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Indian consumer sentiment upbeat but still skeptical: Nielsen study

As per Nielsen’s latest report, though in the second quarter in a row, Indian consumers have emerged as the most bullish in a global survey of consumer confidence, reflecting hope that the economy is headed for better times, the buoyance seen after the change of government in May seems to be gradually fading. With a score of 126, India topped...

Fashion

Indian consumers positive despite lingering uncertainty

While political uncertainty and economic slowdown are making consumers wary, a recent study by market research firm Nielsen reveals that India continues to be the second most optimistic country. It has recorded its highest confidence level since Q4 of calendar year 2012. The study states that India's consumer confidence level increased six...

Apparel

Indian consumer sentiment continues to remain low

India’s consumer confidence level is dipping and this is reflected in retail sales, says a recent Nielsen study, which tracks consumer buying. The consumer confidence index was 118 in the second quarter of calendar year 2013, a two-point decrease from the first, and a one-point decrease from a year ago, says the study. Piyush Mathur, President...

Apparel

‘Indian consumer confidence highest globally’, Nielsen Report

Consumer confidence in India in Q3 of 2012 has gone down compared to last year and 62 per cent believe the country is going through an economic recession this quarter. Yet, Indians, along with Indonesians, continue to be the most upbeat globally, according to Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index. The levels of optimism reported by Indian...