Luxury Market in India
Luxury Market in India
Luxury Market in India
India is home to youngest populations in world till 2030 who are confident in buying
luxury goods online which has led to a significant growth in e-retail of luxury goods
which the earlier generation is afraid.
Indian economy is developing rapidly and Indian consumers are in the “show off”
stage wherein luxury commodities and big brand names mean exclusivity, wealth and
high status
It is predicted that middle-income households will grow from 158 million in 2018 to
300 million by 2030
NEED FOR BRANDS TO CHANGE
1. Online presence: With the rise of Gen Z who prefer shopping from the comfort of
their home brands need to work on their online presence
2. Digital Marketing: Although digital marketing threatens the integrity of brands, it
is necessary to promote the brand with the advent of social media, influencers and
famous
3.Adapting to the new consumer needs: With trends changing and Gen Z taking over
who have a preference of athleisure rather than conventional suits or dresses the
brands have a hard time adapting to the new consumer needs.
Market Value
global personal luxury goods sales will reach €283 billion ($324
billion) by year end, marking a 1% increase over 2019 levels and 29%
over 2020.
the authors predicted the personal luxury goods industry would need
“years to recover to its pre-pandemic level”, but in the in between six
months, consumers have staged a remarkable comeback in terms of
spending. The strategy consulting firm has now revisited its prediction to
€283 billion, meaning that the sector will have closed Covid-19’s income
gap in the space of just one year.
The global luxury goods market size was USD 316.16 billion in 2019. The market is
projected to grow from USD 257.26 billion in 2020 to USD 352.84 billion in 2027
Even though luxury online sales are gaining market share worldwide, the
importance of the physical store continues to increase.
YOUNG CONSUMERS
in fact, by 2026, Millennials and Gen Z will make up more than 60
percent of luxury spending, up from 39% in 2019
Young luxury buyers want brands that are actually credible, with authentic
narratives and honest cultural interventions. In essence, this means that
luxury brands must tick four boxes: be timeless, build emotional connection,
be worn by opinion leaders and by consumers’ social circles, and have social
responsibility.