New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- India is emerging as the most optimistic consumer market stepping into 2026, with a strong rise in household spending intent and confidence levels significantly higher than global peers, according to a report by Nuvama.

The report highlighted that around 60 per cent of Indian consumers expect to increase their household spending over the next six months. This growing willingness to spend reflects improving consumer confidence and expectations of better economic conditions.

It stated, "India emerges as most optimistic consumer market for 2026. Indian consumer spending intent. Approx. 60 per cent of Indian consumers expect to increase household spending over the next six months."

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