Thought Leadership
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product strategy, and the future of data-driven decisions,
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October 2026
Smartphone festive sale 2026: Why buyers wait for the sale but would have bought anyway
Smartphone festive sales in India are led by Flipkart Big Billion Days and the Amazon Great Indian Festival. In Flickly’s 2026 study, 74% of smartphone buyers bought their phone in a sale. Most of these buyers say they would still have bought the same phone without the sale, but at a later date.
September 2026
What do consumers want in an air conditioner?
Urban Indian buyers now rank air quality and health as the top reason to buy, ahead of cooling and running cost, with price only fourth of sixteen. The category still sells on star ratings buyers have moved past.
September 2026
What do Indians want in a washing machine? The Ultimate Guide 2026
Buying guides say Indians want affordability first. Flickly's 2026 study finds recent buyers rank stain removal first and value for money seventh of sixteen.
August 2026
India's Sunscreen Trust Gap: Why users trust their SPF but misread the label
More than 50% of Indian sunscreen users trust their choice, but only about a quarter read the SPF label correctly.
August 2026
India's Healthy Eating Gap: Why shoppers claim healthy choices but buy otherwise
Around 85% of health-motivated Indian shoppers claim healthy choices, but only about 60% actually buy the healthier option.
July 2026
Frozen momos market entry: Why most brands price wrong and position even worse
Why most frozen momo brands are pricing wrong and positioning even worse, mapped across six Indian metros.
July 2026
Complete nutrition beats single-benefit claims in Indian puppy food
Why complete nutrition beats single-benefit claims for Indian puppy owners, and what that means for portfolio strategy.
July 2026
Brand positioning validation: A strategic guide for FMCG brands
Validating brand positioning for a leading regional dairy brand through head-to-head consumer testing.
July 2026
Why Indian chutneys remain the biggest growth opportunity in accompaniments
Why Indian chutneys remain the biggest unconverted growth opportunity in accompaniments.
