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India's Economy Turns to 'Looksmaxxing': Science, Spending, and Breaking Taboos
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 10:40 PM
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India’s economy is increasingly embracing the 'looksmaxxing' trend, with a focus on science-backed beauty solutions, higher consumer spending, and a cultural shift that is erasing long‑standing taboos.
India’s economic landscape is witnessing a growing emphasis on the 'looksmaxxing' sector, a term that denotes the pursuit of enhanced appearance through scientific and technological means.
The trend is reflected in increased investment in beauty and wellness products, as well as a rise in consumer spending on cosmetic procedures and related services.
Government and private entities are allocating more resources to research and development in this field, signalling a strategic shift toward innovation in appearance‑enhancement technologies.
Simultaneously, societal attitudes are evolving, with a noticeable decline in taboos surrounding cosmetic interventions and personal grooming choices.
The convergence of science, spending, and changing cultural norms marks a new chapter in India’s economic and social narrative.
The trend is reflected in increased investment in beauty and wellness products, as well as a rise in consumer spending on cosmetic procedures and related services.
Government and private entities are allocating more resources to research and development in this field, signalling a strategic shift toward innovation in appearance‑enhancement technologies.
Simultaneously, societal attitudes are evolving, with a noticeable decline in taboos surrounding cosmetic interventions and personal grooming choices.
The convergence of science, spending, and changing cultural norms marks a new chapter in India’s economic and social narrative.