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The Sports Economy of India

The Fitness and Wellness Boom

Gyms, running events, yoga studios and fitness apps are growing as urban Indians pay for health and wellbeing.

Sport for everyone.

Growth

Gym chains and boutique studios expanded in cities.

Apps

Fitness apps and wearables track workouts.

Running

Marathons and running clubs attract participants and sponsors.

Challenges

High churn in memberships and pricing pressure.

A gym membership

Many people join in January and stop attending by March.

Assuming fitness businesses have stable revenue

Churn is high.

Key takeaways
  • Fitness businesses are growing.
  • Apps and wearables spread.
  • Running events attract sponsors.
  • Churn is a problem.
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