Millennials

Money

Gen Z investors are rewriting the rules of investing

Gen Z has become the country's fastest-growing investor cohort, with under-30s now comprising 38% of the National Stock Exchange's base, but experts warn their decisions are driven more by social media, peer pressure and post-covid return euphoria than by sound financial strategy.

5 min read12 May 2026
Companies

Gen Z and millennials power India's rapid upgrade cycle, making old brand loyalty a thing of the past

Indian consumers, especially young urban professionals, are increasingly replacing their home appliances, electronics, and even furniture much faster than before. Long-term ownership is now shifting to a 2-3-year upgrade cycle.

4 min read25 Feb 2026
Money

The second shift: How Gen Z is building wealth after office hours

In an economy that demands diversification to survive, the best investment you can make might just be the one you do on a Saturday afternoon.

6 min read27 Jan 2026
Lounge

Why the internet is obsessed with 2016 again

The 2016 throwback flood signals a longing for a version of life that felt both hopeful and emotionally safe

2 min read23 Jan 2026
Lounge

The trouble with ‘good vibes only’ spirituality

Wellness culture on social media idealizes positivity at the cost of depth. Experts warn that this shift can encourage emotional avoidance

6 min read25 Nov 2025
Opinion

How Gen Z has redefined its first ‘Big Splurge’

The big purchase for young adults has traditionally been the first car or the first house. Gen Z is ditching traditions to splurge on travelling and events instead. Brands, take note.

3 min read23 Nov 2025
Companies

Investors smell opportunity as men’s grooming triggers a gold rush

Investment in the men's grooming sector is rising, with significant deals reflecting market maturity. Companies are focusing on premium products, driven by younger consumers' willingness to experiment, while established brands maintain dominance in a competitive landscape.

4 min read17 Nov 2025
Lounge

Are you a ‘cyberchondriac’? When online health searches spiral into anxiety

Thanks to the world wide web, health information is more accessible than ever — but for many, it’s also becoming a source of obsessive worry and sleepless nights

3 min read30 Oct 2025
Companies

Caramel popcorn, peach sorbet, even masala chai… Beauty brands turn foodies to woo your nose, imagined tastes

Nostalgia and novelty drives Gen-Z consumers to pick up personal care items with vanilla, coffee, grape, and similar fragrances that remind them of comfort foods. A bevy of new brands leads growth in the so-called gourmand beauty segment market.

6 min read30 Oct 2025
Lounge

How the language of desire has turned into social currency in a world of swipes

Hookup slang is hollowing out the language of desire and eroding the emotional depth in dating and sex

5 min read26 Oct 2025