Home care in India continued to record steady growth in 2024, supported by a blend of premiumisation in urban markets and rising penetration in rural areas. Pricing stabilised compared to the post-pandemic inflationary period, yet consumer demand remained focused on convenience, effectiveness, and time-saving benefits. Urban households increasingly gravitated towards liquid detergents, hand dishwashing formats, and multi-purpose surface cleaners that aligned with busier lifestyles. In contrast,...
Euromonitor International's Home Care in India market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (historic date range), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Air Care, Bleach, Dishwashing, Home Insecticides, Laundry Care, Polishes, Surface Care, Toilet Care.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List Of Contents And Tables
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Home care in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for home care?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Households 2019-2024
MARKET DATA
Table 2 Sales of Home Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Home Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 NBO Company Shares of Home Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 5 LBN Brand Shares of Home Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 6 Penetration of Private Label in Home Care by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 7 Distribution of Home Care by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Home Care by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Home Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Home Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
LAUNDRY CARE IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers increasingly shift from powders to liquid formats
Key players invest in innovation to maintain market leadership
Offline retail remains dominant despite digital gains
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sustainability takes centre stage in product and packaging innovation
Premiumisation creates room for specialised laundry solutions
Rural markets offer untapped potential for liquid formats
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 11 Household Possession of Washing Machines 2019-2024
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 14 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 15 Sales of Laundry Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 16 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 17 Sales of Laundry Detergents by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 18 Sales of In-Wash Spot and Stain Removers by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2020-2024
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Aids: % Value 2021-2024
Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2020-2024
Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Laundry Detergents: % Value 2021-2024
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Laundry Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISHWASHING IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Manual cleaning remains the norm as machine dishwashing adoption lags
Unilever consolidates dominance while rivals invest in natural formulations
Grocery retailers anchor distribution as offline channels dominate
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label gains ground with value-driven positioning
Health and sustainability concerns reshape ingredient preferences
Premium formats gain traction among urban households
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 27 Household Possession of Dishwashers 2019-2024
CATEGORY DATA
Table 28 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 29 Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2020-2024
Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Dishwashing: % Value 2021-2024
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Dishwashing by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SURFACE CARE IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Low brand loyalty persists due to functional overlap and price sensitivity
Reckitt Benckiser leads through portfolio strength and constant innovation
Grocery retailers retain dominance despite digital traction
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label and value formats gain traction in cost-sensitive segments
Fragrance becomes a core driver of product appeal and loyalty
Multipurpose efficacy and premium experiences shape future innovation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 34 Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 35 Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 36 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 37 Sales of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Surface Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems: % Value 2020-2024
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Home Care Wipes and Floor Cleaning Systems: % Value 2021-2024
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Surface Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
TOILET CARE IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Hygiene awareness boosts growth, but functionality remains the primary driver
Reckitt Benckiser sustains dominance through Harpic's diversified product range
Offline retail dominates distribution, led by neighbourhood grocery stores
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Smaller pack sizes drive accessibility but limit premiumisation potential
Government sanitation programmes unlock rural market potential
Fragrance and ease-of-use shape the future of innovation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 45 Sales of Toilet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Toilet Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Toilet Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Toilet Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
POLISHES IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Steady growth continues as evolving lifestyles reshape usage patterns
Reckitt Benckiser leads with heritage brands amid limited innovation
Traditional retail channels continue to dominate category sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Declining leather shoe usage prompts need for category reinvention
Demand rises for multipurpose and value-enhanced polish products
Private label and eco-friendly offerings present disruptive potential
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 51 Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Polishes: % Value 2020-2024
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Polishes: % Value 2021-2024
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Polishes by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
AIR CARE IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Air care category maintains strong growth with sprays leading urban preference
Dabur and Godrej dominate with innovations across home and car care formats
Offline retail remains dominant, led by impulse-led grocery purchases
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Premiumisation and fragrance customisation to shape the next wave of growth
Sustainability and refillability rise as new differentiators
Private label and digital-first brands challenge incumbents with smart pricing and targeting
CATEGORY DATA
Table 56 Sales of Air Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales of Air Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 58 Sales of Air Care by Fragrance: Value Ranking 2022-2024
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Air Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Air Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Air Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HOME INSECTICIDES IN INDIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Electric formats drive consistent demand as usage expands beyond monsoon months
Godrej maintains leadership through product diversification and natural-based innovation
General trade dominates distribution with minimal e-commerce penetration
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Natural and plant-based solutions gain favour among health-conscious households
Rural market expansion driven by low-cost formats and micro-SKU innovations
Smart devices and refill subscriptions tap into premium urban demand
CATEGORY DATA
Table 63 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 64 Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 65 Sales of Spray/Aerosol Insecticides by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 66 NBO Company Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2020-2024
Table 67 LBN Brand Shares of Home Insecticides: % Value 2021-2024
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 69 Forecast Sales of Home Insecticides by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
BLEACH IN INDIA
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
CATEGORY DATA
Table 70 Sales of Bleach: Value 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Bleach: % Value 2020-2024
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Bleach: % Value 2021-2024
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Bleach: Value 2024-2029
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Bleach: % Value Growth 2024-2029