India's Pet Care Category Compounds at 20% as Urban Spend Unlocks New Retail Vertical

Pet care emerges as a breakout consumer category in India, growing 20% annually on the back of urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and e-commerce reach. Food, accessories, and services are scaling fast, signaling fresh shelf-space and format opportunities for Indian retailers.

— Source publishedFri, 12 Sept, 2025, 16:45 IST·First seen Sun, 7 Jun, 2026, 06:50 IST·Source IBEF Blogs

What happened

India Pet Care Industry · India's pet care industry is growing at 20%, fueled by urbanization, rising disposable incomes, e-commerce penetration, and increasing

Key facts

  • 20% growth

Why this matters

Scout acquisition targets in pet food, accessories, and vet/grooming services to bolt on a high-growth vertical while valuations still reflect nascent category status.