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India Gen Z Trend Secondhand Fashion Jobs

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The article highlights a trend of young Indians turning to secondhand clothing businesses as an alternative to traditional employment, driven by high unemployment and rising living costs. The commercial mechanism is weak: it describes a growing informal market (thrift clothing) but lacks concrete investment amounts, price moves, or supply disruptions. The primary impact is on the retail and e-commerce sector, specifically online thrift stores, but no specific company or product price is directly affected. The market size is given but no margin or revenue changes for any listed entity.

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  • India's secondhand clothing market estimated at ₹33,000 crore (£2.5bn).
  • About 10% of people aged 15-29 unemployed as of 2025.
  • 70% of Astha Chhetri's sales come from Instagram.
  • Young entrepreneurs like Chhetri and Vishu Roy run online thrift businesses.
  • Rising cost of living and high unemployment drive demand for secondhand fashion.

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