Why India’s Middle Class Face Trapped Despite Working Hard

Why India’s Middle Class Face Trapped Despite Working Hard

Last Updated Jul - 03 - 2025, 11:56 AM | Source : Fela News

The Indian middle class feels trapped apart from working hard due to rising expenses, limited wealth opportunities, poor policies, and constant pressure, leavin

In India, being part of the middle class often feels like running on a treadmill working hard every day, yet staying in the same spot. Despite all the efforts, savings barely grow, and financial goals keep drifting further away. Rising expenses are a big reason. Whether it's rent, school fees, or hospital bills, everything is getting costlier, making it difficult to breathe, let alone save.

Opportunities to build real wealth are also limited. While the rich invest in properties, stocks, or businesses, the average middle-class earner sticks to savings accounts or fixed deposits, which hardly keep up with inflation. It’s not a lack of desire it’s a lack of access. These limited wealth opportunities mean that most people can’t build a secure future even if they want to.

Policies also seem to work against them. Salaried individuals pay taxes without enjoying many benefits, while large corporations or wealthy groups often get subsidies or tax breaks. This poor policy balance means the burden falls heavily on those trying to stay afloat.

And then comes the state of persistent mental and economic pressure. A medical emergency, sudden job going or fast in prices can ruin everything. There is neither a security shield, nor any trusted support, there is a hope that maybe tomorrow will be better.

That is why the Indian middle class feels trapped itself, while he works hard. He gives his best, but gets the least in return. If the system keeps ignoring their troubles like this, then the distance between dreams and reality will increase in future. Now the time has come to identify their silent contribution and create an atmosphere where their hard work can get the right results.

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