India’s Protein Pulse: Insights into the Expanding Protein Powder Universe
- May 29, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 4, 2025
Welcome to The Pulse Shift - Smytten Pulse’s weekly consumer insights spotlight on what’s really moving the Indian consumer.
Each edition brings you deep-dive insights powered by Smytten PulseAI, combining quantitative research with real-time behavior signals. This week, we’re decoding a category that’s blended into India’s daily routines: protein powder.
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Wellness Is Winning

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Brands must move beyond fitness-focused messaging. Position protein as an everyday wellness essential tied to energy, immunity, and long-term health—to capture the growing segment of lifestyle-first consumers.
Chocolate Takes the Crown

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Leverage chocolate as the anchor flavor in trials and bundles. For differentiation, explore clean-label chocolate variants or seasonal twists that keep loyal users engaged while attracting new ones.
Sampling = Conversion

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Sampling is no longer a bonus it’s a conversion strategy. Invest in digital-first sampling formats and retarget sampled users with tailored offers to move them from trial to loyalty.
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Listen in as our co-founder Swagat Sarangi along with Smytten PulseAI’s marketing expert unpack the emotional drivers behind protein choices, how brands can build trust, and why clean-label matters more than ever.
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