Viral post explains why 'Rs 70 lakh is the new middle class' in Gurgaon, Mumbai, or Bengaluru, and offers "practical advice"

A Gurgaon-based investment banker's LinkedIn post has gone viral, highlighting the financial struggles of high earners in metro cities. Despite a Rs 70 lakh annual salary, rising costs, loans, and lifestyle pressures leave little disposable income. The post advises careful consideration before making major purchases like homes, resonating with many professionals facing similar financial constraints.