‘Hardly anyone using cash, girls wearing modern outfits’: NRI doctor expresses surprise at India’s transformation in 7 years

“For the last 7 years I was working in Europe. My family used to visit me there regularly, so I never got a proper chance to come back to India. But a few months ago when I finally returned, I noticed drastic changes,” he wrote.

One of the most significant shifts he observed was the widespread adoption of digital payments. According to him, cash transactions have become increasingly rare. “Digital payments are everywhere; hardly anyone uses cash,” he noted.

The user also pointed to the growing influence of social media. “Everyone is on social media now, from small kids to elderly people,” he said.

Commenting on lifestyle changes, the NRI mentioned evolving fashion trends, particularly among women. “People have started dressing more like in the West, with girls especially wearing open, modern outfits,” he wrote. He further highlighted the rise in vehicle ownership, saying there are now “cars everywhere” and that even tier-2 towns have residents riding “proper sports bikes.”

The post also noted the ownership of high-end smartphones, which the user linked to the rapid adoption of digital payments and online platforms across the country.

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Returned to India After 7 Years Abroad the Country Has Changed Beyond Recognition!
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The post sparked a fresh discussion on development in India. “I mean 2018 wasn’t all that different. Fresh air has gotten into your head?” a user wrote. “India has grown along with the world but the system that’s running India is broken and dated, the result is why our cities look dilapidated and in constant decay,” another user commented.

“An advice I will give you is, earn as much money as you possibly can abroad then put your money into fixed deposit & earn more money. It’s the best thing ever,” a third user reacted.