BusinessPhoto: NDTV62% Indians Say Salary Growth Can't Beat Inflation, 70% Young Adults Worried
According to Grant Thornton Bharat's India's Financial Resilience Report 2026, 62% of Indians believe their salary growth will not keep pace with future inflation. Among young adults aged 25-34, 70% share this concern. This worry is prevalent across city tiers, with 71% in Tier 2 and 70% in Tier 3 cities fearing income won't offset inflation. The middle class faces pressure due to stagnant real wage growth amid rising living costs.
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