Category: <span>Consumer Behaviour</span>

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…