The Price Of Growing Up Gen Z
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by Outlook Money
Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted
Abhishek Kumar said economic instability has pushed Gen Z towards a survival-first approach to money, and pointed to the gap between productivity and pay. He urged steady skill-building and an emergency fund covering 6-12 months of basic expenses.
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The magazine story looks at the money pressures facing India's Gen Z, from an uncertain job market shaped by the pandemic and AI to social media-driven spending, BNPL and credit card debt, and education loans. It suggests upskilling, digital detox, avoiding costly debt, building an emergency fund and getting adequate insurance.
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The Price Of Growing Up Gen Z