Consumer

In an exclusive conversation, Fireside Ventures' Vinay Singh outlines why Gen Z, AI and emerging India will dominate consumer trends in 2026, as the firm closes its INR 2,265 crore Fund IV

This new consumer fund brings Fireside's total assets under management to INR 5,300 crore, with plans to back early and growth-stage brands

Bain, Deloitte and other analysts point to a decisive shift in purchasing power beyond metros. With USD 400 billion in creator-influenced spend and booming digital payments, smaller cities are becoming India's D2C engine

With smart discovery, personalised recommendations, and leaner acquisition, AI is rapidly redefining the growth strategy of India's consumer brands

As domestic consumption climbs past 30%, India's young coffee drinkers are pushing brands toward omnichannel strategies, easy-brew formats, and a new playbook built on accessibility and convenience

A new wave of Indian sneaker start-ups is redefining a USD 3.9 billion market through sustainability, cultural storytelling, and local collaborations

An EY report revealed that 74 per cent of consumers have noticed more private label options where they shop, and 70 per cent say these products are now displayed more prominently, often placed at eye level, signalling a strategic retail push.

Homegrown brands have increasingly gained a foothold in Indian consumerism, with 58 per cent of the respondents saying that they like to shop for products mainly from local or small businesses, with 76 per cent of the group saying they appreciate authentic communication by local brands, along with innovative solutions for everyday problems.

A creative technologist with a background in business strategy, architecture, digital product design, and audio storytelling, Seth's career is built on one guiding principle: design is a form of care.

India's compound annual trade volume growth rate is expected to rise from 5.2 per cent to 7.2 per cent, underscoring the nation's increasing significance in global commerce.

With more GenZs than the entire population of the United States, their spending power will be a defining factor in shaping India's economic trajectory

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, plans to contribute USD 35 million in equity and an additional USD 30 million in co-investment.

Profitability of airlines is set to improve in 2025, however, growth will be limited due to supply chain issues

Although the passenger traffic would be in the positive for the rest of FY25, the industry will still be plagued by global supply chain issues

The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, aims to align India's aviation sector with international conventions and best practices. It promises a more coherent regulatory environment to foster growth and ensure compliance with global norms, positioning India as a key player in global aviation.

India's PC market shipped an all-time high of 4.49 million units in 3Q24, according to IDC

Over 5 lakh domestic passengers took to the skies in a single day, marking a historic figure. Pricing competitiveness, festival season, weddings and an increasing disposable income fuelled the sector's growth

A large portion of consumers spend between INR 500 and INR 2000 monthly on online purchases

"For any company to be successful, there are two critical ingredients – being customer first in its thinking and execution and leveraging technology to launch winning products," shares Abhiraj Singh Bhal, Co-Founder and CEO, Urban Company

The Indian centre will help Amazon's international robotics division that launched its first robot Astro, last year

The fresh capital will be used to build a robust digital financial ecosystem for all stakeholders