New Delhi, July 14 -- Just a few years ago, if you were in your early 20s and said you wanted to trade options, most people would either laugh or warn you about losing money faster than you can say "expiry."

But something's changed.

Today, walk into any co-working space in Bengaluru, scroll through a Telegram trading group, or peek at reels from creators breaking down candlestick patterns and you'll find 20-year-olds casually discussing long calls, bull spreads, and the Bank Nifty like it's no big deal.

So what's going on?

It's not about being reckless. It's about taking control.

The traditional route-SIPs, mutual funds, long-term equity-is still there. But for a generation used to 'on-demand' everything, waiting 25 years to see "com...