In 2020, hand sanitizers saw a 144 percent growth in sales compared to their sales in 2019 in India. This was followed by liquid hand wash with a growth of 42 percent. The sudden spike could be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to an increase in awareness of health and hygiene.
Sales growth of health and hygiene products during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in India in March 2020
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