Convenience food sector in India has been growing at a fast pace in the recent years. Affordability, willingness to experiment different and new products, changing tastes and preferences are the key drivers of this growth. Advancements in the food processing techniques and packaging technology resulting in extended shelf life are large contributors to the growth […]
The Indian cold chain sector is driven by the increasing demand for perishable products from urban areas as well as the overall need to reduce wastage of agricultural produce and other perishable products. Despite holding significant position in global production of dairy products, fruits & vegetables, food grains and fish, India’s contribution to global food […]
The domestic paints and coatings sector presents a significant opportunity owing to the rising emphasis on aesthetics and design. Product portfolios of Indian paint companies have undergone considerable improvements in the recent years. Large scale urbanisation and developments in construction sector are the key drivers for the high growth in the decorative paints segment. Significant […]
India is ranked 11th among attractive travel destinations in the Asia Pacific region according to World Economic Forum. The country is witnessing buoyant domestic as well as foreign tourist arrivals. Foreign tourist arrivals increased from 5.78 million to 6.97 million during 2010 to 2013 registering a growth rate of 8%. Apart from leisure tourism, business […]
India is the leading producer of milk in the world and accounted 17% of the global milk production during 2012-13. Northern India accounts for a major share of 52% of the total milk production. The dairy sector plays a significant role in rural economic development generating employment to over 72 million people. The dairy sector […]
Healthcare accounts for 5% of the GDP in India and is among the largest in the world. As per World Bank statistics, in India, around 93% of all hospitals, 64% of beds and 82% of doctors are in the private sector. In view of providing healthcare facilities to all sections of the society and to […]
India is among the fast growing printing ink markets globally spurred by the rapid expansion of the domestic print markets. Backed by a strong demand from key end user segments such as package printing, newsprint, publishing and other commercial printing, the printing ink market in India has registered strong growth in the recent years. The […]
Indian confectionery market mirrors its global counterpart with a well entrenched presence of multinational companies, wide portfolio of brands, frequent product launches, intense marketing and advertisement campaigns. Consumption of confectionery products is not restricted to children anymore. Adults have opened up to consumption of confectionery in a big way. Several companies are launching confectionery products […]
India with its diverse climate, ample sunlight and rich soil is among the top horticulture producers in the world. Horticulture contributes around 25-30% to the agriculture GDP of the country and supports the country’s economy by generating large scale employment as well as supplementing income in rural areas. In 2013-14, the country produced 84 million […]
Metal can packaging caters to a wide range of food, beverage and non-food products in India where the integrity, durability, shelf life and visual appeal take priority over other functional and economic factors determining the choice of packaging. Broadly, in India, metal packaging can be divided as tinplate (including TFS & CRCA) and aluminium packaging. […]
