(Shutterstock) India is generally thought to have a relatively lower cost of living compared to Western nations. However, over the years, the cost of living has been consistently on the rise ...

The Consumer Price Index measures changes in the average price level of goods and services purchased by households over time. It is used to measure inflation and indicates the cost of living for ...

This increase underscores the growing cost of living for Indian households, particularly in urban areas, where different patterns of housing and rent forms a significant portion of household monthly ...