PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Antifungal treatments will see sustained demand led by climate and lifestyle factors
Antifungal dermatologicals are forecast to remain a key growth engine within the category, supported by persistent climatic and lifestyle conditions in India. High humidity, extended monsoons and rising average temperatures continue to create ideal conditions for fungal infections, particularly in densely populated urban centres.
Nappy rash and sensitive-skin products will benefit from adoption of premium infant care
Nappy rash treatments and sensitive skin dermatologicals are expected to gain momentum over the forecast period as infant care practices in India become more premium and precautionary. Urban parents are increasingly proactive about preventing skin issues rather than treating them after onset.
GST rationalisation is forecast to lower entry barriers and expand regular usage
In September 2025, India’s GST Council implemented a major overhaul of goods and services tax, simplifying categories and bringing most medicines, including dermatological products, into the lower 5% GST rate from either 12% or 18% levels. Dermatological products such as antiseptic creams now attract uniform GST of 5%, meaning lower tax inclusion in retail prices compared with the previous system.
Delivery:
Files are delivered directly into your account soon after payment is received and any tax is certification is verified (where applicable).
This report comes in PDF with additional info in Excel included.
Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Dermatologicals industry in India with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Dermatologicals industry in India, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Dermatologicals in India report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Dermatologicals in India?
- Which are the leading brands in Dermatologicals in India?
- How are products distributed in Dermatologicals in India?
- How has the regulatory and operating environment for Dermatologicals changed in India?
- How are considerations such as stress, self-medication and shifting consumer lifestyles shaping demand for Dermatologicals
- How significant are wider health concerns and consumer awareness in determining sales?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Dermatologicals in India - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Topical germicidals/antiseptics witness strong growth
Large players benefit from scale and mass-media investment
Distribution in 2025 reflects trust-led replenishment rather than discovery
Antifungal treatments will see sustained demand led by climate and lifestyle factors
Nappy rash and sensitive-skin products will benefit from adoption of premium infant care
GST rationalisation is forecast to lower entry barriers and expand regular usage
Consumer Health in India - Industry Overview
Consumer Health in 2025: The big picture
Key trends in 2025
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for Consumer Health?
OTC registration and classification
Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
Switches
DISCLAIMER
DEFINITIONS
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Dermatologicals
- Medicated Shampoos
- Topical Antifungals
- Vaginal Antifungals
- Hair Loss Treatments
- Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments
- Antiparasitics/Lice (Head and Body) Treatments
- Antipruritics
- Cold Sore Treatments
- Haemorrhoid Treatments
- Paediatric Dermatologicals
- Topical Allergy Remedies/Antihistamines
- Topical Germicidals/Antiseptics
Dermatologicals
Includes topical standard and herbal/traditional medicated products used to alleviate symptoms or treat skin or hair ailments. Exclude any systemic (oral) options to treat skin conditions or diseases.
See all of our definitionsWhy buy this report?
- Gain competitive intelligence about market leaders
- Track key industry trends, opportunities and threats
- Inform your marketing, brand, strategy and market development, sales and supply functions
This report originates from Passport, our Dermatologicals research and analysis database.
NEW REPORT GUARANTEE
If you purchase a report that is updated in the next 60 days, we will send you the new edition and data extraction Free!