Mintel is looking for a future-focused and commercially minded Associate Principal Analyst to join our Food & Drink team, helping clients navigate change and identify growth opportunities in India's agile consumer landscape.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a recognised expert within one of the world's most dynamic consumer markets, while working closely with local and international clients, colleagues, and industry stakeholders across Mintel's global network
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and author high-quality, insight-led reports in English using Mintel's proprietary consumer, product, and market intelligence data.
• Design quantitative consumer research projects, including defining research objectives and developing questionnaires that deliver actionable business insights.
• Analyze consumer behavior, market dynamics, and emerging trends to identify opportunities and implications for brands, innovation, and growth.
• Monitor and interpret industry developments, translating complex market shifts into clear, commercially relevant recommendations for clients.




• Leverage a range of research methodologies and sources, including primary research, secondary research, and product innovation tracking, to deliver content to a monthly publishing schedule.
• Build and maintain deep expertise across relevant Food & Drink categories, acting as a trusted voice on industry developments in India.
• Partner closely with Mintel's commercial teams to support client engagement, retention, and growth through expert insights and consultation.
• Present and discuss research findings with local and international clients through presentations, briefings, workshops, and bespoke advisory sessions.
• Represent Mintel at webinars, conferences, media interviews, and major industry events, enhancing Mintel's reputation as a leading source of insight and thought leadership.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role will be measured through:
• Delivery of high-quality, insight-led

📌 Associate Principal Analyst – Food (Mumbai)
🏢 Mintel
📍 Mumbai