Google Year in Search 2025: What was most searched in India this year

Google’s “Year in Search 2025” report unveiled notable trends in user searches from India, reflecting the country’s cultural participation and future goals. The year saw a mix of cultural involvement and future hopes, with a renewed interest in sports, especially the IPL and Women’s Cricket. Searches for AI advances, particularly Google Gemini, and current trends such as Nano Banana were common. Notable personalities include Jemimah Rodrigues and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, as well as notable events like the Maha Kumbh. Practical questions concerning earthquakes and air pollution were prevalent, while leisure searches focused on travel destinations and viral phenomena like the Saiyaara craze and numerous online memes. The year also saw homage to renowned people like Dharmendra.

The A-Z of major trends in India for 2025 offers a broad context for curiosity and engagement. Aneen Padda and Ahaan Panday topped the entertainment rankings, with Saiyaara being the most searched movie. After a mid-show incident, Bryan Johnson’s podcast spurred debates over air quality. Notably, the term “ceasefire” became the most popular meaning query, indicating the general awareness of world events. Dharmendra, a cinema legend, got accolades, and searches for “earthquake near me” revealed a concern for safety. Horror film nostalgia mixed with new trends as “Final Destination” gained popularity and “Floodlighting” led dating searches.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, like Google Gemini, have become indispensable utility, ranking highly in total searches. The organic Haldi trend sparked attention, and the Indian Premier League dominated sports searches. Women athletes, led by Jemimah Rodrigues, had an enormous influence, while “Kantara” praised the diversity of regional filmmaking. The viral “Labubu” character earned the top collectible slot, while Maha Kumbh sparked widespread travel interest.

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“Operation Sindoor” represents national togetherness throughout difficulties, and Phu Quoc has grown as a popular vacation spot. Celebrity interest remained high, with Ranveer Allahabadia trending, contrasting with the popularity of worldwide media such as “Squid Game.” Traditional cuisines and recipes recognised cultural history, while young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi emerged as a budding star. Women’s sports received unprecedented attention, particularly during the Women’s World Cup, with popular interest in laws such as the Waqf Bill. Curiosity around AI tools grew, with Grok making headlines, while regional flavours like Yorkshire Pudding gained traction among popular recipes. Finally, the country grieved musical great Zubeen Garg, and amusing memes kept the internet buzzing, signifying a common cultural moment fuelled by shared experiences and interactions.