Gen Z Logs Off: India's Youth Embrace Real-Life Experiences Over Digital Saturation

• Indian Gen Z is increasingly trading screen time for tangible, social experiences, moving away from hyper-digital living.
• The 'Touching Grass 2026: How India Will Go Out' report by District by Zomato highlights this 'analogue renaissance' driven by digital fatigue.
• Validation is shifting 'off social', with young people seeking 'proof-of-life' through physical and emotional well-being rather than online posts.
• New social metrics include preferring trainer-led fitness classes (83% of Gen Z), interactive dining (61%), and solo concert attendance (22%).
• The report notes a rise in 'ambient belonging' in low-pressure social spaces and a reimagining of social time, with 40% of dining out now happening on weekdays.