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Woman questions lavish spending habits among Bengaluru’s young earners

A woman sparked debate after saying people in their early 20s should save more instead of upgrading their lifestyle.

Published 1 day ago

Borrowing to survive, as wages fail to rise; the working class walks a tightrope

Given wages (after inflationary erosion is accounted for) have not grown across livelihoods, households have been forced to meet consumption expenses through borrowings. (Photo for representation)

Published 31 days ago

‘ ₹1 lakh is the new ₹30,000’: Gurgaon woman shares middle-class budget reality

A Gurgaon woman explains why <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh a month no longer feels enough for many middle-class salaried people.

Published 34 days ago

West Bengal budget: 100Kjobs, DA hike, doles

West Bengal budget: 100Kjobs, DA hike, doles

Published 40 days ago

26-year-old earning ₹82 lakh struggles to budget for life’s little luxuries

The Reddit user had been budgeting seriously for a year since starting work.

Updated 41 days ago

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Photos

Rajya Sabha witnesses 12-hour-long heated debate on Waqf Bill: See glimpses

Rajya Sabha witnesses 12-hour-long heated debate on Waqf Bill: See glimpses

Budget 2024: A look at Nirmala Sitharaman's sarees for Budget Day through years

Budget 2024: A look at Nirmala Sitharaman's sarees for Budget Day through years

Interim Budget 2024: Key highlights from Nirmala Sitharaman's speech

Interim Budget 2024: Key highlights from Nirmala Sitharaman's speech

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman presents sixth Budget

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman presents sixth Budget

India's Pre-Election Budget 2024: Here's what to expect on Feb. 1

India's Pre-Election Budget 2024: Here's what to expect on Feb. 1

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Videos

Budget 2026: Shouting, chaos in parliament as FM Nirmala ends speech without…

Budget 2026: Shouting, chaos in parliament as FM Nirmala ends speech without…

Budget 2026: Full income tax announcement by FM Nirmala

Budget 2026: Full income tax announcement by FM Nirmala

Budget 2026: Huge nuclear, defence aircraft announcement by FM Nirmala

Budget 2026: Huge nuclear, defence aircraft announcement by FM Nirmala

Budget 2026: Modi govt's big rare earth metal move amid US-China 'war' over…

Budget 2026: Modi govt's big rare earth metal move amid US-China 'war' over…

Watch: Nirmala Sitharaman, in Budget, chooses ‘reform over rhetoric’

Watch: Nirmala Sitharaman, in Budget, chooses ‘reform over rhetoric’

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