Year in search 2024: Cricket, BJP, Ratan Tata dominate search trends in India

Besides cricket, people also searched for updates on Indian Super League (football) and India's medal's tally at Olympics at Tokyo.

As 2024 comes to a close, Google has rreleased the Year in Search 2024 edition report. It offers insightful things about what piqued the interests of most people on Google's search platform in India.

Compared to the previous year, which saw India suffering a crushing defeat in the finals of the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup, 2024 is an eventful and joyous moment particularly in Cricket, the most popular sport in the country. Earlier this year, India won the T20 World Cup.

2024 also saw high-voltage Lok Sabha elections with BJP-led National Democratic Alliance forming the government.

However, 2024 also witnessed the sad demise of Ratan Tata, a corporate giant of India. "Ratan Tata always ensured employees are taken care of along with the well-being of their families across the Tata Group companies, which shaped a number of leaders across the conglomerate, and there was no one like him," said Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said.

Here are the top search trends that dominated the Google platform in India:

2024 top trending searches for movies on Google Search in India

Top Trending Searches for Movies on Google India.

Supernatural thriller Stree-2 movie took the numero uno spot in movie-related searches, while Prabhas-helmed Kalki 2898 AD and Hanu-man rounded off the top three searcher. And, societal issues-related movies 12th Fail and Laapataa Ladies finished in fourth and fifth position in the search ranking.

2024 top trending searches for sports events on Google Search in India

Top Trending Searches for Sports Events on Google Search in India

People flocked Google for updates across a diverse range of sporting events - from local leagues like Indian Premier League, Pro Kabaddi League, Indian Super League to global moments like the Olympics and international tournaments like the T20 World Cup and Copa America.

2024 top trending searches for memes on Google Search in India

Top trending searches for memes in India.

This year, people turned to a wide variety of entertaining memes to express themselves and share humor. The 'Blue Grinch Knee Surgery' meme offered a hilarious take on unexpected situations. Lighthearted memes, such as the 'Hamster Meme' and 'Very Demure, Very Mindful' meme, also gained popularity, providing both entertainment and relatability. 

2024 top trending searches for people on Google Search in India

Top Trending Searches for People on Google Search.

Former Wrestler Vinesh Phogat had a roller coaster of year. She topped the list of most searched people in India on Google platform.

She got disqualified for being overweight ahead of final match for gold at Tokyo Olympics. However, she won her maiden election, defeating her nearest BJP rival Yogesh Kumar from Julana assembly seat in Haryana.

2024 top trending searches for 'Near me Qs' on Google Search in India

Top Trending searches Near Me Qs Google 2024 India.

With most of the Indian cities witnessing high solutions levels, people were concerned about the Air Quality Index. It emerged top searches for 'near me Qs (questions)' on Google search platform. Also, people searched for popular bakeries and trendy cafes near their home.

2024 top trending searches for travel on Google Search in India

Top trending searches for travel Google India 2024

Azerbaijan, Bali, Manali, Kazakhstan and Jaipur emerged top five destinations people looked up on Google search to plan their next trip with family and friends.

2024 top trending searches for recipes on Google Search in India

top trending searches for recipes on Google Search in India.

Traditional favourites like Mango Pickle and Ugadi Pachadi shared the spotlight with global cocktails like the Pornstar Martini cocktail, and the Flat White and regional specialties like Chammanthi and Onam Sadhya.

2024 top trending searches for 'Overall' on Google Search in India

Top overall search on Google 2024 India.

This year, India's searches spanned a wide spectrum - a vibrant mix of sports fervor (IPL, T20 Cricket World Cup to Olympics and Football, Indian Super League), Lok Sabha elections and entertainment (Stree 2 to Kalki).

IPL emerged the top overall search in India, followed by T20 World Cup in the second position.

Top political parties Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC), who fought a highly polarised battle during General Elections 2024 made it to the top 10 list.

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