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India Inequality

As acute inequality grows, squeeze on Indian spenders is yet to lift

While India's rapid economic growth since the 1990s has undoubtedly expanded the spending capacity of its 1.4 billion people, acute and rising inequality makes for a budget-conscious median consumer

As acute inequality grows, squeeze on Indian spenders is yet to lift
Updated On : 23 Jan 2023 | 7:35 AM IST

What should the government do to address deepening inequality?

A recent survey claimed that the annual income of the poorest 20% of Indian households dropped by 53% in 2020-21 from their levels in 2015-16. This report tries to delve into the reasons behind it

What should the government do to address deepening inequality?
Updated On : 27 Jan 2022 | 11:17 AM IST

Top 0.1% Indians' wealth grew 3,000% since '80s, bottom half's by only 107%

In 2014, the share of national income accruing to India's top one per cent of earners was 22 per cent

Top 0.1% Indians' wealth grew 3,000% since '80s, bottom half's by only 107%
Updated On : 15 Dec 2017 | 4:03 PM IST