India

Cafés/bars maintained exceptional current value growth in India in 2023, with solid growth also seen in outlet numbers. The strongest growth was seen by bars/pubs, partly because this channel was the hardest hot by the pandemic. In addition, in…

In 2023, small local grocers maintained dynamic current value growth in India, although outlet numbers stagnated for another year. This channel also continued to dominate value sales within grocery retailers in this year, accounting for three…

Tissue and hygiene in India continued its positive trajectory in volume and current value terms in 2023, with growth for both retail and away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene. In most categories, volume growth slowed slightly compared with 2022.…

Retail e-commerce maintained dynamic current value growth in India in 2023, with double-digit growth seen across all categories. In particular, quick commerce has gained popularity for packaged food, and daily essentials such as home care products,…

In 2023, high inflation impacted the price of milk due to an increase in feed costs for cattle. This increased the procurement cost of milk, with major brands increasing the retail price per litre. However, demand for milk remained strong in 2023, as…

Bags and luggage experienced significant current value growth in India in 2023, marking a remarkable rebound from the setbacks faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The category was heavily impacted by lockdown restrictions and decreased travel…

Following the reopening of schools and offices, many local consumers have been returning to pre-pandemic lifestyles and thus are more pressed for time. With expansion of the employed female population, households are looking for appliances that allow…

Soy drinks continued to dominate demand for plant-based milk in India at the end of the review period. It is popular for several reasons. Firstly, soy is widely consumed in India in various forms, where it is used in different vegetable-based dishes,…

Other pet food in India is set to maintain solid retail volume and current value growth in 2024. Fish food is expected to maintain its dominance in other pet food, and also see the strongest growth in this year, thanks to conducive factors such as…

Home and garden in India demonstrated resilience and growth in current value terms in 2023, buoyed by various factors which drove increased consumer spending on such products. With rising disposable incomes and a surge in real estate investments,…