INDIAN CONSUMER TRENDS
Indian consumer goods makers say Q1 sales growth picks up as demand improves
Volume trends from key consumer goods companies, which sell everything from hair and cooking oils to oats, are seen as an important indicator of consumption patterns in the country.
It’s a raging bull market; navigate the next 12-18 months with caution: Pankaj Tibrewal
Pankaj Tibrewal from IKIGAI Asset Manager emphasizes the importance of risk management in the current market scenario due to slowing earnings growth. The firm is eyeing opportunities in sectors like auto ancillaries, pharma, and consumer goods for potential growth. Tibrewal also says that there are still pockets that offer reasonable valuations and probably visibility of earnings growth in FY25 and FY26.
GIFT Nifty signals a positive start for D-Street. Here's the trading setup for today's session
Indian equities surge with Nifty crossing 24300 and Sensex breaching 80000. Tech view sets 24900 as the next target. Dollar weakens, oil prices fall, and rupee settles lower. FII net long increases to Rs 3.78 lakh crore. DIIs buy shares worth Rs 924 crore.
Share market update: Most active stocks on D-Street today in terms of volume
The NSE Nifty index was trading 153.21 points up at 24277.05
66% of Indian consumers prefer to pay less in exchange for watching ads: Survey
The survey highlights evolving consumer preferences towards ad-supported streaming services in India, emphasizing the significance of tailored and relevant ad experiences. As consumers gravitate towards personalized ads and mobile streaming platforms, there is a growing need for streaming media companies to adapt their advertising strategies to meet changing consumer demands.
Consumer spending peaks in non-metro Indian cities: Visa
Visa, a global digital payments provider, revealed on Thursday that non-metro cities in India such as Dharamshala, Mullanpur, and Vishakapatnam are emerging as the biggest daily spenders. This insight comes from Visa Consulting and Analytics' consumer spending trends for the 2024 summer cricket season. Notably, there has been an overall increase in online transactions across all segments, with food and grocery delivery apps showing a 23% surge in usage.
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Rise in value-seeking customers, key FMCG sectors face tampering of growth: Report
The report highlighted a significant shift in consumer spending patterns with a rise in value-seeking buyers, which is evident across consumer businesses. While the consumer may increase their spending on leisure activities, suggesting a good performance for the aviation and hotel industries in FY2024-25, it added.
Share market update: Most active stocks in today's market in terms of volume
The NSE Nifty index closed 65.91 points down at 23501.1
Indian venture capitalists need to pivot to a new model of investing
Indian venture investors are shifting focus from tech startups to safe havens, including direct-to-consumer brands. The trend is towards larger fund sizes, profitability, and slower growth, resembling mid-market private equity. AI investments are lacking in India, leading VCs to diversify into offline spaces and PE territory.
Indian D2C brand market poised to hit $61.3 billion by FY27
The Indian D2C market is set to triple to $61.3 billion by FY27, with a 38% compounded annual growth rate driven by macroeconomic factors like rise in per capita earnings. The market is expected to create 10 million jobs in the retail sector by FY27.
No single theme to drive market; volatility to continue: Milind Karmarkar
So, my belief is that whenever a coalition is at the centre, then you see a decent growth. The clear focus is economics. The clear focus is to do better for the masses and that is what drives the markets, that is what drives the economy as well.
Learn with ETMarkets: How inflation impacts INR & what currency traders should do?
The Indian Rupee (INR) is influenced by global economic trends, inflation, recession fears, and geopolitical tensions. Traders should monitor inflation, anticipate capital flows, and use hedging strategies in the forex market.
HUL, Dabur among 25 stocks in JP Morgan’s ‘overweight’ India portfolio after election results
JP Morgan categorized 25 stocks as 'overweight' post the Lok Sabha election results. It recommend positioning for potential spot-up and volatility-down scenarios
Share market update: Most active stocks on D-Street today in terms of volume
The NSE Nifty index was trading 140.5 points up at 22025.0
Markets can gain another 10% by year end: Samir Arora
But the bottom line is that this is a big event and the FIIs who have been selling for the last few months are not going to sell like this anymore and therefore you will be in a sweet spot where domestic guys are buying and foreigners are trying to build back their positions.
New-age consumer brands trend on deal street
Uppercase–a luggage brand started by former VIP Industries MD Sudip Ghose–is in talks with Flipkart-backer Accel to raise new capital, sources told us. This would be the 3rd major deal in the space after Peak XV Partners’ Mokobara investment and Lighthouse’s bet on Safari.
Share market update: Most active stocks in today's market in terms of volume
The NSE Nifty index closed 183.46 points down at 22704.7
Post-pandemic, Indians shopped...till they dropped (in FY24)
Pent-up demand post-Covid led to booming sales in athleisure wear and lifestyle products. Kumar Rajagopalan notes the unsustainable high growth post-pandemic and the impact on consumer spending.
Share market update: Most active stocks in today's market in terms of volume
The NSE Nifty index closed 10.56 points down at 22957.1
Share market update: Most active stocks on D-Street today in terms of volume
The NSE Nifty index was trading 37.81 points down at 22929.85
Auto component industry to double investment to $7 billion; Craftsman Automation could give 19% return
Auto component industry to double investment to $7 billion; Craftsman Automation could give 19% return. Premiumization trend drives shift to 'premium' vehicles. UV mix in PVs at 60% in FY24. 125cc+ segment in motorcycles at 52% in FY24. Social media influences rural trends. Finance accessibility boosts premiumization. India targets net zero emissions by 2070, promoting EVs and biofuels.
Offline stores are trending as new set of D2C firms emerge
Investors and startup founders are noticing a trend: D2C businesses across various sectors, like fashion, electronics, and food and beverage, are opening physical stores (going offline) even after their initial funding round.
Indian consumer market sees significant drop in average buyer age across cars, smartphones, and TVs
Over the past 5-6 years, the average age of Indian consumers purchasing cars, premium smartphones, and large televisions has decreased significantly, indicating a shift towards younger demographics. Major car manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, and Mercedes-Benz note a decline in the average buying age from the 40s to the mid-30s, with over 70% of electric car buyers being in their 20s and 30s. Similarly, the average age for purchasing Apple iPhones and large-screen televisions has dropped from the 30s to the late 20s to early 30s.
More Indians are travelling than ever before: Mastercard Economics Institute on travel in 2024
In 2024, more Indians are traveling internationally than ever before, driven by a growing middle class and expanded route capacity, according to the Mastercard Economics Institute's report. Domestic air travel surged 21% above 2019 levels, while international travel rose by 4%. Top destinations for Indian travelers this summer include Amsterdam, Singapore, London, Frankfurt, and Melbourne. The report highlights a shift in Indian travel habits towards exploration and discovery, with increased visits to Japan, Vietnam, and the United States.
The Sweet Revolution: Exploring the Manuka honey phenomenon
The rise of Manuka honey in India is a testament to its growing popularity among health-conscious consumers. Known for its potent antibacterial properties and high levels of bioactive compounds like methylglyoxal (MGO), Manuka honey is making its mark on upscale supermarket shelves. Indian customers, drawn to its health benefits, are incorporating it into their diets and gifting it to loved ones. While consumption in India is not as widespread as in other countries like New Zealand or Australia, demand is rising in affluent cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi.
Behind ghost shopping malls, a new consumer trend glimmers
Ghost shopping malls with a vacancy rate of 40% or higher in 2023 are on the rise, with a 59% year-on-year increase in top 8 metros, resulting in 13.3 million sqft of retail space remaining vacant. The loss in value amounts to $800 million. High-grade malls are thriving due to premiumisation and a focus on consumer experience, leading to larger store sizes and better shopping experiences. New factory outlet malls are also set to surge in India.
India reverses old trend in medical consumables business, is now a net exporter
Till now, foreign-sourced goods used to dominate the medical consumables and disposables market in the country. In the fiscal year 2022-23, India was finally able to reverse that old trend, having sold more than it bought.
Move aside WagonR & Swift, India’s newest favourite is Tata Motors' Punch
Tata's Punch becomes India's top-selling car, outpacing Maruti's WagonR and Brezza. This shift underscores changing consumer tastes and hints at a broader transformation in the automotive sector. With consistent leadership, Tata's success reflects evolving market dynamics and suggests a potential reconfiguration in the competitive landscape, signaling a significant milestone for the company in the Indian car market.
Rural FMCG sales outgrew urban for the first time in 5 quarters in Q1: NielsenIQ
In the January-March ’24 quarter, rural markets surpassed urban consumption for packaged consumer goods for the first time in five quarters, with rural growth at 7.6% while urban demand declined by 5.7%. Overall FMCG sector value grew by 6.6% driven by consumption, with flat price growth at 0.1%. NielsenIQ highlighted the growth in the FMCG industry being driven by consumption trends, with rural areas leading the growth. By volume, the sector grew by 6.5% nationally, with non-food sector sales growing at 11% compared to 4.8% for food. Home and personal care categories outperformed food categories, with larger pack sizes driving growth.
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