COVID-19

57% Urban Indians believe India is moving in right direction – sentiment improves over May – Ipsos what Worries the World global monthly survey; India 3rd most optimistic market after Saudi Arabia and Australia; COVID19 and Unemployment are top worries of urban Indians

Global and local parents eager for vaccine for kids: Ipsos Essentials;
4 in 5 Urban Indians fear outbreak of another wave of COVID19 infections

1 in 2 Urban Indians (48%) believe India is on wrong track: Ipsos What Worries the World May 2021;
11% drop in optimism from previous round;
65% global citizens say their country is on wrong track

90% Urban Indians ready for the Vax Jab: Ipsos Essentials Global Fortnightly Survey;
75% Urban Indians worry about COVID19 & Health (highest globally);
The syndicated study is a storehouse of insights for marketers on impact on state of mind, state of wallet and future intentions

Urban Indians and global citizens endorse COVID19 Vaccine Passports for citizens for venturing out for travel, events, shops, restaurants & offices - WEF-Ipsos global survey;
81% of Urban Indians want Vaccine Passports by year end (highest globally);
Urban Indians OK with providing personal health data & vaccination record to all stakeholders of doctors, govt, employer & private companies

COVID19 displaces Unemployment from top spot to emerge biggest worry of urban Indians in April 2021: Ipsos What Worries the World global monthly survey;
COVID 19 & Unemployment are neck-to-neck in worry, separated by 1 point.
India stays 2nd most optimistic, across 28 markets polled, 2/3rd believing country is moving in right direction

1 in 2 Urban Indians urge govt. to prioritize economic recovery from COVID19 over combating climate change: Ipsos World Earth Day 2021 global survey ;
Combating climate change a shared responsibility – of govt, businesses & citizens

Urban Indians in better emotional and mental health in 2021 Versus 2020 when the pandemic broke out – Net scores have improved – WEF-Ipsos 1-year of COVID19 global survey

Unemployment stays top worry for urban Indians in March 2021, shoots up further by 4%: Ipsos What Worries the World global monthly survey; COVID19 which was receding in worry levels, has shot up by 4% in March 2021;
India stays 2nd most optimistic market, bucks global trend of pessimism.