Alcohol use in India remains deeply regional — from Goa’s near-universal participation to Kerala’s gradual retreat. As income, tourism, and social attitudes intersect, the map underscores how policy and culture jointly shape India’s drinking habits more than affordability alone.
MakeMyTrip’s FY25 growth was powered by hotels and packages, while air ticketing growth remained moderate. Non-air categories now contribute over 40% of gross bookings, reflecting a structural shift toward premium, experience-driven travel demand.
Alcohol use in India is heavily age- and gender-skewed — concentrated in middle-aged men and nearly absent among women. As incomes rise and norms evolve, future shifts may depend less on affordability and more on changing perceptions of social acceptability.
India’s alcohol landscape is evolving - with male consumption declining by nearly 36% in relative terms over five years and female consumption remaining flat.
Overall productivity stood at ₹21.5 crore per outlet, underscoring Sai Silks Kalamandir’s strong regional footprint, efficient store formats, and ability to sustain premium performance across diverse South Indian markets.
Kitchen, Dining, and Pooja Needs dominate the Home & Office category, jointly accounting for nearly 40% of sales.
SBI Cards’ online retail spend share has crossed 62.5% in H1 FY26, up nearly 20 percentage points in five years. The growth underscores India’s deepening digital consumption - with e-commerce, travel, and lifestyle categories now powering the majority of credit card transactions.
SBI Cards’ retail spends rose to ₹89,611 cr in Q2 FY26, maintaining double-digit growth though moderating from FY24 highs. The trend reflects a normalization in consumer spending as India’s credit card market matures, led by higher-value purchases and resilient premium category demand.
Toothpaste volumes have re-entered negative territory in FY26, highlighting weak rural recovery and saturation in core markets. With the base flattening, future growth will depend less on penetration and more on premium segments, innovation, and distribution efficiency.
MakeMyTrip’s gross bookings surged to $9.8 B in FY25, with H1 FY26 already at $5.1 B. The growth reflects India’s travel recovery, digital adoption, and rising spend on premium and international travel.
While in-store sales account for 76% of Lenskart’s eyewear volume in India, nearly one-third of transactions now occur online, underscoring its evolution into a true omnichannel brand. Extending this digital integration globally could unlock higher margins and stronger customer engagement.
With over 2,500 stores globally, Lenskart’s footprint reflects both India’s urban-rural depth and rising global ambition. Tier-2 India drives volume expansion, while Japan and Southeast Asia spearhead the brand’s next phase of international growth.
Lenskart’s India operations anchor its scale, but international markets now drive 39% of revenue and 44% of product margins, reflecting superior unit economics. This shift toward premium international growth strengthens Lenskart’s global positioning and earnings stability.
Lenskart’s Gold program has scaled to 13.4 Mn members by H1 FY26, driving ₹63 Cr in subscription income. The surge highlights growing adoption of membership-led loyalty, transforming one-time eyewear buyers into recurring customers and reinforcing Lenskart’s omni-channel moat.
With 64% of transactions between ₹2,000–₹10,000, Lenskart has established itself in India’s mass-premium eyewear segment. The dual presence in budget (18%) and premium (18%) tiers shows its ability to scale across income brackets while deepening brand relevance.
Lenskart’s expansion is increasingly frequency-driven, reflecting the success of its subscription and loyalty ecosystem. Rising transaction intensity per user points to a maturing, retention-led growth model rather than one powered by customer acquisition alone.
