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Category: <span>Consumer Behaviour</span>

Why non-luggage brands now want to own your airport look
Consumer Behaviour

Why non-luggage brands now want to own your airport look

SNITCH, Rare Rabbit, Acer and more are entering India's $4.3 billion luggage market. Here's the psychology behind the airport look.

3 min read
India's middle class is too diverse for one-size targeting
Consumer Behaviour

India’s Middle-Income Majority Is Now Too Diverse for One Segment

India's middle-income band now covers 53% of top-city households. Income alone hides real buying triggers; marketers need transition moments.

2 min read
AI search is no longer a one-platform game
Consumer Behaviour

AI Discovery Is Splintering Past ChatGPT. Here’s How to Adapt

ChatGPT's share of AI prompts fell from 70% to 50% in 2026 as Gemini, Claude and Google AI Overviews rose. Here's how…

3 min read
Magnum wants to make Diwali an ice cream occasion
Consumer Behaviour

Why Magnum Is Turning Diwali Into an Ice Cream Occasion

Magnum is cutting prices, reformulating and trying to create a Diwali ice cream ritual in India. Here's what that teaches about occasion…

3 min read
Trust Is the First Conversion in Nigerian Markets
Consumer Behaviour

Why Trust Comes Before Transactions in Nigerian Markets

Nigerian founders reveal the psychological triggers that convert cautious buyers: relatability, social proof, visible credibility and consistent quality.

3 min read
Spending rises while consumer mood falls—what brands should do
Consumer Behaviour

US Shoppers Spend More but Feel Worse: A Mood Paradox

US consumer sentiment is falling while spending keeps rising. Goldman Sachs points to trust, headlines and institutions—not just income. What it means…

3 min read
Zero paid ads, 15,000 racers: a community flywheel
Consumer Behaviour

Zero ads, 15,000 racers: HYROX India’s community flywheel

How HYROX India grew from 1,600 to 15,000 racers with zero paid marketing—and what measurable goals, social proof and community mean for…

3 min read
Why Akasa Elevate bets on status before points redemption
Consumer Behaviour

Akasa Elevate and the Psychology of Airline Loyalty

How Akasa Elevate uses status, flexibility and first-party data to shape Indian flyer loyalty before points redemption goes live.

3 min read
91% of India's Next Gen pay more attention to funny brands
Consumer Behaviour

India’s Next Gen: 91% pay more attention to funny brands

Snapchat and Omnicom's six-country study shows 91% of India's Next Gen pay more attention to funny brands—but forced humour backfires.

3 min read
The psychology behind India's homegrown beauty shift
Consumer Behaviour

Why Indian Shoppers Are Choosing Homegrown Beauty Brands

Affordability is only part of the story. Local relevance, social proof and lower trial risk are reshaping India's beauty basket.

3 min read
Jamai Premium, Shagun Pricing and India’s Buying Code
Consumer Behaviour

Jamai Premium, Shagun Pricing and India’s Buying Code

Bharat Lab and Rediffusion map everyday Indian habits—bargaining, festive buying, kitty parties—into a consumer behaviour playbook brands can test.

3 min read
The viewership dip isn’t a demand collapse
Consumer Behaviour

What F1’s Apple TV Dip Teaches Brands About Demand Signals

F1’s U.S. viewership fell sharply after moving to Apple TV, but attendance and engagement rose. Here’s how to read the demand behind…

3 min read