The conventional roster of life milestones is under review. Having kids in your 30s is no longer a given, if kids are part of the plan at all. Career progression is non-linear. Older Adults are finding new forms of independence. And Gen Z are embracing a more fluid definition of home.

The Indian government has announced a new support scheme for a range of artisans and skilled workers, including barbers. This move comes as countries with larger informal economies in the Global South are finding ways to scale up local entrepreneurship and point to growth for the beauty industry.

Data suggests that Indian jobseekers care more about flexibility than salary, desiring the ability to work from home, set their hours, and take breaks as needed. The findings arrive as people redefine career pathways in India, changing what they are looking for in employment.

How do brands prove their value amid a cost of living crisis? Has the pandemic altered the future of education for good? What economic policies are set to change after election season? In this part of the 2024 Expert Outlook, we speak to Joe Nellis about the future economic landscape.

The impact of the pandemic and inflation has seen the cost of essential items rise in India. This, combined with a drop in people's incomes, has led to financial stress for many. To provide relief, earned wage access app Refyne is giving people in the country greater control over their income.