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Global Consumer Confidence Climbs for Third Straight Month
Consumer Behaviour

Global Consumer Confidence Climbs for Third Straight Month

Ipsos' July 2026 index rises 1.1 points to 49.0, with India leading at 67.1. Here's the psychology behind the third straight gain…

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Flat global confidence hides a now-next gap
Consumer Behaviour

Consumer confidence is flat. The signals are not.

Ipsos’ September 2026 index is unchanged at 48.4, but India leads at 66.9. Here’s why the now-next gap matters for brand strategy.

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A 60% price surge did not stop gold buyers—it changed them
Consumer Behaviour

Gold Sales Fell 15% During Ganesh Chaturthi—Here’s Why

A 60% gold price surge pushed Ganesh Chaturthi volume down 15%. Yet wedding and self-purchase demand stayed resilient—what this reveals.

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India's new pricing rules could kill fake discount anchors
Pricing Psychology

What India’s New E-commerce Rules Mean for Discount Psychology

India's new e-commerce rules redefine the 30-day reference price and sponsored-listing transparency. Here's what it means for discount-led strategy.

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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…

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The Premiumisation Paradox in Indian Smartphones
Pricing Psychology

Why Indians Now Wait Longer but Spend More on Smartphones

India’s smartphone market shows a pricing paradox: longer upgrade cycles, EMI-led spending and selective premiumisation. Here’s what it means for brands.

3 min read
Why 91% of India’s Next Gen Notice Funny Brands
Marketing Psychology

Why 91% of India’s Next Gen Pay Attention to Funny Brands

New Snapchat-Omnicom research shows 91% of India's Next Gen pay more attention to funny brands—and forced humour can backfire. Here's what marketers…

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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.

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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.

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Old Brands, New Moats: India’s Revival Playbook
Branding

Why Indian Legacy Brands Are Suddenly Winning Again

Dormant brands are turning consumer memory into a moat, with Campa, Chetak and Sierra proving legacy recall can cut awareness costs.

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CEAT’s shift from rhino toughness to smart mobility
Branding

CEAT’s Brand Evolution: From Rugged Rhino to Smart Mobility

CEAT replaced its rhino and ‘Born Tough’ tagline with a safer, smarter mobility purpose. Here’s what the repositioning teaches brand leaders.

3 min read
What Actually Drives India's D2C Growth Now
Consumer Behaviour

India’s D2C Growth Goes Under the Lens at e4m Summit 5.0

The e4m D2C Summit 5.0 gathers India's direct-to-consumer leaders to decode consumer behaviour, digital-first strategy and what actually drives durable growth.

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