Middle Class

From aspirational to exhausted: Rethinking India's middle class story

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

Subir Gokarn: Why Indian middle-class origins matter for growth forecasts

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

Pick the best life insurance policy for your investment purposes

Here are the best life insurance policies and their premiums from Policybazar for your benefit

Rising incomes boost hopes of India's lower middle class, survey finds

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

India's car-centric growth is driving the middle class to frustration

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.

In the last 10 years, we have enhanced savings of the middle class: PM Modi

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.

Best of BS Opinion: Union Budget 2025 aims to clear multiple hurdles

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

Union Budget 2025: 9 out of 10 taxpayers will now pay zero income tax

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

'Bihar bias, ignored key sectors': P Chidambaram slams Union Budget 2025

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

Best of BS Opinion: India's Budget menu: Bold flavours or comfort food?

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

Budget 2025: Charting a new growth path with a boost to the tax net

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

Budget: Bihar gets the lion's share; tax relief with eye on middle class

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

Here's how income tax rate tweaks will boost middle class spending

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: FM Sitharaman's tax rebate decision sparks meme-fest online

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

Transformative direct tax reforms in Budget 2025 for middle class empowerment

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

Tax bonanza: What Budget 2025 means for India's beleaguered middle-class

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

Will Goddess Lakshmi smile on the middle-class in Union Budget 2025?

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

Budget 2025-26: Taxpayers expect greater exemption limit, simpler filing

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

Middle class a victim of 'tax terrorism': Kejriwal ahead of Budget session

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, Hindustan Unilever squeeze amidst middle class struggles

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