INCOME TAX18 Sept 2026
7 in 10 of urban Indians surveyed seek early retirement, but 82% of Gen X expect to keep working: Report
Axis Max Life's 2026 study found 70% of urban Indians want to retire early if they are financially secure, and half aim for financial independence before 50. Yet 82% of Gen X, aged 45 and above, expect to keep working for steady income. On average, they have saved only 28% of their target corpus. Starting early matters, so review your retirement savings soon.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Axis Max Life India Retirement Index Study 2026 surveyed 3,489 urban households across 40 cities in July and August 2026.
- Urban Indians had saved only 28% of their target retirement corpus on average.
- The share of respondents who felt ₹1 crore or less would be enough fell to 70% in 2026 from 77% in 2025.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Check your retirement savings once a year against your target retirement age. If there is a shortfall, consider raising your monthly investment and discuss the numbers with a financial adviser before locking in a plan.
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