Premiumisation trend: Consumers are no more enticed by entry-level cars, TVs and phones
The premiumisation gradient is the most visible in personal mobility choices. Once the mainstay of the car industry, the share of small cars in the overall pie is shrinking rapidly, even as stocks of companies such as Maruti Suzuki India hit lifetime highs. Lower priced vehicles, which earlier accounted for 85% of the market, now have a 58% share, said Shashank Srivastava, senior executive director, Maruti Suzuki. Key Points
Economic TimesDuring festivals. the rural customer has spent money on 2-wheelers or 4-wheelers: FADA President
“What is unique about two-wheelers is the kind of double-digit growth we see. I can confidently say that we will be seeing a growth of somewhere between 20% and 25% in the two-wheeler segment. That can only happen when the entry-level has delivered the requisite numbers. So, that is the good part.” Key Points
Economic TimesHospitality sector gets its mojo back after Covid lull as jobs zoom 271%
The tourism sector's surge after the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in hospitality hiring, with entry-level jobs experiencing the sharpest surge in the last two years. Apprentice and trainee hires have seen a 54% CAGR rise in the last two years, while hiring in the hospitality sector rose by around 271%. Key Points
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