Middle class to remain India’s growth engine: FM Sitharaman

India's middle class is identified as the primary driver of the nation's robust economic expansion, fueling consumption and ensuring its status as the world's fastest-growing major economy post-pandemic. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that by 2036, this segment will account for nearly all spending. Government initiatives are credited with broadening this base and enhancing wealth distribution across numerous cities, not just metropolises, bolstering the country's growth outlook.