ADVERTISEMENTEven as this fall turns markets upside down, young investors in Kolkata say they are holding on, and in several cases, investing more than ever. Young, first-time investors in their early 20s, are facing their first real test as the share market reels from the effects of global uncertainty. ‘I’m here for the long run’Like Ayush, Vishal Shaw, a tax consultant, said that he entered the market with a long-term mindset. Vishal, like many young investors today, relies on online broker platforms such as Groww and Upstox — a shift that has lowered entry barriers for newcomers. ‘Just being more cautious about where to put my money’Several young Kolkatans are facing their first-ever market correction and it is unsettling.

Source: The Telegraph March 21, 2026 12:31 UTC