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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.
trending
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

25-year-old breaks down her ₹27,000 monthly budget while living in Gurgaon

Monthly expense breakdown of a young woman living in Gurgaon.
trending
Published on Jun 14, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Pakistan raises defence spending 18% to ₹3 trillion in new Budget

Pakistan proposed an 18.77 trillion rupees ($67.49 billion) budget on Friday, raising defence spending, limiting development expenditure and setting a steep tax target as the government tries to keep its IMF programme on track without provoking political fallout at home.
india news
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 07:52 pm IST

'Not as expensive': 23-year-old reveals her monthly budget in Dubai

A 23-year-old working in Dubai has shared her monthly spending habits.
trending
Published on Jun 08, 2026 12:51 pm IST

Mumbai couple earning ₹2.2 lakh struggles to save money despite living in 1BHK

A Mumbai couple said rising expenses and frequent travel left them with little savings, prompting reactions online.
trending
Published on Jun 05, 2026 07:54 pm IST

Reema Kagti says films hailed as ₹200 crore 'hits' often cost ₹500 crore to make

Reema Kagti talks about box office versus budget in Bollywood.
bollywood
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 09:42 am IST

Riteish Deshmukh shuts down rumours about Raja Shivaji's ₹100 crore budget

Riteish Deshmukh
cinema
Published on May 09, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Bengaluru woman’s ₹15,000 monthly budget leaves internet stunned

A Bengaluru woman revealed her low monthly expenses in the city, sparking disbelief online.
trending
Published on May 08, 2026 01:56 pm IST

Himachal Pradesh Technical University approves annual budget of ₹76 crore

Himachal Pradesh Technical University approves annual budget of ₹76 crore
news
Published on Apr 20, 2026 11:21 pm IST

PMC standing committee forms revenue panel to boost income

Bhimale said the move was prompted by the persistent gap between projected and actual revenue. (HT)
pune news
Published on Apr 05, 2026 04:50 am IST

No tax hike, infra push: NMMC unveils ₹6,704 crore budget after six-year gap

Navi Mumbai, India - March 30, 2026: Ashok Patil chairman of the Standing Committee presents ?6,704.82 crore budget of NMMC at Head office CBD Belapur in Navi Mumbai, India, on Monday, March 30, 2026. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
mumbai news
Published on Mar 31, 2026 06:34 am IST

Bengaluru intern shares monthly expense breakdown on ₹18,000 budget

Amy Arora’s detailed account has resonated with many young professionals, who said the expenses feel reasonable.
trending
Published on Apr 01, 2026 12:01 am IST

SGPC passes ₹1,487.41 crore budget for FY 2026-27

SGPC passes ₹1,487.41 crore budget for FY 2026-27
cities
Published on Mar 28, 2026 09:50 pm IST

Parliament clears Finance Bill 2026, concluding budget process

Rajya Sabha proceedings are underway during the Budget Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi.
india news
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Delhi budget 2026-27: Infra push with ₹7.9k cr for urban development

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
delhi news
Updated on Mar 25, 2026 07:55 am IST

Delhi Budget: CM Rekha Gupta junks AAP populism, pivots to capex

Chief minister Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio in the Delhi government, presented her second budget on Tuesday.
delhi news
Published on Mar 25, 2026 06:27 am IST

Delhi govt proposes to finance its mega budget through revenue, market borrowing

Delhi govt proposes to finance its mega budget through revenue, market borrowing
delhi news
Published on Mar 24, 2026 07:37 pm IST

Sukhu govt’s budget a ‘bundle of lies’: Jai Ram

Himachal Pradesh leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur. (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 24, 2026 07:18 am IST

In a first, Himachal CM slashes budget outlay by ₹3,586 cr; slams BJP over debt trap

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu along with his deputy Mukesh Agnihotri and Congress legislators at the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha in Shimla before presenting the budget on Saturday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 21, 2026 12:19 pm IST

Punjab budget session: Opposition tears into AAP over ₹1,000 scheme, corruption, law & order

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaks during the budget session in Chandigarh on Monday. (ANI)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 10, 2026 06:32 am IST

5 key takeaways from Punjab FM Cheema’s budget

Finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema presenting the budget on Sunday. (Ravi Kumar / HT)
chandigarh news
Updated on Mar 09, 2026 11:16 am IST

Sops & schemes: Mega push for agriculture, fisheries, dairy sector

Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini presenting the state Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the assembly. (PTI)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 03, 2026 05:34 am IST

Haryana Budget reflects people’s aspirations: CM Saini

Haryana Budget reflects people’s aspirations: CM Saini
gurugram news
Published on Mar 03, 2026 12:12 am IST

Meghalaya CM presents ₹32,023-cr state budget for FY'27, no new tax proposed

Meghalaya CM presents ₹32,023-cr state budget for FY'27, no new tax proposed
india news
Published on Feb 23, 2026 08:01 pm IST

In a first for Maha, budget session to be held without LoPs in either House

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses a joint press conference with Deputy Chief Ministers Sunetra Pawar and Eknath Shinde, in Mumbai.
india news
Published on Feb 23, 2026 04:23 pm IST

Bengaluru ‘corporate girlie’ rents 3BHK with friends, breaks down monthly budget

Singh shared the video on Instagram, saying she spends nearly ₹31,000 every month.
trending
Updated on Feb 20, 2026 06:00 pm IST
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