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MRSI Webinar: The Rise of DINKWADs - How Pet-First Households Are Reshaping Consumption

Market Research Society of India’s (MRSI) first Wednesday Webinar for 2026 explores how DINKWAD (Double Income, No Kids, With A Dog) households are reshaping consumption patterns and redefining value across categories, particularly within the growing pet economy.

21 January 2026
Virtual

About this event...

DINKWAD households are emerging as a powerful consumer segment, reshaping how value, premiumisation, and demand are defined within the pet category. This webinar brings together perspectives from healthcare, veterinary science, and entrepreneurship to examine how these evolving lifestyles are driving a structural shift in consumer behaviour.

The session will dive into:

  • ⁠Understanding the DINKWAD mindset and cultural context
  • ⁠How pet-first households are redefining consumption and value
  • ⁠Shifts in spending behaviour, premiumisation, and emotional decision-making
  • ⁠How research frameworks must evolve to anticipate these changes.

Speakers for this webinar are:
  • ⁠Reethika Nair, Cranial prosthesis specialist, Ex- Dr. Reddy’s
  • ⁠Dr. Aravind Kumar, Animal Veterinary, Independent
  • ⁠Shivangini Dwivedi, Founder, Ultimutt.

Date & Time: Wednesday, 21st January 2026; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM IST

For more detail see the event web site.

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