Say hello to the new Maharajahs: India is the next luxury hub

For a decade, China has been the engine for global luxury growth. China now accounts for 25% of global luxury spending, but this year, China’s growth has slowed to a trickle.

India today is a much smaller luxury market, representing 5% of global luxury spend, but it’s suddenly seeing explosive growth.

GDP growth, 8.2% in 2023, lit the touch paper. Next: the fireworks.

India is the fastest-growing major global economy. Political reform and a fast-growing, hyper-aspirational, young middle-class are driving India toward being the third largest consumer market globally.

The luxury and ultra-luxury sectors, across real estate, hospitality, apparel, accessories and automotive, are witnessing phenomenal growth. In BDA’s latest insight piece, we analyse the tremendous growth of luxury in India.

• India successfully rebounded from the disruptions of COVID-19 to emerge as the fastest-growing major economy
• By 2030, 25% of India’s population will be aged between 20 and 33, positioning India as the largest “young consumer market” globally
• The credit landscape has significantly shifted towards “buy now, pay later”, driven by an expanding ecosystem and increased discretionary spending
• The Reserve Bank of India is enhancing credit accessibility in underserved sectors such as agriculture, small and medium enterprises and housing
• India as a global tech hub has driven widespread adoption of digital payments, online shopping and social media engagement, prompting local companies to integrate new technologies to cater to evolving consumer demands
• India’s luxury market is set to more than triple by 2030, driven by a growing consumer base and increasing wealth, particularly from high-net-worth individuals
• India’s burgeoning high-end market is attracting global brands and incubating local luxury too 

Download the full report for more insights on the luxury sector in India

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