Unemployment (42%) and coronavirus (42%) have emerged as the biggest concerns of urban Indians, according to the Ipsos ‘What Verges the World’ global monthly survey. Compared to the previous month, there has been a 5 percent drop in the level of anxiety in the coronavirus, while unemployment has increased by 2 percent in the level of anxiety.
According to the survey, unemployment among urban Indians (42 percent), coronavirus (42 percent), financial/political corruption (28 percent), crime and violence (25 percent), poverty and social inequality (24 percent), and education (21 percent) The biggest concern has increased.
Amit Adarkar, the CEO, Ipsos India, said, “We have seen a 2 percent increase in the anxiety level for unemployment, while a slight 5 percent drop in the worry level for COVID-19. Covid affected jobs and markets a lot due to the shutdown and restrictions. And with the cautious reopening, the level of concern for jobs has not eased. All those who have lost their jobs, and whose businesses have come to a standstill, are still struggling to gain a foothold. Covid-19 is also not over.”
The survey showed that global citizens are concerned about coronavirus (36 percent), unemployment (31 percent), poverty and social inequality (31 percent), financial and political corruption (27 percent), and crime and violence (26 percent).
India is the second most optimistic market where at least 65 percent of urban Indians believe that the country is moving in the right direction. Saudi Arabia retains its number one title as the most optimistic market, with at least 90 percent of its citizens believing that their country is moving in the right direction.
