Instagram Year-in-Review: India's digital landscape in 2025

Technology Dec 11, 2025

Instagram just dropped its 2025 Year-in-Review, spotlighting the moments and trends that got India talking.
From cricket highs to global pop culture crossovers, this year was all about blending local pride with worldwide buzz.

Cricket wins, cultural mashups, and nostalgia vibes

Cricket ruled feeds—India's Champions Trophy win and Virat Kohli's heartfelt Test retirement were huge.
Indian artists hit global stages like Coachella, while Bollywood icons turned heads at the Met Gala.
Fashion got a desi twist with Kolhapuri chappals going luxe.
Meanwhile, Gen Z leaned into throwback films and lo-fi digi-cam looks, and fandoms went wild for Ed Sheeran's India tour and Taylor Swift's engagement—proving Instagram is where global meets homegrown cool.