48% say it means earning income from multiple sources
43% equate it with having a secure job or business
36% think it’s the ability to generate income in the pandemic
36% feel it means living independently without relying on loans
35% say it is the ability to live one’s dreams without compromising on responsibilities
How has covid impacted financial lives of Indians?
What are the milestones most impacted?
41% feel ability to save and accumulate wealth hit
37% have seen domestic and international travel plans jeopardized
29% think it affected providing for kids’ education
27% could not start own business or venture
26% have had to put off buying durables and gadgets
24% have deferred buying a car
23% have postponed plans to buy a home
18% have had plans for self or child’s marriage affected
12% have had retirement plans threatened
How are people tackling impact of pandemic on income? How are Indians building financial immunity?
68% have got vaccinated
56% have accumulated emergency funds
53% bought health insurance policy
53% bought life insurance policy
Base: 4,891 How have attitudes towards savings and investments changed? How has covid changed attitude towards insurance? Source: SBI Life Financial Immunity Survey 2.0 in collaboration with Nielsen IQ (India Pvt Ltd). The survey covered 5,000 respondents. Photos: Getty Images
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