Google has unveiled its “India’s Year in Search 2025”, shining a light on the topics that captivated the nation. This report showcases searches in technology, national events, entertainment, sports, and culinary preferences, providing a comprehensive look at Indian digital behavior. Key interests this year included travel, culture, and advances in AI.
The influence of national events on public searches was significant. Following the Pahalgam attack, interest surged for “Operation Sindoor” and “live updates”, reflecting the country’s focus on military actions. The passing of legendary actor Dharmendra on November 24 at age 89 led to tributes, placing him as the #10 Top Overall Search and the #2 News Event of 2025.
Sports remained a focal point, particularly after India's first victory at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Notable players such as Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, and Shafali Verma were among the top women’s figures, while young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi emerged as the #1 trending personality.
In the entertainment sphere, the romantic film Saiyaara, featuring Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday, topped the charts as the year’s #1 trending movie, with its title track becoming the most searched. Popular South Indian films like Kantara, Coolie, Marco, and Game Changer also captured considerable viewer interest.
There was a notable increase in public curiosity about AI and technology. Google Gemini secured the #2 Top Overall Search, while searches for “Gemini saree trend”, “3D model trend”, and AI innovations like Grok became more common. The query “What is ceasefire?” led the “Meaning” searches amid rising concerns about current events.
Culinary and cultural searches were equally significant. Traditional foods such as Thekua and Ukadiche Modak showcased the richness of Indian cuisine, while searches for ”Yorkshire Pudding” reflected global culinary influences. The collectible toy Labubu created a viral buzz, with many seeking to understand “What is a Labubu?”.
Increased environmental awareness surfaced following a notable walkout from Nikhil Kamath’s podcast concerning poor air quality. Consequently, searches for “Air Quality near me” and related queries spiked alongside interests in “Earthquake near me” and “Floodlighting.” Other notable searches included “Maha Kumbh” as a leading news event and “What is Waqf Bill” as the top “What Is” question.
Google’s findings underscore an engaged citizenry that is keen on news, entertainment, sports, AI advancements, culture, and pressing social issues, using searches to stay informed about both local and global events.
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