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Bengaluru: India's pet care market is suddenly swelling with contenders, as consumer giants chase a new generation of indulgent pet parents and their 'fur babies'. The scramble is set to make 2026 the most competitive year yet for a category once ruled almost entirely by Mars Inc., and now contested fiercely by global majors and homegrown fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) firms.

The shift became evident this year, with Godrej Consumer Products launching its Ninja do...