Sun Jan 19 02:48:19 UTC 2025: ## Rajan Raises Concerns About Indian Middle Class Ahead of Budget; India’s Economic Outlook Dominates Headlines
**Mumbai, India** – As India prepares for its upcoming budget, prominent economist Raghuram Rajan has voiced concerns about the nation’s burgeoning middle class. This concern headlines a week of significant economic news, with discussions ranging from sustainable urban development and attracting global electronics manufacturers to the performance of specific sectors.
Other key economic stories include: strategies for driving sustainable urban growth in India, the need for Budget 2025 to incentivize electronics companies to diversify away from China, and analysis of the performance of various sectors including aviation, air conditioning, quick-service restaurants (QSR), and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, ongoing legal battles, such as the Ramkrishna case involving Sebi and NSE, are receiving attention. Finally, the performance and future prospects of companies like DHL and Haldiram’s are being analyzed. The Economic Times is reporting extensively on these developments.
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