In Mumbai, a couple earning about Rs 40 lakh annually still can’t afford a modest two-bedroom home. The reason is a widening mismatch between rising home prices and take-home pay after high living costs and taxes. With savings squeezed, buyers often face decades-long financial stress to reach homeownership, even with strong incomes.
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