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The Economic Times
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You need nearly Rs 7 crore to raise a child in an Indian metro: Oxford trained financial advisor's viral video sparks debate

Oxford-studied financial advisor and content creator Udayan Adhye has triggered debate online after claiming that raising a child in a metro city in India could cost nearly Rs 6.75 crore over 21 years. In a viral Instagram video, Adhye said many parents fail to account for the long-term impact of education inflation, healthcare costs, lifestyle spending, and extracurricular expenses while planning for their children’s future.

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