Indians Don’t Trust the System — not because they’re negative, but because experience taught them not to. In India, trust isn’t inherited. It’s slowly destroyed through endless queues, broken promises, confusing rules, and a culture that constantly tells people to “adjust kar lo.” Over time, frustration replaces faith, and survival feels more realistic than hope. … Read more
Indians are resilient. That part is undeniable. We survive power cuts, overcrowded cities, endless competition, low pay, and constant uncertainty. We adjust. We endure. We keep moving. But somewhere along the way, India romanticizes suffering so deeply that resilience stopped being a strength — and quietly became an excuse. An excuse for broken systems.An excuse … Read more
For years, the Indian middle class has repeated the same complaint: “We’re struggling to survive.”Rising prices, shrinking savings, endless EMIs, and a constant feeling of being one emergency away from panic. That anxiety isn’t imagined. Multiple recent trends showing middle-class financial stress already point to how fragile household finances have become — even among families … Read more
The Indian middle class is confused in 2025. Salaries are higher. Promotions look good on LinkedIn. Dual-income households are now normal. And yet, most middle-class families feel financially drained, anxious, and stuck. Not poor.Not rich.Just constantly stressed. So why Indian middle-class families feel broke in 2025 despite earning more than ever before? Earning More, Saving … Read more
