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Mobile Application Market in India 2014 report illuminates the dynamics in the domestic broadband market. India houses a huge population and a significant portion of that population use internet for entertainment and productivity. Entertainment usage largely consists of social networking, web media access such as music and videos, online games, downloading via file sharing sites, and peer-to-peer (P2P) and communication.

Mobile Accessories Market in India 2014 report illuminates the dynamics in the Indian featurephone, smartphone, and Tablet accessories market. India holds immense opportunities for mobile accessory products due to enormous number of mobile device users and rapid growth in adoption of smartphones and tablets. Continual decline of prices of mobile devices is primarily aiding the growth in smartphone and tablet market penetration. Rise in disposable income has revolutionized consumers' buying and spending trend, especially in the urban areas. Mobile device adoption amongst youth population in the country and their spending pattern provide strong stimulus for growth in adoption. Online retailing plays a big part in this growth as well.

Hearing Aids Market in India 2014 report states that the demand for hearing aids is increasing in the country due to a number of reasons, with the changing demographic pattern of the country being the leading factor. With the population of elderly growing in India, loss of hearing is plaguing a vast number of Indians and has resulted in an increasing use of hearing aids. Moreover, changes in the perception of patients and growing awareness regarding hearing aids are further helping in the growth of the industry. The social stigma attached to wearing hearing aids, which was present till even a few years back, has reduced drastically. This has provided a further boost to the industry. Most companies operating in the market sell both analog and digital models, although the number of analog models on offer is considerably less compared to the digital models on offer. This is due to the rapid shift of preference from analog to digital models, both for new consumers as well as existing consumers.

Footwear Market in India 2014 report places its focus on India, which is the world's second largest exporter and the third largest consumer of footwear. It analyzes the different types of footwear, such as leather footwear, rubber footwear, polymer footwear, canvas footwear and textile footwear. Major footwear production centers are located in Chennai, Mumbai, Kanpur, Jalandhar, Delhi, Ludhiana and Kolkata. Unorganized sector dominates the footwear market, but the organized sector is growing rapidly and is fast narrowing the gap. Presently, casual footwear commands the largest market share, followed by mass footwear, premium footwear and sports footwear.

FM Radio Broadcasting Market in India 2014 report finds that with Phase III process gradually coming in full swing, the sector is slated to register exponential growth in near future. FM radio broadcasting in India has so far witnessed operations of 245 private radio stations over and above the public service broadcaster All India Radio (AIR). The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is trying to speed up the process of Phase III auctions to usher in the delayed FM radio expansion of 839 new stations across 294 cities in the country. In the rural front, penetration and development of community radio stations acts as yet another example of the growth story of this sector.

Financial Brokerage Market in India 2014 report finds that with declining cash volumes and slow economic growth, investment in the financial sector has been dismal. The economic condition has been the major reason behind the decrease in trading revenues. Rupee volatility coupled with global uncertainties has been instrumental in the decline of investment opportunities in the country. However, new government reforms do place some optimism in the sector and with the onset of new government and rise in flow of foreign funds, financial sector is slated to register healthy growth in near future which will translate into growth in financial brokerage market as well.

Dental Implant Market in India 2014 report states that the demand for dental implant is rising in the country due to various reasons. The huge population of the country comprising a large number of elderly people has resulted in a strong case for the growth of dental services. The number of dental clinics being set up in the country has been increasing and is making dental services more accessible and affordable; in turn leading to a rise in the demand for dental implant. With a large number of patients suffering from edentulism and awareness about the advantages of dental implant growing, demand for this product is expected to grow strongly in the coming years. Growth in dental tourism is another factor aiding growth in the market since the entire dental implant procedure costs much lesser in India compared to the developed Western countries.

Courier Market in India 2014 report highlights the analysis of the drivers and explains the factors for growth of the industry. Global Trade Boom, Growth in e-Tailing, Growing Business of Private Telecom Sector, Financial Institutions Dependence on Courier and Seasonal Business Upsurge Due to Occasions are the key drivers of this market. Top courier companies operating in India are specializing in secure and in-time delivery of Indian pharma products. The telecom sector is dependent on courier service largely for Sending postpaid connection bills, Bulk sim delivery in business houses and Sending important notices and intimations to customers. A commercial bank spends approximately INR 2.4 bn annually on courier to meet its business needs. Courier companies are normally hired by florists to deliver fresh flowers to clientele on birthdays, anniversaries and wedding occasions.

Convenience Store Market in India 2014 report finds that though convenience store market in India is in a nascent stage, yet it is headed towards profound growth in near future. Convenience stores in India have qualified to be the preferred shopping destination for the Indian urban consumers who demand for convenience, quality and service. Certain determining factors work towards shaping the growth of such stores by translating the challenges into opportunities.

India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world. Due to lack of adequate cold storage facilities, more than INR 100 bn worth of fresh produce is wasted every year in the country. In absence of improvements in the area of cold chain infrastructure, food wastage problem is likely to grow furthermore. More modern facilities along with planned establishment between the point of production and market can help India improve the situation, helping it lower wastage and increase profitability.