The shrinking Indian middle class

Middle class squeeze behind worrying economic growth numbers

Stagnant wages, soaring inflation, and rising debt are eroding India's middle class power, dimming the nation's growth prospects. Read more »
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Middle class crisis: Quality of life takes a hit as incomes erode

Rising taxes and inflation are eating into purchasing power, forcing lifestyle cutbacks for India’s middle class and lower-income groups. #middleclass #taxes #inflation Read more »
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Honey I shrunk the middle class, killed the Indian economy

India faces a peculiar situation -- businesses are not borrowing because of a demand slump, the middle class is borrowing because their incomes have shrunk. Read more »
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India’s storied middle class may be sliding into poverty

The high single digit growth rate enjoyed by the economy in the last two decades could be a thing of the past if the government fails to address the middle-class distress. Read more »
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Budget 2020: Middle-class distress biggest challenge for Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister must leave more money in the hands of the people to effectively address the demand slump and boost sagging economic growth. Read more »