The Economic Times

'Income Rs 1.7 lakh per month, savings just Rs 2,250': Couple say they are living paycheck to paycheck, mentally exhausted

A young Indian couple earning a combined 1.7 lakh monthly faces financial strain. High loan EMIs, including a 70,000 personal loan, leave them with minimal savings. Essential expenses and personal spending further deplete their income. This situation highlights the financial pressures on India's middle class, impacting their ability to save and plan for the future.