New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- They've entered the workforce at a time when technology, policy changes, and evolving industries are reshaping career paths. Nevertheless, India's Gen Z professionals-those in their early 20s-are less anxious about job uncertainty than one might expect.

For them, financial planning is more about curiosity, experimenting with mutual funds, gold, or fintech products, and relying on parental guidance. However, gaps still exist: from neglecting health insurance to struggling with an emergency fund.

In this first part of Mint Money's special series, we spoke to three young professionals to understand how this generation is navigating savings, investments, and protection amid the uncertainties of the job market.

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