My mom around 8 months back went to Max Hospital, Gurgaon.
After her tests she informed me:
[1] The senior citizens used to get 20% off, now that is withdrawn.
[2] She was constantly pushed by doctors to consult multiple super specialists (so more money for hospital due to these additional consultations).
[3] Cost of check up has also gone up. The consultation (depending on the doctor costs 1500-2500 INR).
After the call, both my mom and I bought the stocks of Max Life. The stock is up 56% in the last 6 months.
There is no point in cribbing about rising prices.
Your only defence is to tag along with capitalists and make money. So that you can eventually pay them.
I have been travelling in South East Asia for the last few days: the price of a Coffee at the Airport (or almost anything you'd like to eat) = what you'd pay in the city
[The price difference would at most be 20-30%, depending on the specific Airport]
But, in India, the price of a Coffee at the Airport would easily be= 2X that of what you'd in the city.
And, this situation is just getting worse.
I honestly, can't understand why?
The argument that is usually given is: that RICH folks travel by Air, therefore, it is okay to charge them more.
Not sure about this: it depends on how you define 'RICH'.
For most families, they save money all year to take maybe 1-2 vacations/year. Overcharging them unnecessarily doesn't seem right by putting this 'RICH' tag.