What A Stroll Down Delhi’s Chandni Chowk Tells You About The Indian Economy

Mohammad Yahya is one of the last remaining artisans in Purani Dilli who engrave on marble in Urdu, a profession handed down to him by his ancestors. The engravings, that once extensively adorned Delhi's monuments, are now mostly made for tombstones. Business has been hard but it's becoming harder still. Over the last year, marble prices have risen by over 25%, Yahya said. In a career that spans over 40 years, there are few other tim...