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Inequality Skyrocketed Since 2000s, Top 1% In India Holds 40% Wealth: Study

The paper titled 'Income and Wealth Inequality in India, 1922-2023: The Rise of the Billionaire Raj' said between 2014-15 and 2022-23, the rise of top-end inequality has been particularly pronounced in terms of wealth concentration.

Mar 22, 2024, 13:22 PM IST

Indian billionaires got 10x richer in just 10 years: Report

The report also said that the multi-dimensional inequality rising amid India's 'jobless growth'.

Feb 22, 2018, 18:22 PM IST

Rising disparity: Richest 1% in India corner 73% of wealth generated, says survey

The richest 1 per cent in India cornered 73 per cent of the wealth generated in the country last year, a new survey showed, presenting a worrying picture of rising income inequality.

Jan 22, 2018, 06:26 AM IST

DNA: Ten evil Ravanas still existing in our country

India celebrates Dussehra, a Hindu festival that marks the victory of good over evil.

Oct 22, 2015, 23:47 PM IST

30 crore people still live in extreme poverty in India: Report

About 30 crore people still live in extreme poverty in India even as the Millennium Development Goal (MGD) programme will expire in December, a United Nations report has said.

Feb 04, 2015, 20:38 PM IST