The Indian Consumer: What’s Driving Growth & Shaping the Economy | Open Dialogue | Episode 28

How is the Indian consumer shaping the future of the economy?From the rise of the middle class to the impact of household debt, the Indian consumer is at the center of major economic shifts. With recent income tax changes in the budget and RBI interest rate cuts, how will these developments affect spending and growth?We also explore the role of private capex in driving India’s economic momentum.Watch now for insights on the Indian consumer and future growth.Speakers-Sameer Shetty: President & Head, Digital Business & Transformation, Axis BankNeelkanth Mishra: Chief Economist, Axis Bank & Head of Global Research, Axis CapitalDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on Indian economy trends.#IndianConsumer #MiddleClassIndia #ConsumerTrends #Budget2025 #IncomeTaxIndia #EconomicInsights #NeelkanthMishra #IndiaEconomy #GDPGrowthChapters:0:45 - Overview of India's Economic Growth1:43 - The Indian Consumer: Key Questions and Context3:21 - Understanding the Average Indian Consumer6:42 - Income Levels and Consumption Patterns11:20 - Rural vs. Urban Divide in Consumption17:28 - Consumption Inequality Trends (2012-2023)25:55 - Investment vs. Consumption in GDP Growth33:50 - Challenges in Job Creation and Labor Market Dynamics40:45 - Household Debt, Savings, and Leverage Trends48:52 - Private Capex and Investment Cycle Revival52:01 - Impact of Budget 2025 on Consumption and Taxes1:02:19 - Monetary Policy Shifts and Credit Growth Prospects1:09:27 - Future of India's Middle Class and Discretionary Spending1:13:48 - Closing Remarks and Key TakeawaysSUBSCRIBE TO US: https://www.youtube.com/@OpenDialogueByAxis Download Axis Bank App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...For more informative videos and discussion on important topics related to Banking, finance & economics:LinkedIn - https://in.linkedin.com/company/axis-bank Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/opendialoguebyaxisbankFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/axisbank/Twitter - https://x.com/AxisBankCopyright:©Axis Bank Limited [2025]. All rights reserved. This video and all other videos in this channel are protected by copyright law and may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of the copyright owner.STATUTORY DISCLAIMER:By accessing this video podcast “Podcast”, I acknowledge that Axis Bank Limited and its subsidiaries ("AXIS BANK") makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, AXIS BANK does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. Moreover, AXIS BANK makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.AXIS BANK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST