‘Those who earn less than Rs 1 lakh per month in IT…’: Businessman says Indian grooms have been priced out

An Indian businessman highlights the increasing pressures faced by young people in India’s arranged marriage market. By sharing his frustration about X, Vineeth K exposed the unrealistic expectations placed on grooms, especially by the bride’s families.

“Grooms’ salary expectations during wedding matches are crazy,” he wrote.

“Those who earn less than Rs 1 lakh per month in IT are not taken into consideration. The mentality of parents requires a reset. How can a 28-year-old earn Rs 1-2 lakh and own a car and own a house? He had Your generation has all these things for retirement.

His post struck a chord, garnering more than 100,000 views and sparking a torrent of reactions. Many echoed Vineeth’s sentiments, pointing out how high demands have turned the institution of marriage into a transactional ordeal.

One commentator wrote: “Marriage is one of the biggest crises in India. Unless parents adopt a more rational approach and guide their children, we will see a generation getting married at the age of 30-35, facing challenges in having children – or remaining unmarried altogether.”

However, the debate also sparked contradictory opinions.

Some users defended the forecast, arguing that in metro cities like Bengaluru, earning INR 100,000 per month is no longer excessive but necessary. “How can a family survive on less than Rs 1 lakh in the metros? The monthly expenses without a child are around INR 60,000. With a child, it is more than INR 1 lakh.

The divided opinions highlight a deeper rift between generations and the economy. On the one hand, there are young people who are overwhelmed by social pressures and standards of readiness for marriage that seem unattainable. On the other hand, families are adapting to the rising costs of living in urban India, where traditional practices meet modern financial realities.