#1.1 Macro view of Fitness Facilities

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Started with a brief research about macro view of Fitness facilities (Gyms, Yoga Studios etc)

Came across an amazing report by Deloitte on India's fitness economy.A

The most striking insight from the research was that the population penetration of fitness facilities in India is just 0.8%, as against 23.7% in the United States, and 22% in European nations like Sweden and Norway. Thus, the room for growth is immense.

Around only 12 million Indians go to gym or yoga studio, there maybe various factors like physical activities other than fitness centers, feasibility - both monetary and locality.

But still it shows that there is huge market potential and that's why, as Deloitte mentioned in its report, the industry is poised to grow at 15% CAGR in the upcoming 5 years up to 2030.

“15% CAGR”

Revenue increase - from INR 16,200 crore in 2024 to INR 37,700 crore.

Participation - 12.3 million fitness facility members in 2024, which is estimated to grow to 23.3 million by 2030 at 11% CAGR.

Facilities: 46,500 fitness facilities in 2024, which is estimated to grow to 65,500 in 2030 at 6% CAGR.

Even after this high growth in 2030, the penetration is projected to be only just 1.7% in 2030.

No wonder why it's one of the fastest-growing industry, especially in India.

Thanks to Awareness, Literacy, and Social Media.


The more striking factor is that, 82 crore Indians from age bracket 18 to 62 are completely inactive. (Refer chart below).



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