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5 Key Changes To Affect India’s Middle Class From August 1: Find Out More

31 Jul 2024

Starting August 1, 2024, several changes will impact India's middle class, affecting daily expenses and financial transactions. These include a potential hike in LPG cylinder prices, revised HDFC Bank credit card and transaction charges, Google Maps service charge adjustments, and more bank holidays. Additionally, late payment fees have been updated....

Budget 2024: PM Modi Hails Budget, Announces Plans To Strengthen Middle Class

23 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underscored the transformative impact of the Union Budget 2024-25, highlighting the significant strides made in poverty alleviation over the past decade. "In the last 10 years, 25 crore people have come out of poverty," he stated, emphasizing the budget’s focus on empowering the new middle...

From Prescribed Paths to Self-Made Dreams: How India’s Growing Middle-Class Embraces Individualism

13 Jun 2024

Indian society has been characterized by collectivism for many decades, where the interests of the family, the community, and other groups are prioritized over personal wants. In the past, identity was tied much more to the position of the individual within the overall framework. However, a significant cultural shift is...