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Ozempic, Fitness Apps & Olive Oil: Inside India's $170 Billion Wellness Rush
The modern urban consumer is not just trying to get healthier. They are trying to measure health. Health is becoming part of personal identity.
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India's Pink Economy Has Money. But Queerphobia Has A $30 Billion Cost
Over the last decade, large corporates in India -- particularly hospitality groups -- have expanded diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes.
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Women Spend 42% More Time On Shopping, OTT, Messaging Apps Than Men: Report
Women in the 18-24 age bracket spend up to 47 per cent more time on commerce apps than men, making them one of the most valuable user groups.
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India’s Smartphone Market Declined by 4.1 Percent in Q1 2026 Amidst Low Consumer Demand, RAM Shortage: IDC
IDC has released data from its Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, which suggests that India recorded 31 million smartphone shipments in Q1, marking a sharp decline of 4.1 percent from the same period last year. The reason behind the falling shipments is said to be the subdued consumer sentiment because of the post-festive slowdown, along wit...
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"Ridiculously Expensive": Indian Entrepreneur Says Weak Rupee Has Made Shopping In US Unviable
He advised that it is now more practical for Indian consumers to purchase high-end gadgets, such as iPhones within India, as the price gap with Western markets has narrowed considerably.
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Scan, Pay, Forget: Is UPI Making You Spend More Every Day?
Through RuPay credit cards on UPI, users are no longer restricted to their bank balance as well. This changes spending power at the point of sale.
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"We Are Paying Price Of War": Americans Feel Iran Conflict At Gas Stations
On Tuesday, the average US price of a gallon of regular gasoline crossed the psychological barrier of $4.00, shows data from the AAA motor club.
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Gen Z To Drive $1.3 Trillion Spending In India By 2030: Report
By 2030, Gen Z will comprise 27 per cent of India's population and will command USD 1.3 trillion in consumption, reshaping consumer markets with a focus on experiences, sustainability and digital convenience, according to a report.
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Concerts And Sports Events Boost Hotel Demand As Experience Spending Rises In India
International music concerts and major sporting events are boosting India's hotel industry as younger consumers prefer live experiences over shopping, driving demand in key cities.
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Mumbai Man's Swiggy Dineout Bill Touches Rs 1.3 Lakh This Valentine's Day
A single Mumbai bill of Rs 130,155 emerged as the highest in India, according to Swiggy Dineout's Valentine's Day insights. The report also highlights a record 30-diner celebration and a late-night spike in transactions.
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Fast Fashion, Delivery Apps Like Blinkit, Swiggy Tap India's Next Billion Consumers
For all its promise of a billion-people market, the discretionary spending boom in the world’s most populous nation has been powered by “India 1,” only about 150 million affluent, English-speaking Indians in a handful of major cities. Now, with India’s economy headed toward becoming the world’s fourth largest, a new race is on to court th...
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India's Gen Z Borrows To Spend, Chinese Gen Z Saves To Survive
39% of Gen Z reportedly borrowed money for necessities like rent, groceries, and utilities in 2024.
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Has Digital Payment Increased Spending? What Mastercard's Gautam Aggarwal Said
Digital payments have made consumers smarter about how they spend, Mastercard's Asia-Pacific Head Gautam Aggarwal has said.
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Anthropic to Open First India Office in Bengaluru in 2026 as Demand for AI Tools Grows
Anthropic's new office will be located in Bengaluru, widely recognized as the technology hub of India, and operations will start early 2026, the company said. The location would serve as its second office in the Asia Pacific region after Tokyo.
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"Wish Swiggy, Zomato...": Restaurateur Zorawar Kalra On Impact Of GST 2.0
Zorawar Kalra spoke about the impact of GST 2.0 on restaurants and food delivery platforms within the food and hospitality sector.
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Ozempic, Fitness Apps & Olive Oil: Inside India's $170 Billion Wellness Rush
The modern urban consumer is not just trying to get healthier. They are trying to measure health. Health is becoming part of personal identity.
-
India's Pink Economy Has Money. But Queerphobia Has A $30 Billion Cost
Over the last decade, large corporates in India -- particularly hospitality groups -- have expanded diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes.
-
Women Spend 42% More Time On Shopping, OTT, Messaging Apps Than Men: Report
Women in the 18-24 age bracket spend up to 47 per cent more time on commerce apps than men, making them one of the most valuable user groups.
-
India’s Smartphone Market Declined by 4.1 Percent in Q1 2026 Amidst Low Consumer Demand, RAM Shortage: IDC
IDC has released data from its Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, which suggests that India recorded 31 million smartphone shipments in Q1, marking a sharp decline of 4.1 percent from the same period last year. The reason behind the falling shipments is said to be the subdued consumer sentiment because of the post-festive slowdown, along wit...
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"Ridiculously Expensive": Indian Entrepreneur Says Weak Rupee Has Made Shopping In US Unviable
He advised that it is now more practical for Indian consumers to purchase high-end gadgets, such as iPhones within India, as the price gap with Western markets has narrowed considerably.
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Scan, Pay, Forget: Is UPI Making You Spend More Every Day?
Through RuPay credit cards on UPI, users are no longer restricted to their bank balance as well. This changes spending power at the point of sale.
-
"We Are Paying Price Of War": Americans Feel Iran Conflict At Gas Stations
On Tuesday, the average US price of a gallon of regular gasoline crossed the psychological barrier of $4.00, shows data from the AAA motor club.
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Gen Z To Drive $1.3 Trillion Spending In India By 2030: Report
By 2030, Gen Z will comprise 27 per cent of India's population and will command USD 1.3 trillion in consumption, reshaping consumer markets with a focus on experiences, sustainability and digital convenience, according to a report.
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Concerts And Sports Events Boost Hotel Demand As Experience Spending Rises In India
International music concerts and major sporting events are boosting India's hotel industry as younger consumers prefer live experiences over shopping, driving demand in key cities.
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Mumbai Man's Swiggy Dineout Bill Touches Rs 1.3 Lakh This Valentine's Day
A single Mumbai bill of Rs 130,155 emerged as the highest in India, according to Swiggy Dineout's Valentine's Day insights. The report also highlights a record 30-diner celebration and a late-night spike in transactions.
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Fast Fashion, Delivery Apps Like Blinkit, Swiggy Tap India's Next Billion Consumers
For all its promise of a billion-people market, the discretionary spending boom in the world’s most populous nation has been powered by “India 1,” only about 150 million affluent, English-speaking Indians in a handful of major cities. Now, with India’s economy headed toward becoming the world’s fourth largest, a new race is on to court th...
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India's Gen Z Borrows To Spend, Chinese Gen Z Saves To Survive
39% of Gen Z reportedly borrowed money for necessities like rent, groceries, and utilities in 2024.
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Has Digital Payment Increased Spending? What Mastercard's Gautam Aggarwal Said
Digital payments have made consumers smarter about how they spend, Mastercard's Asia-Pacific Head Gautam Aggarwal has said.
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Anthropic to Open First India Office in Bengaluru in 2026 as Demand for AI Tools Grows
Anthropic's new office will be located in Bengaluru, widely recognized as the technology hub of India, and operations will start early 2026, the company said. The location would serve as its second office in the Asia Pacific region after Tokyo.
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"Wish Swiggy, Zomato...": Restaurateur Zorawar Kalra On Impact Of GST 2.0
Zorawar Kalra spoke about the impact of GST 2.0 on restaurants and food delivery platforms within the food and hospitality sector.
