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India's Gen Z Prioritizes Essentials, Not Lifestyle Splurges

A SalarySe study reveals India's Gen Z spends mostly on essentials: bills (20%), groceries (16%), financial services (12%), shopping (12%), and food (11%). Travel accounts for just 5% of monthly spending. Discretionary spending remains at 32% across age groups, while essentials rise from 50% to 59% as they get older.