Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026
Google Automotive AI and Mastercard's new 'Lifestyle Navigator' are spearheading a wave of AI integration in India, coinciding with a massive consumer shift toward premium, data-driven products. As the market for high-quality consumer goods is projected to reach Rs 50,000 crore by 2028, AI is becoming the primary differentiator in automotive and fintech sectors.
India's ice cream sector is shifting from mass-market volume to high-value 'healthy indulgence,' with the market projected to reach ₹50,000 crore by 2028. Driven by a 10.5% value growth rate, consumers are increasingly opting for low-sugar, protein-enriched, and vegan options over traditional formats.
India’s ice cream market is undergoing a structural shift toward 'better-for-you' products, with the sector projected to reach Rs 50,000 crore by 2028. Driven by a 48% consumer preference for healthy snacking, brands are prioritizing protein-enriched, vegan, and low-sugar innovations over traditional high-calorie formats.