Tag: Middle class
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The Chinese way
The ‘middle class’, is, of course, a flexible concept everywhere in the world though it’s usually safe to establish a linear link between a burgeoning middle class and a corresponding enhancement of cosmopolitanism and liberal values.
September 12, 2021 -
Under the radar
At the turn of the century, the global middle class was mostly a Western phenomenon; today, the consumer class is global and increasingly Asian
September 11, 2021 -
Condo collapse shows town’s rich, middle-class division
The town is known for its clean beaches and a 12-story limit on its buildings, and stands in contrast with neighboring Miami Beach and its world-famous nightlife, Bal Harbour
July 7, 2021 -
Skyrocketing fuel prices burn hole in pockets of middle class
Several citizens are now considering stop using their bikes and looking for an economic alternative.
June 28, 2021 -
Arvind Kejriwal says AAP govt also works for middle class
In the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections, the AAP drew a blank in Delhi. The BJP won all seven LS seats.
May 30, 2019 -
Congress adamant on punishing middle class, Left neglected poor: PM Modi in Tripura
Addressing a massive gathering in Udaipur, Tripura, the PM said that the Congress plays a double game with the Left.
April 7, 2019 -
Crimes against women and children have gone up: Ruskin Bond
Digital era to some extent has robbed the children of their innocence and drew them apart from nature, says the writer famous for his writings for children
January 25, 2019 -
Why did Modi dodge question on middle class, asks Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi pointed to a December 19 interaction that saw Nirmal Kumar Jain, a BJP worker, asking the Prime Minister why his government was busy collecting all manner of taxes but not providing any relief to the middle class by reducing the Income Tax rates or easing the procedures for securing loans.
December 25, 2018 -
Indian middle class has economic potential: US official
India’s middle class offers major opportunities for US exports, a senior American diplomat has said, highlighting the extraordinary economic potential of the Indian market. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice Wells said rising standards of living in India will drive demand for US products, services and energy in the country. …
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September 13, 2017 -
Middle class can breathe easy as tax rate halved
In a major relief to the tax-burdened middle-class people, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday proposed to halve the income tax to five per cent for those earning between Rs.250,000 and Rs.500,000 per annum. Presenting the 2017-18 Budget in the Lok Sabha, Jaitley said he proposes to halve the income tax for persons earning between Rs.2.5 lakh-Rs.5 …
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February 1, 2017 -
Middle class can breathe easy as tax rate halved
In a major relief to the tax-burdened middle-class people, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday proposed to halve the income tax to five per cent for those earning between Rs.250,000 and Rs.500,000 per annum. Presenting the 2017-18 Budget in the Lok Sabha, Jaitley said he proposes to halve the income tax for persons earning between Rs.2.5 lakh-Rs.5 …
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February 1, 2017 -
Middle class can breathe easy as tax rate halved
In a major relief to the tax-burdened middle-class people, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday proposed to halve the income tax to five per cent for those earning between Rs.250,000 and Rs.500,000 per annum. Presenting the 2017-18 Budget in the Lok Sabha, Jaitley said he proposes to halve the income tax for persons earning between Rs.2.5 lakh-Rs.5 …
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February 1, 2017 -
Falling property prices upset middle class
While the government may be hopeful of reviving the economy by lowering the lending cost, the middle class, majority of whom already bought a house, may not be happy with the idea of the property prices coming down in the wake of demonetisation. People, who have invested in property, have been left high and dry …
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November 28, 2016