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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)
opinion
Published on Jul 02, 2026 07:05 am IST

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

A Gurgaon woman explains why ₹1 lakh a month no longer feels enough for many middle-class salaried people.
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Published on Jun 29, 2026 12:00 pm IST

West Bengal budget: 100Kjobs, DA hike, doles

West Bengal budget: 100Kjobs, DA hike, doles
india news
Published on Jun 23, 2026 05:42 am IST

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.
trending
Updated on Jun 22, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Kerala Budget allocates ₹1500 cr in general education to improve standards

Kerala Budget allocates ₹1,500 cr in general education to improve academic standards
news
Updated on Jun 19, 2026 04:08 pm IST

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