Who are the actual middle class in india?is there a metric?

Imagine this : You are in your 30s You have your own home fully furnished, nothing too fancy but big enough to give a separate room for each family member You have a family car.. Not a luxury one, just a normal mid sized SUV U have no loans, no emi, no obligations You don't make a crazy amount but have some job security making early 6 figures a month.. Question : Are you happy? What else would you buy, what else would you aim for? What are the other necessities.. We all know there's no limit to wanting more.. If u don't want to upgrade to luxury version of stuff u have what else do u need in life?

I’ve always had this question on why Indians are very stingy when it comes to paying money for premium products. I agree there are Indians especially in the young generation who aren’t shy from spending for quality products but the masses are still stuck in the bargaining or cheap mindset. When we look for cars the first thing we probably check is kitna mileage dega ? When we look at a premium product we compare it to a copy or a product that does not offer the same quality or service that a premium product offers. What are the reasons to it and when or how can we come out of it. This is one of the reasons we have got the “slave / miser ” label outside our county and why we’ve got weak passports which make it difficult to take a vacation like citizens of other countries .

I wake up and think, I have to achieve all my goals and it’s very simple I will start working on it at it will eventually be achieved, this is what we all know and talk about. The problem is it’s not simple: 1. You will start thinking about your family and will want to do something for them. 2. If you are not married , then again plan and execute marriage 3. You don’t have social life then you will think giving time to your friends and spend time there. 4. You see people travelling and exploring then you will want to go to a trip. 5. Then you will feel pity for yourself and think I need a break 6. Then any relative will do something 7. Biggest distraction is then social media And the cycle goes on. What should be done and when and enjoy today or destroy today to enjoy tomorrow!!!

18 to 25-year-olds are not enjoying Amrit Kaal much. I thought that they were happy with pakoda economics and free ration.

Below 1 lpa : :((( 2-4 — Lower middle class 4- 8 —- Middle class 9-15 —- upper middle class 15+ upper class What would you guys categorise?

Nothing against anyone, neither the current government nor the previous government. First I have to give tax on my salary, then the indirect tax on every single thing I buy. Bought a term insurance, for every premium I pay there's a 18% tax, same for health insurance. Recently started NPS, same is being taxed 18% for every contribution. Was planning doing a professional course, there's also 18% tax. Is there anything where the government is not taking tax? Isn't is unfair? In return what exactly we middle class salaried employees are getting?

I’ve been working as a SWE for GE in Bangalore for nearly two years. First of all the WLB and culture here is incredible. I honestly can’t believe how great the WLB is over here, I work maybe 20 hours a week on average and am rarely ever stressed about anything. They’re not strict about WFO so I can chill at home most of the time. No fixed timings and I also get a ton of leaves. There’s no micromanagement and the culture is chill and professional. Perks are about average for any large MNC. We have a beautiful company campus with plenty of car parking space for everyone. Obviously your mileage may vary depending on the your team, it’s possible I just got lucky. The only con is that the pay is shit. Fresher SWEs are paid around 12 LPA while seniors might earn around 30. Not possible to earn 60+ unless you’re in a leadership position.