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The Paradox of the Indian Middle Class: Earning More, Feeling Poorer?

The Paradox of the Indian Middle Class: Earning More, Feeling Poorer?

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It's a common refrain you’ll hear in Gurugram, Bangalore, or any of India’s bustling Tier-1 cities: "I earn so much more than my parents did, but I can barely save a rupee." On the surface, it sounds like a classic case of lifestyle inflation. But is it? We decided to run the numbers.

The verdict is clear: The struggle is mathematically genuine.

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