The results come from the 15th edition of Deloitte’s Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey, which included 806 participants in India — comprising 506 Gen Zs and 300 millennials — surveyed between November 2025 and January 2026.
The survey revealed that 93–95% of Gen Zs and millennials utilize AI regularly, while 93–96% acknowledge its positive effects on their personal and professional lives.
Over 90% of respondents from both age groups reported using AI for learning and development, with many also leveraging it for career advice and managing work-related stress. There is a strong interest in further AI skills training, with 54% of Gen Z and 60% of millennials expressing eagerness for new training opportunities. Approximately 32% of Gen Zs and 35% of millennials indicated they had already participated in AI training programs.
The survey found that Gen Z respondents were more likely to face challenges integrating AI tools compared to millennials, reporting 35% versus 25% respectively.
Financial pressures were noted, with 54% of Gen Zs and 44% of millennials admitting to postponing major life decisions due to financial limitations.
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Among Gen Z participants, 37% felt they couldn’t afford a home, in contrast to 20% of millennials. Additionally, 29% of Gen Z respondents expressed feelings of financial insecurity, compared to 18% of millennials.
Unemployment stood out as the primary concern for both generations, reported by 27% of Gen Zs and 34% of millennials. For Gen Zs, climate change ranked as the second major concern, while millennials pointed to cybersecurity and data protection as their next significant issue.
The survey also explored career priorities among respondents. While 96% of Gen Z and 93% of millennials showed interest in senior leadership roles, only 9% and 8%, respectively, considered leadership positions their main career aspiration.
For both groups, achieving a balance between work and personal life, along with attaining financial independence, were top priorities. Deloitte noted that Indian respondents demonstrated a more balanced preference between steady job progression and rapid career growth, unlike global trends which lean toward steady progression.
Purpose and workplace values were also significant in the survey, with nearly all respondents — 99% of Gen Z and 98% of millennials — linking purpose to job satisfaction. Additionally, 48% of Gen Z respondents and 41% of millennials stated they would decline offers from employers not aligned with their personal beliefs.
Regarding wellbeing, 76% of Gen Z respondents and 83% of millennials rated their mental health as good. However, 24% of Gen Zs and 18% of millennials reported ongoing stress due to work and personal pressures. The study also indicated that 79–80% of respondents viewed their colleagues as friends.
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