India

Connected and autonomous vehicles are becoming more widespread, reflecting the automotive industry's digital and technological shift. This report sizes the autonomous vehicle market, specifying the countries and brands embracing driverless…

This report provides valuable insights into product innovation in India, analysing data from Euromonitor’s Innovation platform. The report covers the Beauty, Health and Home categories, showing the level of new brand and sub-brand launch activity.

With a greater focus on health and nutrition in India, an increasing number of consumers are looking for nutritional value in the foods they consume. This is leading to demand for staple foods that offer something extra, such as fortification, or the…

As India has developed, and as its population has transitioned from rural to urban areas, there has been a corresponding shift in dietary habits, with an increased dependence on packaged food and drinks. This has resulted in significant health…

Although the pandemic is over, it has had a lasting impact on consumers’ perceptions of food, with the health and wellness trend continuing to rise within snacks in India, and many health and wellness claims seeing increases in consumption as a…

India faces a critical malnutrition challenge amongst children under five years old. While there has been overall improvement in key indicators, the situation remains severe. Seriously malnourished children face weakened immune systems, potentially…

The health and wellness trend was already rising within dairy products and alternatives before 2020, but was given a boost by the pandemic, and has only continued to rise. Consumers increasingly want to prevent any medical problems by eating the…

The health and wellness trend has been rising within cooking ingredients and meals in India, with the pandemic having a lasting impact on consumers’ perceptions of food; many health and wellness attributes have seen increases in consumption as a…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

Bangalore and Delhi are India’s most economically active cities, supported by population growth, employment in tech industries and higher consumer expenditure and incomes. Cities such as Ghaziabad and Lucknow are set to remain youthful, diverse and…

Flexible paper packaging is the most widely-used packaging format for beauty and personal care products in unit volume terms in India. This is due to its cost-effectiveness, lightweight and portable nature, sustainability credentials, branding…

Following the re-election of Narendra Modi as prime minister, political instability is likely to increase in India, whilst corruption is pervasive and state finances are weak. Economic momentum remains solid and inflation is falling, but exports are…

The global economic outlook remains stable, supported by falling inflation, a strong labour market and sustained consumption. Short-term growth prospects, however, are undermined by the still-high interest rate environment, while a potential cooling…

Flexible plastic, the dominant pack type in India’s home care market, was continuing to record unit volume growth in 2023. The presence of numerous small players in the marketplace is a significant contributory factor to this trend. As these small…

In 2023, sun care in India saw robust double-digit retail current value growth, with sun protection remaining the only category with notable sales. Growth was significantly driven by the continued increase in outdoor activities and events. The rising…

In 2023, skin care in India continued to see robust retail current value growth, maintaining its double-digit growth momentum. A key driver of this growth was the increasing consumer focus on ingredients, with consumer awareness and knowledge driving…

Premium beauty and personal care in India experienced robust double-digit retail current value growth in 2023, driven by categories such as colour cosmetics, skin care, and deodorants. Both international and local premium brands capitalised on this…

Oral care in India experienced mid single-digit retail current value growth in 2023, driven by brands expanding their presence in rural markets, and targeting premiumisation in urban areas. Amongst the various categories within oral care, toothpaste…

Men’s grooming in India experienced substantial retail current value growth in 2023, fuelled by increasing awareness amongst men about grooming and personal care. Historically, men in India showed limited interest in grooming beyond basic hygiene.…

Mass beauty and personal care in India experienced robust retail current value growth in 2023, with a significant driver of sales being the integration of skin care ingredients across various categories. This trend, often referred to as…