The Guardian Australia ·general ·1 hour ago

India's Gen Z build careers selling secondhand fashion on social media platforms

India's Gen Z are turning secondhand fashion into full-time income amid rising costs and job scarcity. The country's thrift market is worth an estimated ₹33,000 crore annually, with young entrepreneurs like 26-year-old Astha Chhetri building businesses through Instagram sales. The trend offers low startup costs and flexible hours, though social media dependence creates fragile livelihoods vulnerable to algorithm changes.

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