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The Decline of the Indian Middle-Class Economy: A Socio-Political and Cultural Analysis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The Indian middle class, once considered the backbone of economic progress and social mobility, is facing a significant decline due to various socio-political and cultural factors. This paper explores the impact of caste, patriarchy, politics, capitalism, social media, imitation, culture, and religion on the middle-class economy in India. By analysing these interconnected aspects, we aim to understand the structural challenges and policy implications that contribute to this decline. The research highlights the increasing economic disparity, the stagnation of real wages, and the role of digital transformation in reshaping middle-class aspirations and consumption patterns

Source: International Journal on Science and Technology

DOI: 10.71097/ijsat.v16.i1.1834

Authors: Sudhir Maruti Jadhav -, Dr. Rajendra Gonarkar -

Institution: Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University

Language: English

Topic: Indian Economic and Social Development

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4407627967