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Urban Indian Singles Battle Chronic Loneliness Despite Active Social Lives
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CNBC TV18•24-09-2026, 16:01
Urban Indian Singles Battle Chronic Loneliness Despite Active Social Lives
- •A Match Group and Ipsos survey reveals 35% of urban Indian singles experience chronic loneliness, despite 75% socializing weekly.
- •The study of 1,000 singles (18-45) across major Indian cities highlights a disconnect between frequent social interaction and genuine emotional depth.
- •Modern life pressures contribute to loneliness, with 64% prioritizing work/studies and 55% feeling too exhausted to socialize.
- •Over half (58%) feel connected online but lonely in real life, leading 72% to prefer "fewer, deeper connections."
- •While 78% believe in true love and 85% seek long-term relationships, 63% would rather stay single than settle for an imperfect match.
Key Questions Answered
A nationwide survey of 1,000 young singles by Match Group and Ipsos reveals that 35% of urban Indian singles feel lonely "often or always".
The primary barriers include modern life pressures, with 64% of young singles prioritizing work or studies over a social life and 55% admitting they are too exhausted after daily tasks to socialize.
A total of 72% of singles now prefer fewer, deeper connections over casual social circles. Furthermore, 72% state they will only date someone they can envision a long-term future with, and 63% would rather stay single than settle for an imperfect match.
