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Rahul slams Centre, says farmers, MSMEs, salaried class being demonetised
Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the Central government has "demonetised" farmers, labourers, small and medium businesses, salaried class, and honest industrialists
 "Rahul slams Centre, says farmers, MSMEs, salaried class being demonetised")
Jobs lost, income cut: How Covid-19 financially dented India's middle class
For Indians who had newly joined the growing middle class, the economic crisis following the pandemic has dealt a severe blow
 "Jobs lost, income cut: How Covid-19 financially dented India's middle class")
Jobs lost, middle-class Indians line up for rations and 'worry about meals'
More than 15 million Indians lost their jobs in May alone; legions of them see their economic toehold ripped away in lockdowns.
 "Jobs lost, middle-class Indians line up for rations and 'worry about meals'")
Middle class consumption will create $15 trn Indian economy: Gautam Adani
Group's focus is on creating long-term sustainable value, says businessman
 "Middle class consumption will create $15 trn Indian economy: Gautam Adani")
The discovery of Modi's India
Narendra Modi's is not a picture of a leader concerned about the well-being of the country he governs but of fulfilling a personal and political agenda in spite of it
 "The discovery of Modi's India")
In a historic setback, millions are tumbling out of the global middle class
Nearly 150 million slipped down the economic ladder in 2020, the first pullback in almost three decades
 "In a historic setback, millions are tumbling out of the global middle class")
Bottom-of-the-pyramid once again in focus
The coronavirus pandemic-led economic shock just shrunk the lucrative middle class market by 32 million people, according to a recent report by the Pew Research Centre based on the World Bank data
Indian middle class shrinks by 32 million due to Covid-19 pandemic: Pew
Report shows the size of global middle class fell for the first time since 1990s
 "Indian middle class shrinks by 32 million due to Covid-19 pandemic: Pew")
633,000 'New Middle Class' households In India: Hurun India report
These households have average saving of Rs 20-lakh per annum and allocate mostly towards physical assets such as primary residential property and automobiles
 "633,000 'New Middle Class' households In India: Hurun India report")
Top headlines: Cabinet approves bill to set up DFI, Nokia to cut10k jobs
Business Standard brings you top news of the evening
 "Top headlines: Cabinet approves bill to set up DFI, Nokia to cut10k jobs")
Markets crowded, but malls empty
From Ranganathan Street in T Nagar, Chennai, to Dadar market in Mumbai, there was frenzied shopping during Diwali. But malls have not had such luck
 "Markets crowded, but malls empty")
Beyond the boundaries
Book review of Breaking Through: A Memoir
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Middle class rising
Civil society is finally acquiring dynamism in India
 "Middle class rising")
NITI mulls health system for middle class not covered by Ayushman Bharat
The report was released by NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar in the presence of Bill Gates, the co-chairman of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
 "NITI mulls health system for middle class not covered by Ayushman Bharat")
Ajit Balakrishnan: Indian salaryman: Changing times
The middle class has subtly manoeuvred without any strikes or protests for a share of the economic pie. Will this change soon?
