What the Nestlé India chief meant when he said the middle class is shrinking

The middle income segment—the largest in terms of consumption—may not really be witnessing any reduction in size, but factors such as unemployment and inflation are sure contributing to a sharp dip in purchasing power.

October 29, 20247 min
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What the Nestlé India chief meant when he said the middle class is shrinking

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