Watch: India’s Tier-2, 3 cities control 53% of forex spend. Is it wealth or credit debt? | Business Matters

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India’s economic growth is no longer limited to its major metros. Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are seeing rising aspirational spending, international travel and digital consumption, but growing reliance on consumer credit raises questions about whether this boom is sustainable.

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