India, Feb. 14 -- It doesn't take a genius to clock the extremities at which love is manifesting in the contemporary Indian psyche. Stereotypes and mores have gone out the window. Today, it is as normal to see a 24-year-old tie the knot as it is to see a 40-year-old be happily single. And they're both valid life choices.

But what can we really gauge from this scale at hand? With Valentine's Day here, Shaadi.com has released its Shaadi Trending Report - Valentine's 2026 Edition, offering a closer look at how India's approach to dating and matchmaking is changing. And the one takeaway that emerges from it? People are no longer rushing into decisions. Instead, they are slowing down, asking better questions, and prioritising genuine compatib...