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Urban Indian consumer sentiment rises by 1.9 points in October 2023
Mumbai: Consumer sentiment for urban Indians is up 1.9 percentage points in October 2023, displaying further improvement in consumer sentiment over September 2023, according to the Refinitiv-Ipsos India Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) report for India.
The monthly PCSI result which is driven by the aggregation of the four, weighted, sub-Indices, has surged across all the 4 sub-indices: the PCSI Economic Expectations (“Expectations”) Sub-Index is up 4.0 percentage points; the PCSI Employment Confidence (“Jobs”) Sub- Index has slightly moved up 0.2 percentage points; the PCSI Current Personal Financial Conditions (“Current Conditions”) Sub-Index is up 1.3 percentage points; and the PCSI Investment Climate (“Investment”) Sub-Index is up 1.9 percentage points.
Ipsos India CEO Amit Adarkar elucidating on the findings of the survey said, “Consumer Sentiment among urban Indians has been showing a steady improvement since July 2023, and sustaining through October 2023. We also see improvement across the 4 sub-indices of economy, jobs, personal finances and investments. Sentiment around the economy has seen a major boost of 4 percentage points and likewise for investments (1.9 percentage points) and personal finances (1.3 percentage points).”
“Indian economy is on a firm growth track. With the recent downturn in food inflation and increased bonhomie about the upcoming festival period, urban consumer sentiment is getting more upbeat. Recently concluded various eCommerce sales also reflect this sentiment,”
Adarkar added.
Since March 2023, Ipsos India has moved the survey from covering only netizens to include an expanded offline sample, using the Ipsos IndiaBus – 1800 offline sample + 400 online sample, covering 16 cities across the length and breadth of the country, scientifically chosen, from NCCS A, B & C. More representative of the urban population.
Ipsos IndiaBus is a monthly pan India omnibus (which also runs multiple client surveys), that uses a structured questionnaire and is conducted by Ipsos India on diverse topics among 2200+ respondents from SEC A, B and C households, covering adults of both genders from all four zones in the country. The survey is conducted in metros, tier1, tier 2 and tier 3 towns, providing a more robust and representative view of urban Indians. The respondents were polled face to face and online. We have city-level quota for each demographic segments that ensure the waves are identical with no additional sampling error. The data is weighted by demographics and city-class population to arrive at national average.
Consumer Sentiment in 29 Countries – India emerges most buoyant on consumer sentiment, across all markets covered, followed by Indonesia, Brazil and Mexico.
India has climbed to the top spot this month, from the 2nd spot last month.
How we did it
These findings are based on data from a monthly 29-country survey conducted by Ipsos on its Global Advisor online survey platform and, in India, on its IndiaBus platform. They are first reported each month by LSEG as the Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI).
The results are based on interviews with over 21,200 adults aged 18+ in India, 18-74 in Canada, Israel, Malaysia, South Africa, Turkey, and the United States, 20-74 in Thailand, 21-74 in Indonesia and Singapore, and 16-74 in all other countries.
The monthly sample consists of 1,000+ individuals each in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Spain, and the U.S., and 500+ individuals in each of Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand, and Turkey. The sample in India consists of approximately 2,200 individuals of whom 1,800 were interviewed face-to-face and 400 were interviewed online.
Samples in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the U.S. can be considered representative of their general adult populations under the age of 75. Samples in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, and Turkey are more urban, more educated, and/or more affluent than the general population. The survey results for these countries should be viewed as reflecting the views of the more “connected” segment of their populations. India’s sample represents a large subset of its urban population — social economic classes A/B/C in metros and tier 1-3 town classes across all four zones.
The data is weighted so that the composition of the sample in each country best reflects the demographic profile of the adult population according to the most recent
census data.
The global indices and averages reported here reflect the average result for all the countries and markets in which the survey was conducted. They have not been adjusted to the population size of each country or market and are not intended to suggest “total” results.
Sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to coverage error, and measurement error. The precision of Ipsos online surveys is calculated using a Bayesian credibility interval with a survey of N=1,000 being accurate to +/- 3.5 percentage points and a survey of N=500 being accurate to +/- 5.0 percentage points. For more information on credibility intervals, visit this page.
The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI), ongoing since 2010, is a monthly survey of consumer attitudes on the current and future state of their local economy, personal financial situation, savings, and confidence to make major investments. The PCSI metrics reported each month for each of the countries surveyed consist of a “Primary Index” based on all ten questions below and of several “sub-indices” each based on a subset of these 10 questions.
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
