Indian consumers could be back as indicated by the auto, jobs, retail and real estate sectors

Four critical pockets of consumer sentiment - auto, jobs, retail and real estate - indicate that Indian consumers are looking for cues to re-enter the consumer space.

Faster growth, more job creation, higher increments and lower interest rates can pave the way for a full-blown return, and the possibility of that in the foreseeable future is real.

For the festive season till end-January, temporary hiring in consumer durables, e-commerce, hospitality, airlines and travel portals is expected to exceed the annual average by around 50%.

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Consumer sentiment in the retail sector has been very positive," says Future Group CEO Kishore Biyani. "But there is no consistency in buying as yet."

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In spite of muted prices over the last few quarters, house sales have been slow. IT-filled Bangalore has been the only exception.

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Several auto companies have new models, and these are playing a key role in pulling prospective buyers into the showroom.

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