India's protein supplement market accelerates, with demand spilling from metros into tier-2 cities

Rising health awareness is fueling rapid expansion of India's protein category, with daily-use formats gaining traction across both metros and tier-2 markets. The shift opens runway for D2C nutrition brands and FMCG retailers to build dedicated protein assortments.

— Source publishedMon, 13 Oct, 2025, 17:53 IST·First seen Sun, 7 Jun, 2026, 06:49 IST·Source IBEF Blogs

What happened

India Protein Market · India's protein supplement market is expanding rapidly, fueled by rising health awareness and growing demand across metros and tier-2

Why this matters

Scout acquisition targets among emerging D2C protein brands with tier-2 traction to plug into existing FMCG distribution networks.