Middle Class

A fragmented, fatigued population can't fuel economic growth the old way

The middle class no longer grows through a single pipeline-its diverse origins today mean economists and businesses must rethink spending forecasts, risk appetites, and policy priorities

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Home Credit India's latest survey finds rising income, digital adoption, and focus on education driving optimism among lower-middle-class Indians despite financial pressures

At 6 million-plus kilometers (4 million miles), India's road network is now the second largest in the world after the US, according to official data from New Delhi.

Replying to the Motion of Thanks on President's address in Lok Sabha, PM Modi said, "In the last 10 years, we have enhanced savings of the middle class by reducing Income Tax.

From nuclear power generation to agri reforms, from a noisy middle class to central bank's moves on interest rates, the government must jump over many obstacles to achieve its objectives

In her post Budget press conference, Nirmala Sitharaman said that an additional one crore taxpayers will pay no tax post her announcement. Here's how

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram accused the government of favouring taxpayers and voters in Bihar in Union Budget 2025

Our Editorial comment and columnists dissect the Union Budget 2025 to see what makes it tick, and what doesn't

Higher collections have also resulted in calls to use the opportunity to simplify the goods and services tax structure

The projects for Bihar in Budget 2025-26 add to the Rs 59,000 cr that the FM allocated to the state in July

India's economic growth is expected to slow to a four-year low this fiscal year due to weak demand, particularly in urban areas where the cost of living has soared

Budget 2025: Stills from movies like Krrish, Welcome, and television series were being shared widely to encapsulate the sentiment of the taxpayers

The reforms are part of the Government's broader strategy to stimulate consumption, enhance ease of doing business and boosting economic growth

No tax on income up to ₹12 lakh, revised tax slabs, senior citizen benefits, and homeowner relief announced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman to ease the financial burden on the middle-class

As Nirmala Sitharaman gears up for Budget 2025, Indians seek relief from inflation, stagnant wages, job scarcity, and high taxes, hoping for reforms to ease daily financial stress

Lightening the burden on the middle class will encourage them to spend more, say experts

Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the pivotal role of the middle class in driving the Indian economy, lamenting their exploitation for tax purposes without adequate support

HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are expected to report increases in bad loans, which should lead to higher provisions and weigh on quarterly profit