India

2022 is set to be another year of retail volume and current value recovery for personal accessories across categories. The rebound expected in the year overall has largely been driven by a return of complete mobility as the COVID-19 pandemic has…

In early 2022, India witnessed a less intense third wave of COVID-19, while the country’s successful vaccination eased local consumers’ fears. Accordingly, the government further eased restrictions placed on gyms, health centres, and sports clubs,…

In 2022, flexibility in scheduling flights is helping to improve consumer confidence and thereby leading to a strong rebound for airlines in India. Due to the uncertainty surrounding any potential new waves of COVID-19, consumers are searching for…

The pandemic led to almost flat retail current value sales of gum in India in 2020, but as the lockdown restrictions were gradually lifted, sales of gum saw an uptick in 2021, with growth also expected in 2022 in both retail volume and current value…

In 2021, almost all tobacco categories witnessed a rebound from a low base, due to improved mobility and tax stability. In 2020, tobacco consumption saw a significant decline, as all tobacco categories were deemed non-essential, which resulted in a…

Value sales growth of pet products in 2022 remains on a par with 2021 levels with further double-digit growth. An exponential increase in pet adoption rates during the pandemic has driven up sales of pet products in India. Factors such as affluence…

India’s cat population has grown rapidly since the start of the pandemic, with the local cat population set to almost double by 2023 compared to 2019. Most of this growth has been driven by lockdowns as a result of the pandemic, with the adoption…

After the second wave of COVID-19 hit India in the first half of 2021, the pandemic was believed to be under control due to a rise in vaccination rates. Although the country experienced a third wave in early 2022 as a result of the Omicron variant of…

In India, the sun shines bright for most of the year. This gives sun care companies a good opportunity to expand their coverage and increase their sales. However, this has not happened at the expected pace due to the low adoption rate of such…

With subsequent waves of infection, domestic hygiene remained a major consideration for consumers when buying monthly groceries in 2021. Despite the growth being on a larger scale, the category has expanded due to increased penetration driven by…

Retail sales of eggs in India witnessed a full recovery in 2021 after huge losses in 2020 due to negative press reports regarding a link between egg consumption and COVID-19 transmission. Nevertheless, these were quickly refuted and demand through…

Many professionals, especially within the IT and ITES sector, continued to work from home for most of 2021. Also, even though several offices returned to in-person working during the year, they operated in a hybrid mode, which meant being in the…

Over 2022, several new companies have emerged in topical antifungals and topical germicidals/antiseptics in India. This is expanding the number of products available for consumers, which in turn is leading to greater competition. With the resumption…

Despite concerns about climate change, figures for action fall short of those for awareness, highlighting that Indians are not following through with their actions to tackle environmental issues. However, a high percentage of Meat Avoiders, the…

Samant Soma Wines Ltd retained its leadership of wine in India in 2021, after nearly two decades of consistent growth, which was temporarily halted by the pandemic in 2020. The player’s diverse portfolio consists of wine made from 15 different grape…

Increased mobility and the reopening of on-trade were the primary reasons for alcoholic drinks bouncing back in 2021. The Indian government did not implement a uniform lockdown in the country as it had done in 2020. Mobility gradually increased to…

In line with the resumption of scheduled international flights from late March 2022, both inbound and outbound tourism figures are set to witness notable growth after a slump of two years. An easing of pandemic-related restrictions, mass vaccination,…

While Indian passenger car sales witnessed a recovery in 2021, the industry continues to reel under supply chain challenges. The government is taking various initiatives to spur local production and make India self-reliant. Furthermore, with…

The multiple lockdowns due to COVID-19 in 2020 meant people were secluded at home, which hampered growth in baby food in this year, as mothers preferred breastfeeding their babies, as they had more time at home with their children. However, with the…

Ice cream is expected to see significant retail volume and current value increases in India in 2022, after being particularly hard-hit during the pandemic in 2020, and seeing only slow recovery in 2021. The primary reason for the expectation of…