Goa, June 14 -- Aman Verma

For decades, retirement in India came with a clear roadmap. Work hard through your 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s, retire around 60, and then enjoy a quieter chapter of life. But that script is rapidly changing. Today, while some young professionals dream of leaving corporate life in their 40s, others in their 70s have no intention of slowing down. The idea of retirement itself is being redefined as people place greater importance on mental health, work-life balance, financial independence and, above all, purpose. Not everyone views retirement the same way anymore.

Some dream of achieving financial freedom early and having more time for family, travel and personal interests, while others find purpose and satisfaction i...