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India’s middle-class debt crisis

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The Urgent Debt Crisis Among India's Middle Class

This chapter examines the surge in late payments on personal loans among India's middle class, revealing a troubling trend that contradicts the country's perceived economic resilience. It discusses the escalating financial pressures stemming from restricted credit access and aggressive debt collection, underlining the broader economic implications of rising defaults and stagnant growth.

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