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  • Justdial Hobby Trends 2025 Reveal Surge in Archery, Pilates, and Creative Pursuits

    Justdial Hobby Trends 2025

    Pune: Justdial Hobby Trends 2025 highlight a significant rise in searches for skill-based and recreational activities across India, reflecting a nationwide shift towards wellness, creativity, and mindful living.

    Archery recorded the highest growth with a 140% surge in searches, particularly strong in Hyderabad (57%), Chennai (36%), and Mumbai (31%).

    Pilates followed closely with a 134% increase, led by Delhi at 152% and Mumbai at 117%. Public libraries made a strong comeback with a 129% rise, with Bangalore showing the steepest increase at 160%, followed by Chennai (72%) and Mumbai (56%).

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    Justdial Hobby Trends 2025: How Indians are Reimagining Leisure Time

    Creative activities also gained popularity. Resin art searches increased by 110%, with Mumbai and Delhi leading the demand.

    Crochet classes doubled in interest nationwide, driven strongly by Mumbai. Pottery classes saw a 71% rise, with Mumbai up 50% and Delhi 33%.

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    Fitness-focused activities registered steady growth. Mixed Martial Arts searches grew 45%, with Mumbai witnessing a 96% spike, Bangalore 72%, and Delhi 62%. Boxing searches climbed 31% Pan-India, with Delhi leading at 55%.

    Justdial Hobby Trends 2025 insights reflect how Indians are reimagining leisure time, balancing physical fitness with creative exploration. Justdial, India’s leading local search engine, continues to connect users with local studios, hobby centres, and businesses supporting this lifestyle transformation.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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