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84% of Indian households feel budget pressure as urban consumption slows: Worldpanel report

1 source · first seen 14:42 1 Oct · updated 14:42 1 Oct

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  • 84% of Indian households are under budget pressure
  • Urban consumption is slowing, while rural demand faces rising debt
  • Weaker demand may pressure FMCG and consumer-facing companies’ sales

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