FM Nirmala Sitharaman Says India’s Middle Class Will Power 93% of Consumer Spending by 2036

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Says India’s Middle Class Will Power 93% of Consumer Spending by 2036

Last Updated:July 04, 2026, 4:17 PM IST Sitharaman says India’s expanding middle class will remain its growth engine, with rising consumption, financial inclusion and AI-led opportunities shaping the next decade. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (File Photo) India’s growing middle class will play a defining role in the country’s economic expansion over the next decade,…

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Swadeshi Sentiment, GST Cut Drive India’s Diwali Sales To All-Time High Of Rs 5.4 Lakh Crore

Swadeshi Sentiment, GST Cut Drive India’s Diwali Sales To All-Time High Of Rs 5.4 Lakh Crore

Last Updated:October 21, 2025, 4:26 pm IST India’s Diwali retail sales hit a record Rs 5.40 lakh crore, up 25 percent, driven by Swadeshi products and Modi’s influence, with 87 percent consumers choosing Indian-made goods. Diwali Shopping 2025. India witnessed a record-breaking festive season this Diwali, with retail and trading sales reaching an unprecedented Rs…

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