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India’s middle-class debt crisis

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The Rising Tide of Household Debt in India's Middle Class

This chapter examines the troubling increase in household debt among India's middle class, noting a rise from 35% to 43% of GDP since 2020. It discusses the emotional, social, and financial repercussions of unsecured lending, particularly in the context of the pandemic and aggressive debt collection practices.

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