Youth of the Nation Poll India

India’s highest rated news app Inshorts in association with Ipsos, has released the findings of the second edition of a large opinion poll – Youth of the Nation Poll.

The majority (54%) of Indians won’t shop online if no discount is offered and if the product costs the same in the retail market, according to a study by Inshorts and Ipsos. India’s highest rated news app Inshorts in association with Ipsos, has released the findings of the second edition of a large opinion poll – Youth of the Nation Poll.

Out of the 52,081 users who responded to the question, 54% respondents said NO, 42% said YES and 4% said they don’t buy products online.

Other key findings from the poll:

  • 74% respondents said they have used a dating app but only 6% have met someone through it
  • More users use Instagram than Twitter or Snapchat
  • Only 11% have conducted a transaction using a chatbot or a personal assistant app
  • 80% respondents watch more videos on YouTube than Facebook
  • 42% respondents regularly watch a web series

The Press Release and Charts are now available for download.

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