retail and FMCG SMS — Transactional (OTP, order confirmations, loyalty alerts) and Promotional (flash sales, festive campaigns, win-back) — validated against TRAI-registered PE IDs, Sender IDs, and templates. Full TRAI TCCCPR 2018 compliance built into every campaign.
📡 Campaign Management for Festive Season
Bulk campaign tools for Diwali, Navratri, Eid, Christmas, and seasonal sale campaigns — with contact segmentation by purchase history, geography, or loyalty tier. Schedule multi-wave campaigns across the festive calendar and track real-time response rates and conversion analytics.
🌐 Pan-India Reach — Tier 2/3 Markets
FMCG growth in India is driven by Tier 2 and 3 cities and rural markets. Fivo SMS reaches customers on Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL — including basic mobile phones without internet. Regional language SMS available for Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, and Gujarati markets.
👥 Distributor Network Communication
Dedicated SMS workflows for FMCG distributor and retailer communication — scheme announcements, order confirmations, payment reminders, and field rep coordination — managing India's vast general trade distribution network of lakhs of kiranas and small retailers.
💰 Transparent Volume Pricing
No hidden charges, no monthly minimums. Volume pricing for FMCG companies and retail chains sending 10 lakh+ SMS per month. 18% GST itemised on every invoice. Purchase as wallet credits with 12-month validity — scale during festive season campaigns. View Pricing >>
How to Get Started
Contact Fivo SMS & Share Requirements
Share entity type (retail chain / FMCG brand / D2C / pharmacy), monthly SMS volume by type, POS or platform name for API integration, and DLT registration status.
Complete DLT PE Registration
Register as a Principal Entity on a TRAI DLT portal. Required: GST, PAN, CIN, Aadhaar of authorised signatory. Retail and FMCG companies complete this with our guided support in 3–5 working days. DLT Guide >>
Register Sender ID & All Templates
Register your 6-character Sender ID and all templates — OTP, order confirmations, loyalty alerts, stock-back notifications, flash sale campaigns, distributor payment reminders — with pre-tagged variables per October 2024 TRAI mandate.
Complete PE–TM Binding with Fivo SMS
Link your PE to Fivo SMS as your Telemarketer via DLT portal binding chain. Fivo SMS approves within 1 business day.
Integrate POS / Platform or Go Live via Panel
Connect Fivo SMS REST API to your POS, loyalty platform, or e-commerce store. Load SMS credits (18% GST applicable). First flash sale campaigns and OTP go live within minutes of DLT confirmation.
Industries Served Across India
India's economy spans virtually every industry sector — Fivo SMS serves businesses across all these verticals with purpose-built SMS communication solutions.
Delhi NCR is one of India's largest retail and FMCG consumption markets, with thousands of distributors, wholesalers, supermarkets, and online retail brands operating across the region. From Kirana stores and shopping malls to large FMCG distribution networks, businesses rely on fast and reliable communication to inform customers about offers, product launches, order confirmations, delivery updates, and payment reminders. Fivo SMS helps retail chains, FMCG companies, and distributors send promotional campaigns, customer loyalty messages, stock availability alerts, and transactional notifications instantly through secure, DLT-compliant SMS infrastructure across India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get in Touch
📞 Contact Fivo SMS
Noida, UP — 201301
When enquiring, please mention:
- Entity type (retail chain / FMCG / D2C / pharmacy)
- Monthly volume — OTP, Transactional, Promotional
- POS / loyalty platform name for integration
- DLT registration status
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Contact Fivo SMS for retail chains, supermarkets, FMCG brands, D2C companies, and pharmacy chains across India. Flash sale campaigns, loyalty SMS, distributor alerts, free POS API integration.
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