Cultural factors significantly affect consumer retail and purchasing behaviors in India. As Indian culture has changed with increased incomes, economic growth, exposure to Western culture, technology development, jobs, and disposable incomes, consumer behaviors have also changed. Younger Indian consumers now prefer immediate gratification over savings and are influenced by celebrities, online shopping, and desire higher status goods. Cultural subcultures around religion, age, gender, and social class also impact shopping preferences and how consumers respond to organized retail versus traditional shops.