The salaried workforce of India is navigating a rapidly transforming financial ecosystem. Factors such as rising living costs, migration to cities, and maintaining lifestyle aspirations are all placing a burdensome pressure on the monthly budgets of working individuals. While it has been a tradition to focus on savings and long-term...

Mumbai: With the curtains rising on the Union Budget 2026, the blueprint for India’s urban future has reached a point of high-definition clarity. For an industry that has long been a pillar of the domestic economy, the post-budget sentiment signals a shift from a supply-led market to one defined by structural utility. I view this...