Daniel Slotta
Research expert covering Greater China
Consumer durables in India - statistics & facts
Consumer durables was one of the largest and fastest growing segments within India’s consumer market. It consists of two main categories: home and household appliances, and consumer electronics. Major and small appliances, like refrigerators, washing machines, and microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners and fans, are broadly classified as home appliances. As for consumer electronics, the definition in India vary depending on the source. When mentioned in the context of consumer durables, it mostly includes television sets, radios, personal computers and sometimes mobile phones and other electronic devices, like tablets, wearable devices, etc.
