Google 2024 search trends: T20 World Cup to Ratan Tata, Pavan Kalyan; here are India's top trending searches

Google has unveiled its "Year in Search 2024," highlighting the most popular search trends in India. This year's data reveals a dynamic range of interests, from sports events like the IPL and the T20 World Cup to political developments and heartfelt tributes.

Top Trending Searches in India for 2024

Indian Premier League (IPL)

T20 World Cup

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Election Results 2024

Olympics

Excessive Heat

Ratan Tata

Pavan Kalyan

Indian National Congress (INC)

Pro Kabaddi League

Indian Super League

Highlights from Google's Data

Sports Enthusiasm: The IPL dominated the search charts, reflecting India's passion for cricket. The T20 World Cup followed closely, showcasing the nation’s excitement for international cricket events. Other popular leagues included the Pro Kabaddi League and the Indian Super League.

Political Interests: The political landscape also captured significant attention with searches for the BJP, INC, and the election results of 2024, indicating a keen interest in the country's political affairs.

Honoring Icons: There was a notable spike in searches for the late Ratan Tata, showing widespread admiration for the industrialist.

Weather Concerns: The term "Excessive Heat" trended significantly, highlighting concerns about climate change and its impact.

International Events: The Olympics attracted substantial interest, showcasing India's support and pride for its athletes like Vinesh Phogat and Hardik Pandya.

Practical Searches: Indians turned to Google for practical information, such as “how to vote” and checking the “AQI near me.” The phrase "All Eyes on Rafah" also piqued curiosity, indicating an interest in global events.

Google’s Reflections

In a blog post, Google noted, "We celebrated our athletes, from Vinesh Phogat to Hardik Pandya, while remembering the late Ratan Tata. Wanderlust took us to destinations like Azerbaijan, and we relied on Google for practical help, from voting information to air quality checks."

This year's search trends paint a vivid picture of India's diverse interests and concerns, capturing everything from the fervor for sports and politics to environmental awareness and global curiosity.